Best Dictation Text Apps

238+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best dictation text apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 238+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Dictation Text Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dictator Speech to TextDictator Speech to TextFree3.5★ (28)NoNoOct 2026
2Dictator: Voice to TextDictator: Voice to TextFree5.0★ (5)NoYesOct 2026
3iSpeech - Dictation to TextiSpeech - Dictation to TextFree4.5★ (8)NoYesSep 2026
4Voice to Text - Speech NoteVoice to Text - Speech NoteFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesNov 2026
5Speech to Text App - DictationSpeech to Text App - DictationFree4.6★ (128)YesYesNov 2026
6Dictation Speech to TextDictation Speech to TextFree4.3★ (183)NoYesOct 2026
7Dictation Pro - Voice to TextDictation Pro - Voice to Text$44.994.5★ (512)NoNoOct 2026
8dictate. — Voice to Textdictate. — Voice to TextFree—NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Dictation Text

3.5(28 ratings)
Free
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This app converts your spoken words into text, making it easy to share messages via SMS, email, and social media. It utilizes advanced speech recognition technology to accurately transcribe your voice, saving you the effort of typing.

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.

iSpeech - Dictation to Text#3

iSpeech - Dictation to Text by Matthew Taylor

Audio Transcription
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5(8 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Effortlessly convert voice recordings into text with advanced AI transcription. Organize, edit, and search your notes with intelligent features. Offers a free version with limitations and a premium upgrade for unlimited access.

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FAQ about Dictation Text

What are the best dictation text apps for iPhone?
Dictator Speech to Text tops our dictation text apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.5-star average from 28 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top dictation text apps we rank are free to download, including Dictator Speech to Text and Dictator: Voice to Text.
Dictator Speech to Text has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 238+ dictation text apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.