250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
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.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 3.3★ (9) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.5★ (11K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.7★ (523K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.7★ (498) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.6★ (33K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.5★ (11K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 3.5★ (26) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | Yes | Yes | May 2026 |
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.
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.
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.
