Best Free Dictation App Text

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the free dictation app text category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 245+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Free Dictation App Text (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Voice to Text - Speech NoteVoice to Text - Speech NoteFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesSep 2026
2Dictation App-Dictate AnywhereDictation App-Dictate AnywhereFree4.7★ (498)NoNoSep 2026
3Speech to Text App - DictationSpeech to Text App - DictationFree4.6★ (125)YesYesSep 2026
4Dictation AppDictation AppFree3.0★ (4)NoYesMay 2026
5Text to Speech!Text to Speech!Free4.6★ (33K)YesYesSep 2026
6OpenWhispr: Voice to TextOpenWhispr: Voice to TextFreeNoYesSep 2026
7Dictator Speech to TextDictator Speech to TextFree3.4★ (27)NoNoSep 2026
8Speech to Text: Voice memosSpeech to Text: Voice memosFree4.4★ (128)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Dictation App Text

Voice to Text - Speech Note#1

Voice to Text - Speech Note by IBN Software GmbH

Dictation & Transcription App
Editor's Choice
📊 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
  • 👍 Useful for writing tasks
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of some words
  • 💡 Limited editing capabilities
  • 💡 Lack of punctuation/formatting options
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💰 Subscription-based model
Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere#2

Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere by Meta Innovation

Dictation & Transcription App
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(498 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
Speech to Text App - Dictation#3

Speech to Text App - Dictation by ZipoApps

Voice to Text Made Easy Now!
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
4.6(125 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Effortlessly convert spoken words into written text in real-time or from audio files. This AI-powered tool is designed for seamless transcription of voice messages, lectures, and conversations, making communication more efficient.

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FAQ about Free Dictation App Text

What is the best free dictation app text for iPhone?
Voice to Text - Speech Note tops our free dictation app text ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Voice to Text - Speech Note has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 245+ free dictation app text on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to convert your spoken words into text in real time, transcribe audio and video files (including YouTube links), and translate speech instantly. It aims to help users save time and increase productivity by reducing the need for typing.
Key features include smart voice dictation in over 40 languages, AI-powered transcription for audio and video in over 100 languages, built-in translation to over 40 languages, seamless iCloud syncing across Apple devices, and quick export options for transcripts and translations.