Best Dictation Translator Apps

213+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good dictation translator apps. We benchmark 213+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Dictation Translator

Voice to Text - Note Recorder#1

Voice to Text - Note Recorder by IBN Software GmbH

Speech Recorder - Audio Note
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.5๐Ÿ˜Š(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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Accurate dictation
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿš€ Time-saving
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful for disabled/hearing impaired users

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional crashes or freezes
  • ๐Ÿ› Inaccurate transcription of some words
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Limited editing capabilities
Live Transcribe#2

Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps LLC

Deaf Voice Dictation to Text
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(7.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Accurate transcription
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Helpful for hard of hearing
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great for doctor's appointments

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive subscription
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Limited free trial
  • ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent performance
Translator*#3

Translator* by APPIOS BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.4๐Ÿ˜ž(2.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This AI-powered app offers seamless text, image, and voice translation across over 100 languages. Translate as you type, identify objects in photos, or speak naturally for instant audio and text translations. It's designed for effortless communication in any situation.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿš€ Convenient translation
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Helpful for global shopping
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great app

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› App crashes frequently
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Paywall for basic features
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ High battery consumption

More Dictation Translator apps to explore

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Translator with Speech
Translator with Speech
Translator with Speech
by Sparkling Design and Infotech Private Limited
Free

Instantly translate text into 88 languages with spoken pronunciations. Features optional speech-to-text for 23 languages, allowing spoken input. Offline playback of saved translations is also available.

Translate 88 languagesSpeech to text inputPronounces translations
โœˆ๏ธ Travel
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
5
AI Phone:Call&Voice Translator
AI Phone:Call&Voice Translator
AI Phone:Call&Voice Translator
Phone Call & Voice Translator
Free

This app offers real-time translation for phone calls, video calls, and in-person conversations across over 150 languages. It provides features like two-way voice translation, call captioning, AI summaries, and text/photo translation, making cross-lingual communication seamless.

Real-time phone call translationVoice and video call translationIn-person conversation translation
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(75K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Voice Dictation - Speechy
Voice Dictation - Speechy
Voice Dictation - Speechy
Dictation - Speech to Text
$15.99

This app transcribes your spoken words into text in real-time using advanced AI and speech recognition. It records audio simultaneously, allows for easy editing and sharing, and supports over 88 languages, including translation.

Real-time speech-to-text transcriptionSimultaneous audio recordingUnlimited recognition duration
๐Ÿ’ผ Business
(616)
free
7
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
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Translator ยท
Translator ยท
Translator ยท
Language Translator with Voice
Free

This app provides real-time voice and text translation in over 120 languages. It utilizes advanced speech recognition for speed and efficiency, offering male or female voices for pronunciation assistance. Your translation history is synced across devices via iCloud.

Real-time voice recognition120+ languages for text50+ languages for voice
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(23K)
subscription
9
Dictation Pro - Voice to Text
Dictation Pro - Voice to Text
Dictation Pro - Voice to Text
Transcribe & Translate - Notes
$44.99
$99.99 | 55% OFF

Effortlessly convert spoken words into text, transcribe audio and video content, and translate languages in real-time. This app streamlines note-taking, journaling, and communication across your Apple devices, saving you time and effort.

Smart voice dictationAI-powered transcriptionReal-time translation
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(508)
free
10
Translator: Language Translate
Translator: Language Translate
Translator: Language Translate
Translate Now - Translator
Free

Break down language barriers with this advanced translation tool. It offers real-time text, speech, and image translation, along with a built-in dictionary and customization options for seamless global communication.

Real-time text translationSpeech translationImage text recognition
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Translate Voice: AI Translator
Translate Voice: AI Translator
Translate Voice: AI Translator
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

This application offers real-time text, voice, and image translation powered by AI. It helps break down language barriers for studying, working, or traveling, enabling seamless communication.

Real-time text translationVoice translationImage translation
๐Ÿ” Reference
(2.1K)
free
12
Translation Voice Translator
Translation Voice Translator
Translation Voice Translator
Translation Voice Translator
Free

Translate documents, text, and spoken words using your camera or by typing. Access offline translation, verb conjugations, and save favorite phrases. Communicate globally without language barriers.

Photo translationText translationVoice translation
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(9K)
subscription
13
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Speak and translate language
Free

This app transforms your phone into a live translation device, supporting over 100 languages for text, voice, and even camera-based translations. Communicate globally without language barriers.

100+ language translationsTranslator keyboard for messengersVoice-to-voice conversations
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(54K)
free with in-app purchases
14
InstantTranslator:AI Translate
InstantTranslator:AI Translate
InstantTranslator:AI Translate
Text, Voice & Photo Translate
Free

This AI-powered app breaks language barriers with instant text, voice, and image translation. It offers real-time subtitle translation for videos and supports over 20 languages for seamless communication.

Text translationVoice and speech translationCamera and photo translation
๐Ÿ” Reference
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Translator+ Free my voice now
Translator+ Free my voice now
Translator+ Free my voice now
Translation Guru & Keyboard
Free

Break down language barriers with this intuitive translation tool. Communicate effortlessly with people speaking different languages, making it an ideal companion for travel and global interaction. Supports a wide range of languages for both voice and text translation.

Real-time voice translationText translationConversation mode
๐Ÿ” Reference
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
16
SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes
SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes
SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes
Transcribe speech to text
Free

This app transforms your spoken words into accurate, ready-to-use text. It can transcribe meetings, voice notes, and even import audio from other sources. AI features allow for summarization, tone adjustment, and translation.

Voice to text transcriptionReal-time recording and transcriptionImport audio from files and apps
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(8.4K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Instant Voice Translate
Instant Voice Translate
Instant Voice Translate
Voice, Photo & Text Translator
Free

This app offers real-time voice, image, and text translation across over 70 languages, powered by ChatGPT. It features a split-screen mode for bilingual conversations and offline translation capabilities, making it ideal for travel and cross-cultural communication.

Real-time voice translationSplit-screen bilingual chatImage text translation
๐Ÿ” Reference
(6.6K)
freemium
18
Live Translator - AI Translate
Live Translator - AI Translate
Live Translator - AI Translate
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

This app provides advanced AI-powered translation for text, voice, and images, capturing nuance and cultural context. It offers specialized modes for different situations and integrates seamlessly into your typing experience.

Context-aware text translationReal-time voice interpreterInstant camera translator
๐Ÿ” Reference
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(894)
free with in-app purchases
20
Voice Dictation for Pages
Voice Dictation for Pages
Voice Dictation for Pages
Easily Dictate your notes
$1.99

Transform your spoken words into text for notes and messages. This app offers fast and accurate voice recognition, supporting numerous languages and allowing seamless sharing to various applications.

Voice-to-text transcriptionUp to five times faster than typingAutomatic grammar correction
๐Ÿ’ผ Business
(47)
free with in-app purchases