Best Dictation Keyboard Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free dictation keyboard apps? 20 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download β€” no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Dictation Keyboard Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1β˜… (59K)NoNoAug 2026
2NanoVoice: AI Voice KeyboardNanoVoice: AI Voice KeyboardFree5.0β˜… (8)NoNoAug 2026
3Dictus: AI Voice KeyboardDictus: AI Voice KeyboardFreeβ€”NoNoAug 2026
4Microsoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardMicrosoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardFree4.6β˜… (121K)NoYesAug 2026
5Sparkle: AI Dictation KeyboardSparkle: AI Dictation KeyboardFree5.0β˜… (1)NoNoAug 2026
6Willow Dictation & AI KeyboardWillow Dictation & AI KeyboardFree4.6β˜… (996)YesYesAug 2026
7Voice Keyboard: Dictation AIVoice Keyboard: Dictation AIFree3.7β˜… (3)NoYesAug 2026
8Wispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardWispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardFree4.8β˜… (14K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Dictation Keyboard

Gboard – the Google Keyboard#1

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Editor's Choice
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.1😐(59K ratings)
Free
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This keyboard app integrates Google Search, GIFs, and emojis directly into your typing experience. It offers features like Glide Typing for faster input and allows you to search and share information without leaving your current application.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Excellent swipe typing
  • πŸ‘ Customizable keyboard themes
  • πŸ” Integrated Google search and translation
  • πŸ’‘ Convenient GIF and emoji search

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Keyboard crashes and glitches
  • πŸ” Inconsistent autocorrect and word prediction
  • πŸ” Buggy cursor control and text selection
NanoVoice: AI Voice Keyboard#2

NanoVoice: AI Voice Keyboard by Andy Tran

Private on-device dictation
Strong Contender
πŸ“Š Productivity
5.0(8 ratings)
Free
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This dictation keyboard transcribes your speech directly on your device for ultimate privacy. It works offline and in any app, allowing you to dictate four times faster than typing without needing an account.

More Dictation Keyboard apps to explore

4
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard
Copilot | Emojis | Tone change
Free

This intelligent keyboard learns your writing style to provide accurate autocorrect and helpful predictions. It offers customizable themes and quick access to emojis and GIFs, allowing you to communicate faster and more efficiently.

Learns writing styleAccurate autocorrectHelpful predictions
πŸ”§ Utilities
(121K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Sparkle: AI Dictation Keyboard
Sparkle: AI Dictation Keyboard
Sparkle: AI Dictation Keyboard
Just Dictate. Works Offline.
Free

This dictation keyboard allows you to speak your thoughts and have them transcribed directly into any app. It works offline, supports long pauses, and ensures your privacy by processing everything on your device.

Offline dictationWorks with VoiceOverPause and think
πŸ”§ Utilities
(1)
free
6
Willow Dictation & AI Keyboard
Willow Dictation & AI Keyboard
Willow Dictation & AI Keyboard
Voice typing for work & chat
Free

This AI-powered keyboard transforms your voice into polished text for emails, chats, and documents. It offers instant speech-to-text, AI rewrite suggestions for tone and grammar, and supports over 100 languages. Ideal for efficient communication and note-taking.

Instant speech-to-textAI rewrite suggestionsStyle-matching tone adaptation
πŸ“Š Productivity
(996)
free with in-app purchases
7
Voice Keyboard: Dictation AI
Voice Keyboard: Dictation AI
Voice Keyboard: Dictation AI
Translator & Wisper Flow
Free

This app transforms your speech into text, allowing you to write up to five times faster. It also offers real-time translation for cross-language communication, supporting whispers for discreet use.

Voice to text dictationReal-time speech translationWhisper-to-text functionality
πŸ“Š Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
8
Wispr Flow: AI Voice Keyboard
Wispr Flow: AI Voice Keyboard
Wispr Flow: AI Voice Keyboard
Voice dictation & quick notes
Free

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.

