Best Dictation Speech To Text Free Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 250+ dictation speech to text free apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Dictation Speech To Text Free Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google AI Edge EloquentGoogle AI Edge EloquentFree4.0★ (26)NoNoOct 2026
2Dictator: Voice to TextDictator: Voice to TextFree5.0★ (5)NoYesOct 2026
3Dictation App-Dictate AnywhereDictation App-Dictate AnywhereFree4.7★ (533)NoNoNov 2026
4Speech to Text App - DictationSpeech to Text App - DictationFree4.6★ (128)YesYesNov 2026
5Voice to Text - Speech NoteVoice to Text - Speech NoteFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesNov 2026
6Hold to Talk DictationHold to Talk DictationFree—NoYesOct 2026
7Wispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardWispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardFree4.8★ (19K)NoYesNov 2026
8Dictator Speech to TextDictator Speech to TextFree3.5★ (28)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Dictation Speech To Text Free

Google AI Edge Eloquent#1

Google AI Edge Eloquent by Google

Unlimited, no cost dictation
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.0(26 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.

Dictator: Voice to Text#2

Dictator: Voice to Text by Jeremy Irons

Private, on-device dictation
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
5.0(5 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app converts your spoken words into formatted text for any application. It offers on-device transcription for privacy and works offline. Advanced features like meeting summaries and custom writing styles are available with a subscription.

Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere#3

Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere by Meta Innovation

Dictation & Transcription App
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(533 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

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FAQ about Dictation Speech To Text Free

What are the best dictation speech to text free apps for iPhone?
Google AI Edge Eloquent tops our dictation speech to text free apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 26 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Google AI Edge Eloquent has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ dictation speech to text free apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.