Best Audio Transcription Dictating Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Voice Recorder & Audio Editor is the household name in audio transcription dictating, but it's far from the only option. We track 242+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Audio Transcription Dictating

Voice Recorder & Audio Editor#1

Voice Recorder & Audio Editor by TapMedia Ltd

Record, Dictate & Transcribe
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(435K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#92in Utilities
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Record, transcribe, and edit audio with advanced AI features like summarization, rewriting, and voice changing. Create podcasts, protect your data with local AI processing, and share recordings easily. Includes optional call recording and text notes.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable recording
  • 🚀 Good sound quality
  • 🚀 Useful for various purposes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or glitches
  • 🐛 Issues with file management and organization
  • 🐛 Transcription inaccuracies or limitations
Whisper Transcription#2

Whisper Transcription by Jordi Bruin

Voice, Speech, Audio Dictation
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.8😐(148 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Convert audio files and voice memos into text with advanced AI. Share audio from other apps or record directly. Get high-quality transcripts, AI summaries, and chat with your text for quick insights. Supports over 100 languages and various audio formats.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate transcription
  • 🔒 Local, on-device processing for privacy
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 💡 Useful for a variety of use cases (meetings, interviews, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, crashes, and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes#3

SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes by VoicePop Inc.

Transcribe speech to text
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(8.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms your spoken words into accurate, ready-to-use text. It can transcribe meetings, voice notes, and even import audio from other sources. AI features allow for summarization, tone adjustment, and translation.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Very good
  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Deletes edits to text
  • 🐛 Translations are weak, errors and improper words
  • 🐛 Transcribed into a mix of Chinese, Welsh, and Swedish

More Audio Transcription Dictating apps to explore

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Transcribe - Speech to Text
Transcribe - Speech to Text
Transcribe - Speech to Text
Voice Memos & Audio Recorder
Free

This AI-powered app converts audio and video into text, supporting over 100 languages. It offers live transcription, file uploads, and AI-generated summaries. Perfect for meetings, lectures, and voice notes, it helps you focus on content rather than typing.

AI transcription for live speech and filesSupports 100+ languages and dialectsAI-powered summaries and key points
🔧 Utilities
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Noted: Record & AI Transcribe
Noted: Record & AI Transcribe
Noted: Record & AI Transcribe
Take meeting notes and audio
Free

Record, transcribe, and organize audio notes for meetings and studies. Link audio moments to text notes, skip silences, and dictate your thoughts. Share and sync across devices with customizable themes and reminders.

Audio transcriptionTime-stamped notesIntelligent playback
📊 Productivity
(3.5K)
freemium
6
iTranscribe - Audio to Text
iTranscribe - Audio to Text
iTranscribe - Audio to Text
Voice Recorder & Transcribe
Free

This app transforms your phone into a powerful voice recorder and transcriber. It offers real-time transcription, translation, and advanced export options for various professional and academic needs. Manage, search, and share your audio and text efficiently.

Voice recordingReal-time transcriptionSynchronous translation
📊 Productivity
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
AI Note Taker & Transcription
Free

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and video into text, generate summaries, and rewrite recordings. It's designed for students, professionals, and creators to save time and organize notes efficiently. Features include speaker identification, translation, and secure storage.

AI-powered transcriptionAudio and video summarizationSpeaker identification
🔧 Utilities
(3.7K)
subscription
8
Audio Memos SE: Voice Notes
Audio Memos SE: Voice Notes
Audio Memos SE: Voice Notes
Transcribe Sound to Text Notes
Free

Record high-quality audio memos with advanced features like volume boost, normalizing, and editing. Easily manage, back up, and share your recordings. Offers transcription and cloud storage with a subscription.

High-quality audio recordingVolume boost and normalizingRecording editing
💼 Business
(304)
free with in-app purchases
9
Yating: audio transcription
Yating: audio transcription
Yating: audio transcription
Convert speech & voice to text
Free

This tool converts speech and voice recordings into text for classes, meetings, and interviews. It supports multiple languages and accents, offering real-time transcription and cross-platform accessibility. Focus on your goals while it handles the recording and transcribing work.

Speech to text conversionSupports Mandarin, English, Japanese, Cantonese, TaiwaneseReal-time subtitle mode
📊 Productivity
(63)
free
10
VOMO: Transcribe Audio to Text
VOMO: Transcribe Audio to Text
VOMO: Transcribe Audio to Text
AI Meeting Notes Taker
Free

This app records, transcribes, and summarizes audio into detailed meeting notes. It leverages AI to provide insights, generate follow-up content, and allows for easy editing and organization of your recordings.

