Best Dictation Speech To Text Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the dictation speech to text category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 243+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Dictation Speech To Text

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes#1

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes by Otter.ai, Inc.

AI Note Taking, Memo Recorder
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(60K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#14in Productivity
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This app offers real-time voice transcription for meetings, lectures, and conversations. It acts as an AI assistant, capturing slides, generating summaries, and allowing for collaborative editing and sharing of notes. Available in multiple languages and on web.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent transcription accuracy
  • 👍 Convenient features like speaker identification and timestamps
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient transcription process
  • 👍 Versatile for various use cases (meetings, interviews, lectures)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional transcription errors, especially with technical terms
  • 💰 Concerns about increasing subscription costs and reduced free minutes
  • 🐛 Buggy behavior and crashes reported by some users
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF#2

Speechify – Text to Speech PDF by Speechify Inc.

Voice AI Assistant, Read Aloud
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(501K 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
Voice to Text - Note Recorder#3

Voice to Text - Note Recorder by IBN Software GmbH

Speech Recorder - Audio Note
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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of some words
  • 💡 Limited editing capabilities

More Dictation Speech To Text apps to explore

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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
📊 Productivity
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
Google Translate
Google Translate
Google Translate
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, and images between hundreds of languages. Features include offline translation, real-time conversation translation, and the ability to save frequently used phrases.

Text translationOffline translationInstant camera translation
🔍 Reference
(83K)
free with in-app purchases
7
文字起こしさん: 音声入力でテキスト変換、議事録、音声メモに
文字起こしさん: 音声入力でテキスト変換、議事録、音声メモに
文字起こしさん: 音声入力でテキスト変換、議事録、音声メモに
by Atsushi Koyama
Free

This app uses AI to automatically transcribe spoken audio into text, perfect for students, business professionals, and creators. It offers high-accuracy transcription, AI summarization, and easy sharing, all without ads.

AI-powered automatic transcriptionAI summarization of transcribed textOne-tap recording
💼 Business
(2)
free with in-app purchases
8
Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere
Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere
Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere
Dictation & Transcription App
Free

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.

Accurate voice-to-text dictationVoice-controlled form templatesCustomizable voice commands
📊 Productivity
(312)
free with in-app purchases
9
Summary - AI Note Taker
Summary - AI Note Taker
Summary - AI Note Taker
Transcribe audio to text
Free

This app records, transcribes, and summarizes audio conversations, making meetings and lectures more productive. It uses AI to generate accurate transcripts with speaker labels and provides instant answers to questions about the content. Users can easily export and share notes.

One-tap audio recordingAccurate transcription with speaker labelsAI-powered summaries and key points
📊 Productivity
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Ai Recorder Transcribe Notes
Ai Recorder Transcribe Notes
Ai Recorder Transcribe Notes
Voice to Text & Transcribe
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
AI Note Taker - Voice Notes
AI Note Taker - Voice Notes
AI Note Taker - Voice Notes
Transcribe Audio to Text
Free

Effortlessly capture and organize information from audio recordings and documents. This app offers accurate speech-to-text transcription, AI-powered Q&A on your notes, and translation capabilities. Ideal for students and professionals seeking efficient information management.

Accurate speech-to-text transcriptionImport audio, PDF, and video contentAI assistant for note-based questions
🔧 Utilities
(59)
free with in-app purchases
13
AI Transcriber: Speech to Text
AI Transcriber: Speech to Text
AI Transcriber: Speech to Text
Transcribe Audio to Text
Free

Easily convert spoken words into written text with high accuracy. Beyond simple transcription, this tool offers AI-powered note organization, key point extraction, and concise summaries. It supports multiple languages, making it a versatile assistant for capturing and processing spoken information.

Accurate speech-to-text transcriptionAI-powered smart notesKey point extraction
🌟 Lifestyle
(42)
freemium
14
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
15
AI Meeting Minutes: Scribbe AI
AI Meeting Minutes: Scribbe AI
AI Meeting Minutes: Scribbe AI
Meeting Minutes AI Note Taking
Free

This app uses advanced AI to convert spoken audio into organized text. It automatically generates transcripts, summaries, and detailed notes from recordings, ideal for meetings, classes, and personal dictation. Focus on the conversation while it handles note-taking.

Audio recording with noise reductionAI-powered speech-to-text transcriptionAutomatic speaker identification
📊 Productivity
(117)
free with in-app purchases
16
WriteVoice: Dictation & Notes
WriteVoice: Dictation & Notes
WriteVoice: Dictation & Notes
Voice keyboard & Transcription
Free

Transform your voice into written content across 130+ languages with AI-powered rewriting. Dictate faster than typing and generate professional emails, social media posts, scripts, and more. Save hours monthly with this productivity tool.

Dictate 4x faster than typing30+ AI transformation modesSupports 130+ languages
📊 Productivity
(23)
free with in-app purchases
17
Voice Memos
Voice Memos
Voice Memos
by Apple Inc.
Free

Capture, edit, and organize audio with this versatile recording tool. Easily transcribe speech to text, enhance sound quality, and share your creations across devices. Ideal for notes, ideas, and moments.

Portable audio recordingSpeech-to-text transcriptionAudio editing tools
🔧 Utilities
(926K)
free
18
AI Note Taker - Audio to Text
AI Note Taker - Audio to Text
AI Note Taker - Audio to Text
Transcribe Voice, Notes Taking
Free

Instantly convert spoken words into organized, searchable text. This intelligent audio companion transcribes meetings, lectures, and thoughts with high accuracy, offering summarization and easy sharing.

Speech to text conversionIntelligent summarizationUniversal language support
📊 Productivity
(58)
free with in-app purchases
19
Text to Speech: Listen AI
Text to Speech: Listen AI
Text to Speech: Listen AI
AI Audio & Text Converter
Free

Convert text into spoken audio or transcribe audio/video files into text. Customize AI speakers for a personalized listening experience. Ideal for learning, work, or accessibility needs.

Text to speech conversionAudio/video to text transcriptionCustomizable AI speakers
📊 Productivity
(9)
free with in-app purchases
20
Text to Speech - Listen AI
Text to Speech - Listen AI
Text to Speech - Listen AI
Read Aloud & Voice Dictation
Free

Transform any text into natural-sounding speech with a variety of expressive voices. Customize playback speed and volume, and easily convert content from documents and web pages. This app is ideal for multitasking, learning on the go, and improving accessibility.

Text-to-speech conversionMultiple expressive voicesAdjustable speaking rate
📊 Productivity
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases

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