Best Free Dictation App Text

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the free dictation app text category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 244+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Free Dictation App Text (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Voice to Text - Dictate SpeechVoice to Text - Dictate SpeechFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesOct 2026
2Dictation App-Dictate AnywhereDictation App-Dictate AnywhereFree4.7★ (498)NoNoOct 2026
3Speech to Text App - DictationSpeech to Text App - DictationFree4.6★ (125)YesYesOct 2026
4Text to Speech!Text to Speech!Free4.6★ (33K)YesYesOct 2026
5Dictation AppDictation AppFree3.0★ (4)NoYesMay 2026
6OpenWhispr: Voice to TextOpenWhispr: Voice to TextFree3.5★ (10)YesYesOct 2026
7AudioPen: AI Voice to TextAudioPen: AI Voice to TextFree4.7★ (174)NoYesOct 2026
8Google AI Edge EloquentGoogle AI Edge EloquentFree4.0★ (21)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Dictation App Text

Voice to Text - Dictate Speech#1

Voice to Text - Dictate Speech by IBN Software GmbH

Audio Transcription & Recorder
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 - Dictate Speech tops our free dictation app text ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Voice to Text - Dictate Speech has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 244+ free dictation app text on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.