Best Dictation App With Transcription Feature

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our dictation app with transcription feature list covers 233+ iPhone apps updated through June 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Dictation App With Transcription Feature

Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere#1

Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere by Meta Innovation Limited

Dictation & Transcription App
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7(312 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app transforms your voice into text with high accuracy, allowing you to dictate, edit, and share documents from any location. It offers advanced features like voice-controlled templates and custom commands for efficient workflow, even offline.

Wispr Flow: AI Voice Keyboard#2

Wispr Flow: AI Voice Keyboard by Wispr AI INC

Voice dictation & quick notes
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#45in Productivity
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This AI-powered voice keyboard transforms your spoken words into polished text instantly, working seamlessly across all your favorite apps. It refines your dictation for speed and accuracy, eliminating filler words and autocorrect errors. Capture notes, draft messages, or transcribe ideas effortlessly, all while sounding natural.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent speech recognition
  • 🎉 Life-changing productivity boost
  • 👍 Automatic punctuation and capitalization
  • ⏱️ Massive time saver

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with the iOS app
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF#3

Speechify – Text to Speech PDF by Speechify Inc.

Voice AI Assistant, Read Aloud
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(495K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#7in Productivity
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This app transforms text into spoken word with lifelike voices, reads documents, images, and articles aloud, and offers voice typing. It also features an AI assistant for summarizing and quizzing, and allows for AI podcast creation.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient text-to-speech
  • 👍 Diverse voice options
  • 🤖 Realistic AI narration
  • 💡 Helpful for dyslexic/ADHD users

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔇 Inconsistent voice quality
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches

More Dictation App With Transcription Feature apps to explore

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Google AI Edge Eloquent
Google AI Edge Eloquent
Google AI Edge Eloquent
by Google LLC
Free

This dictation app uses advanced AI to convert your speech into polished, accurate text, automatically removing filler words and self-corrections. It offers on-device processing for enhanced privacy and can transcribe audio and video files. The app works offline and is free to use with no limits.

Intelligent text polishingOn-device AI processingAudio and video file transcription
📊 Productivity
(105)
ad-supported
5
SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes
SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes
SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes
Transcribe speech to text
Free

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.

Voice to text transcriptionReal-time recording and transcriptionImport audio from files and apps
📊 Productivity
(8.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor
Record, Dictate & Transcribe
Free

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.

Unlimited audio recordingsAI transcription and summarizationVoice changer and audio enhancement
🔧 Utilities
(435K)
free with in-app purchases
8
iRecord: Transcribe Voice Memo
iRecord: Transcribe Voice Memo
iRecord: Transcribe Voice Memo
Smart Recorder, Voice Notes
Free

Record high-quality audio and accurately transcribe it into text using advanced AI. Export and share recordings and transcripts in various formats, with features like live transcription and speaker identification.

High-quality audio recordingAccurate AI-powered transcriptionLive and automated transcription
🔧 Utilities
(8.2K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
10
Spokenly: Audio to Text AI app
Spokenly: Audio to Text AI app
Spokenly: Audio to Text AI app
Transcribe Voice Notes & Talk
Free

Effortlessly convert your spoken words into text using advanced AI. Dictate emails, messages, and notes in over 100 languages with real-time, accurate transcription. Choose online for maximum precision or offline for enhanced privacy.

Real-time speech to textSupports over 100 languagesAutomatic punctuation
📊 Productivity
(48)
free with in-app purchases
11
VoiceInk: AI Dictation
VoiceInk: AI Dictation
VoiceInk: AI Dictation
Quick Notes & Transcription
Free

This app offers AI-powered voice-to-text dictation for faster typing and accurate capture of ideas. It provides both offline local transcription for privacy and cloud-based options using various AI services. Users can create custom profiles and easily search past transcripts.

Local AI transcription for privacyCloud AI services integrationCustomizable transcription profiles
📊 Productivity
(34)
free
12
Voice Transcriber - Dictation
Voice Transcriber - Dictation
Voice Transcriber - Dictation
Live transcribe speech to text
Free

This app allows you to convert spoken words into written text in real-time. Dictate your thoughts and ideas instead of typing, freeing up your hands. It supports a wide range of languages and offers advanced features for premium users.

Real-time voice transcriptionImport audio/video for transcriptionMulti-language support
📊 Productivity
(255)
freemium
13
Dictly — On‑device dictation
Dictly — On‑device dictation
Dictly — On‑device dictation
Private. Instant. Offline.
Free

This app converts your voice into styled text locally on your device, offering instant, private, and offline dictation. Create custom text formats and manage specialized vocabularies for efficient note-taking and idea capture.

Real-time on-device transcriptionOffline dictationCustom text formatting (Workflows)
📊 Productivity
(2)
freemium
14
Voice to Text - Speechy
Voice to Text - Speechy
Voice to Text - Speechy
Dictation - Voice to Text
Free

This app transcribes your spoken words into text in real-time using advanced AI. It records audio simultaneously, allows for easy editing and sharing, and supports over 88 languages with translation capabilities. Ideal for professionals, writers, and those with typing difficulties.

Real-time voice to text transcriptionSimultaneous audio recordingSupports over 88 languages
📊 Productivity
(5.4K)
free with in-app purchases
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Voice Dictation - Speechy
Voice Dictation - Speechy
Voice Dictation - Speechy
Dictation - Speech to Text
$15.99

This app transcribes your spoken words into text in real-time using advanced AI and speech recognition. It records audio simultaneously, allows for easy editing and sharing, and supports over 88 languages, including translation.

Real-time speech-to-text transcriptionSimultaneous audio recordingUnlimited recognition duration
💼 Business
(616)
free
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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
17
Transcribe Speech to Text : AI
Transcribe Speech to Text : AI
Transcribe Speech to Text : AI
Transcribe Audio To Text Note
Free

Effortlessly convert spoken words into text notes in over 120 languages using advanced speech-to-text technology. Enhance your writing with AI-powered actions and organize your notes with a powerful, intuitive editor. Sync securely across devices and export your work in various formats.

Speech to text transcriptionAI-powered writing enhancementsIntuitive text editor
🔧 Utilities
(252)
freemium
18
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
#1 Popular TTS APP
Free

This app transforms text from various sources, including documents, web pages, and images, into natural-sounding spoken audio. It offers a wide selection of AI voices and languages, with features designed to enhance the listening experience and assist users with reading difficulties.

Reads aloud PDFs, web articles, and cloud documentsOCR text recognition for images and camera scannerOver 200 AI-powered voices in 99+ languages
📊 Productivity
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
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Temi - Recorder & Transcriber
Temi - Recorder & Transcriber
Temi - Recorder & Transcriber
Dictate, Record & Transcribe
Free

Record unlimited voice notes for free with real-time voice-to-text transcription. Access searchable transcripts synced to your audio for a low per-minute charge. Ideal for capturing interviews, lectures, and meetings.

Unlimited free voice recordingsReal-time voice-to-text streamingHigh-quality recording and playback
💼 Business
(625)
free with in-app purchases
20
Express Dictate Dictation App
Express Dictate Dictation App
Express Dictate Dictation App
by NCH Software
Free

Record, edit, and send voice dictations directly from your iPhone. This app mimics traditional dictation recorders for easy operation and automatically compresses files for efficient email or FTP transfer to your typist. Improve turnaround time for transcriptions.

Voice recording and playbackEditing, inserting, and overwritingVoice activated recording
💼 Business
(114)
free with in-app purchases