AI-powered transcription with 98% accuracyAutomatic speaker detection and formattingAI-generated meeting summaries and action items
📊 Productivity
(338)
freemium
11
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
Transcribe Voice Notes
Free

Record and transcribe voice notes with advanced editing and management features. Offers multiple recording modes, including voice-activated and preset time, along with robust audio manipulation tools. Secure your recordings with a passcode and easily share or upload them to cloud services.

Real-time transcriptionMultiple recording modesAdvanced audio editing
🔧 Utilities
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
12
V2T: Whisper AI Transcription
V2T: Whisper AI Transcription
V2T: Whisper AI Transcription
Audio to text converter
Free

This app converts spoken words into text instantly, offering both on-device and cloud-based transcription. It also provides AI-powered summarization, advanced search, and organizational tools to enhance productivity for various users.

On-device real-time transcriptionCloud-based audio file transcriptionAI summarization of transcriptions
📊 Productivity
(218)
free with in-app purchases
13
Rev: Record & Transcribe
Rev: Record & Transcribe
Rev: Record & Transcribe
Simple Workflow, Accurate Text
Free

Record high-quality audio on your mobile device for dictation, interviews, or research. Get instant AI or 99%+ accurate human transcriptions. Edit, collaborate, and analyze your transcripts with AI tools for deeper insights.

In-app audio recordingLive AI transcription99% accurate human transcripts
📊 Productivity
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Live Transcribe
Live Transcribe
Live Transcribe
Deaf Voice Dictation to Text
Free

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.

Real-time transcription145+ languages supportedAdjustable text size
🔧 Utilities
(7.2K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Speech to Text Dictation AI
Speech to Text Dictation AI
Speech to Text Dictation AI
Speech Recorder - Audio Note
Free

Convert spoken words into text, transcribe audio and video, and translate speech in real time. Save time by dictating notes, messages, and more across all your Apple devices. Offers support for over 40 dictation and 100 transcription languages.

Real-time voice dictationAI-powered audio transcriptionInstant speech translation
📊 Productivity
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
16
AudioStretch Lite
AudioStretch Lite
AudioStretch Lite
Music Transcription Tool
Free

This app allows musicians to slow down, loop, and transpose music from audio or video files. It also enables capturing video directly with your phone's camera for transcription. Ideal for learning songs by ear or experimenting with sound.

Slow down audio/video without pitch changeLoop difficult sectionsTranspose music notes
🎵 Music
(568)
free
17
Voice to Text Pro - Transcribe
Voice to Text Pro - Transcribe
Voice to Text Pro - Transcribe
dictation, audio transcription
Free

Effortlessly convert spoken words and audio files into text. This tool offers instant transcription, the ability to share your results, and create notes from your transcriptions. It supports a wide range of languages and offers premium features for enhanced functionality.

Convert speech to textTranscribe external audio filesShare transcriptions
🔧 Utilities
(2)
freemium
18
Live Transcribe Voice To Text.
Live Transcribe Voice To Text.
Live Transcribe Voice To Text.
Voice Transcription Speech AI
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF

Effortlessly convert spoken words into organized text with this intelligent app. Record lectures, interviews, or meetings and receive real-time, accurate transcriptions. Capture every valuable conversation and share your notes in various formats.

Powerful voice recorderLive transcriptionUnmatched precision
🔧 Utilities
(76)
freemium
19
Notta Transcribe Voice to Text
Notta Transcribe Voice to Text
Notta Transcribe Voice to Text
Speech Notes, Meeting Recorder
Free

This AI-powered tool converts speech to text with high accuracy and speed. It offers real-time transcription, AI summarization, and translation, simplifying note-taking for meetings, interviews, and more. Focus on the conversation while it handles the transcription and organization.

98.86% transcription accuracyAI-powered summarizationReal-time audio transcription in 58 languages
📊 Productivity
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Transcribe α: Audio To Text
Transcribe α: Audio To Text
Transcribe α: Audio To Text
Speech to Text App
Free

Easily convert your spoken words into written text in real-time. Save time by dictating notes, and then edit, copy, or share them. Customize the app's appearance and font size to suit your needs.

Convert speech to textDelete, copy, and share notesAdjustable font size
📊 Productivity
(798)
free with in-app purchases