Best Dictation App With Transcription Feature

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our dictation app with transcription feature list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Dictation App With Transcription Feature (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google AI Edge EloquentGoogle AI Edge EloquentFree4.1★ (14)NoNoSep 2026
2Dictation App-Dictate AnywhereDictation App-Dictate AnywhereFree4.7★ (498)NoNoSep 2026
3Voice to Text - Speech NoteVoice to Text - Speech NoteFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesSep 2026
4Wispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardWispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardFree4.8★ (16K)NoYesSep 2026
5Otter Transcribe Voice NotesOtter Transcribe Voice NotesFree4.8★ (79K)NoYesSep 2026
6Speechify – Text to Speech PDFSpeechify – Text to Speech PDFFree4.7★ (524K)YesYesSep 2026
7SBS Dictate ProSBS Dictate ProFreeNoNoAug 2026
8AcuDictateAcuDictateFreeNoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Dictation App With Transcription Feature

Google AI Edge Eloquent#1

Google AI Edge Eloquent by Google

Unlimited, no cost dictation
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.1(14 ratings)
Free
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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.

Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere#2

Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere by Meta Innovation

Dictation & Transcription App
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(498 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate dictation, even for medical terms
  • 👍 Handy commands
  • 🚀 Efficient and effective app
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward to use
  • 👍 More accurate than Dragon Anywhere and Microsoft Voice
  • 👍 Works well
  • 👍 Amazing, much better than Dragon Anywhere

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Lost dictation
  • 🐛 Processing takes time, inconsistent flow
  • 🐛 Doesn't naturally recognize punctuation or grammar
  • 🐛 Speaking punctuation adds extra spaces
  • 🐛 Voice commands don't work
  • 🐛 More time-consuming than typing
  • 🐛 Needs streamlined storage options
  • 🐛 Doesn't recognize pauses as end of sentence
  • 🐛 Dictation is slow and in chunks
  • 🐛 Unsure if all information is captured
Voice to Text - Speech Note#3

Voice to Text - Speech Note by IBN Software GmbH

Dictation & Transcription App
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.5😊(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate dictation
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Time-saving
  • 👍 Helpful for disabled/hearing impaired users
  • 👍 Useful for writing tasks
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of some words
  • 💡 Limited editing capabilities
  • 💡 Lack of punctuation/formatting options
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💰 Subscription-based model

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FAQ about Dictation App With Transcription Feature

What is the best dictation app with transcription feature for iPhone?
Google AI Edge Eloquent tops our dictation app with transcription feature ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 14 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top dictation app with transcription feature we rank are free to download, including Google AI Edge Eloquent and Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere.
Google AI Edge Eloquent has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ dictation app with transcription feature on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Google AI Edge Eloquent has a rating of 3.9 stars based on 105 user ratings.
All machine learning processing runs locally on your iOS device, ensuring your audio and personal data never leave your device, except for some optional advanced features that may require cloud processing.