# ZapVox: Voice Message to Text — Transcribe Audio & Summarize

> Transcribes voice messages to text for discreet reading and saving. (iPhone/iPad app by Raphael Monteiro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapvox-voice-message-to-text/id1672771376 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Raphael Monteiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538464571)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.25/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, Arabic, American English, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 6 more
- Released: 2023-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapvox-voice-message-to-text/id1672771376/reviews.md

## What is ZapVox?

Can't play a voice message right now? Share it to ZapVox and read it in seconds. ZapVox turns voice messages and audio files into text, summarizes the long ones, translates them, and keeps every transcription organized for later.

Works with voice messages shared from WhatsApp, Telegram and other apps: touch and hold the message, tap Share, and choose ZapVox.

TRANSCRIBE
• Voice messages, voice notes and audio files to text, right from the share sheet
• Dozens of languages supported by Apple speech recognition
• Read the text now, listen to the original audio later
• Read faster with Bionic Reading

SUMMARIZE & TRANSLATE
• Summaries made on your iPhone with Apple Intelligence. Nothing leaves the device
• Translate transcriptions into your favorite languages
• Turn on automatic summaries and translations so they're ready when you open a message
• Switch between the full text, the summary and the translation

ORGANIZE & EXPORT
• Collections: group related transcriptions in colored folders for work, family, trips and more
• Search, favorite, copy and edit your transcription history
• Export a ZapVox backup that keeps your collections, favorites, summaries and translations, and import it on this or another iPhone
• Export readable files: a text file and an audio file for each transcription, ready for any app

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• Transcriptions stay on your iPhone, nothing is saved to iCloud
• Lock ZapVox with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode
• Save automatically, or choose never to save

ZAPVOX PRO
The free version shows a preview of each transcription, keeps your latest one and lets you create two collections. ZapVox PRO is a one-time purchase, with no subscription: complete transcriptions, your whole history and unlimited collections.

Summaries need an iPhone with Apple Intelligence turned on. Available transcription and translation languages depend on Apple's speech and translation services.

Support: https://ramonteir0.wixsite.com/zapvox

## Key features

- Transcribe voice messages to text
- Supports dozens of languages
- Compatible with WhatsApp
- Organize saved transcriptions
- Privacy-focused, no iCloud saving option
- Free and PRO versions available

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZapVox PRO | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is ZapVox safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess ZapVox.

## Is ZapVox legit?

ZapVox: Voice Message to Text appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ZapVox is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapvox-voice-message-to-text/id1672771376/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Versão Pro

*2024-11-14*

A cada 10 audios, transcreve 2 ou 3. Restantes nao aparece transcrição.

**Developer response:** Olá! Continua com esse problema? Somente com áudios acima de 2min?
Tive alguns relatos com idiomas como sueco e polonês, mas português normalmente funciona bem. A ideia do App é realmente apoiar o uso de áudios curtos em chats, por volta de 1min e meio. Para ter eficácia em arquivos longos, somente com assinatura, aí não consigo manter.

### 1/5 — Já paguei uma vez, estão me cobrando novamente

*2024-09-30*

me foi feita uma oferta de compra única, não de recorrência. Comprei uma vez o aplicativo por 24 e 90, e hoje ao usar, simplesmente diz que não sou mais cadastrado e está me oferecendo para pagar mais uma vez pela versão Premium, que já tenho. Enviei e-mail no suporte e ainda não tive retorno.

### 1/5 — Fecha Sozinho

*2024-05-14*

Comprei a versão PRO, áudios que passam de 1:30min ele fecha sozinho.

**Developer response:** Olá Roney, ainda com esse problema? Conseguimos fazer transcrição de áudios na duração mais comum de apps de conversa, sem grandes custos. 
Realmente para manter o app nesse valor, as transcrições não podem ser tão longas, caso contrário somente com assinatura e serviços mais caros, pois a computação seria feita em nuvem.

### 1/5 — Aplicativo fecha sozinho

*2023-12-04*

Comprei a versão PRO. Ao transcrever áudio de 3 minutos, ele fecha sozinho. Aí, quando ativa a opção de salvar automaticamente a transcrição,  ao tentar abrir, não abre mais…. Tem que desinstalar e instalar novamente. Mas não está funcionado com áudios mais longos

**Developer response:** Olá. Ainda com esse problema? Lançamos algumas correções. Envia por favor um e-mail pelo suporte que te dou um retorno.

## Frequently asked questions about ZapVox

### How does ZapVox transcribe audio messages?

ZapVox uses Apple's Speech Recognition technology to convert spoken words in audio messages into written text. The process is designed to be quick and easy, typically requiring just a few taps.

### Can ZapVox transcribe messages from WhatsApp?

Yes, ZapVox is compatible with WhatsApp, allowing you to transcribe audio messages received through the popular messaging application.

### What languages does ZapVox support?

ZapVox supports dozens of languages, leveraging Apple's state-of-the-art Speech Recognition technology. This allows users to transcribe messages in their preferred language.

### Is my privacy protected when using ZapVox?

Yes, ZapVox prioritizes user privacy. You have the option to ensure nothing is saved, including on iCloud, providing maximum privacy for your transcriptions.

### What are the limitations of the free version of ZapVox?

The free version of ZapVox allows you to read part of a transcribed message and save a transcript within the main app. For unlimited use, the PRO version is available.

### How often is ZapVox updated?

ZapVox was last updated on September 27, 2024, with version 1.1.2. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What devices is ZapVox available on?

ZapVox is currently supported on iPhones, as indicated by its platform compatibility.

### Does ZapVox have ads?

Based on the provided information, ZapVox does not contain advertisements. Its monetization is through a freemium model with a PRO version.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-10-23

ZapVox 2.0 is our biggest update yet:
• Collections: group related transcriptions in colored folders
• Export your transcriptions as readable text and audio files, or as a ZapVox backup
• Import a backup on this or another iPhone, with collections, favorites, summaries and translations
• Automatic summaries and translations, ready when you open a transcription
• Summarize right from the share sheet
• Choose how much of each transcription the main screen shows
• A new welcome tour and Quick Guide
• Optimized for iPhone Duo
• ZapVox now speaks 16 languages

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-05

Version 1.2.0 adds a smarter saved-transcript workflow:
• Summarize supported transcripts for quicker review
• Translate transcripts into favorite languages
• Save and switch between full text, summary, and translation
• Improvements for managing saved voice-message transcriptions

### 1.1.2 — 2024-09-27

- Few fixes for the latest system version.

### 1.1.1 — 2023-11-02

- Fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2023-10-15

- Now you can transcribe Telegram audio messages.

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