AI-powered voice dictationWorks in any appPolished, formatted output
πŸ“Š Productivity
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Swifly - The Voice Keyboard
Swifly - The Voice Keyboard
Swifly - The Voice Keyboard
Write Faster in any app
Free
πŸ“Š Productivity
(0)
10
Lume Voice Keyboard Dictation
Lume Voice Keyboard Dictation
Lume Voice Keyboard Dictation
AI Speech to Text Writer
Free
πŸ“Š Productivity
(0)
11
Speakly: AI Voice Keyboard
Speakly: AI Voice Keyboard
Speakly: AI Voice Keyboard
Don't type, just Speakly.
Free

This keyboard app converts your speech into polished text instantly, across all your applications. It offers lightning-fast voice input, AI-powered cleanup of filler words and errors, and smart formatting for emails and lists. It also includes real-time voice translation in over 100 languages.

Lightning-fast voice inputAI speech cleanup and punctuation correctionSmart formatting for emails and lists
πŸ“Š Productivity
(15)
free
12
Dictando: Voice Keyboard
Dictando: Voice Keyboard
Dictando: Voice Keyboard
Dictate, Rewrite, Prompt
Free
πŸ“Š Productivity
(0)
13
SpeakApp Flow: Voice Keyboard
SpeakApp Flow: Voice Keyboard
SpeakApp Flow: Voice Keyboard
Dictate in any app with AI
Free
πŸ“Š Productivity
(0)
14
Phonic Dictation
Phonic Dictation
Phonic Dictation
Voice-to-text everywhere
Free

This minimal dictation app allows you to convert your voice to text in any application on your iPhone. It offers on-device transcription for privacy or cloud-based options using your own API keys. The app provides a level meter, timer, and basic editing tools.

Voice-to-text in any appOn-device transcriptionCloud transcription with Groq/OpenAI
πŸ“Š Productivity
(1)
free
15
AI Dictation
AI Dictation
AI Dictation
Voice-to-text keyboard
Free

Transform spoken words into text for messages, emails, notes, and documents. Offers a dedicated keyboard for seamless integration into other apps or direct recording within the app. Supports cloud and offline processing with advanced formatting options.

Voice-to-text keyboard integrationDirect recording and transcriptionCloud and offline processing modes
πŸ“Š Productivity
(2)
free
16
keysay
keysay
keysay
by MARINER COMPUTING, LLC
Free
πŸ“Š Productivity
(0)
17
Breeze Keyboard
Breeze Keyboard
Breeze Keyboard
Voice dictation, your way
Free
πŸ“Š Productivity
(0)
18
AI Refine Keyboard
AI Refine Keyboard
AI Refine Keyboard
Dictate, Refine & Translate
Free
πŸ“Š Productivity
(0)
19
Flow Keyboard: AI Voice Typing
Flow Keyboard: AI Voice Typing
Flow Keyboard: AI Voice Typing
AI Dictation & Speech to Text
Free

This AI-powered keyboard transforms your speech into polished text, automatically correcting grammar and punctuation. It offers fast, efficient dictation in over 30 languages and integrates seamlessly into any app.

AI-powered voice to textAutomatic grammar and punctuation correctionSupports 30+ languages with translation
πŸ”§ Utilities
(10)
free with in-app purchases
20
KeyVox: AI Voice Keyboard
KeyVox: AI Voice Keyboard
KeyVox: AI Voice Keyboard
No Subscription. AI Dictation.
Free

This keyboard transforms spoken words into polished text directly within any app. It offers advanced formatting, on-device processing for privacy, and multiple voice engines. Rewrite your dictation in various styles for a personalized touch.

Voice to text conversionOn-device processingAutomatic formatting
πŸ“Š Productivity
(14)
free

FAQ about Dictation Keyboard

What are the best dictation keyboard apps for iPhone?
Gboard – the Google Keyboard tops our dictation keyboard apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 59K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top dictation keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Gboard – the Google Keyboard and NanoVoice: AI Voice Keyboard.
Gboard – the Google Keyboard has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ dictation keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Gboard is a keyboard app for iPhone and iPad that integrates Google Search, GIFs, emojis, and stickers directly into your typing experience. It aims to make typing effortless and allows you to search and share information without switching apps.
Key features include Google Search integration for finding and sending information, GIF and emoji search for quick reactions, Glide Typing for faster input by sliding your finger, and the ability to create or share stickers.

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