Best Free Dictation Apps For Offline Use

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our free dictation apps for offline use list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Free Dictation Apps For Offline Use (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dictation App-Dictate AnywhereDictation App-Dictate AnywhereFree4.7★ (312)YesNoAug 2026
2Wispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardWispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardFree4.8★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
3Google AI Edge EloquentGoogle AI Edge EloquentFree3.9★ (148)NoNoAug 2026
4Voice to Text - Speak NotesVoice to Text - Speak NotesFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
5Speechify – Text to Speech PDFSpeechify – Text to Speech PDFFree4.7★ (511K)YesYesAug 2026
6Voice - Smart ControlVoice - Smart ControlFreeYesNoJul 2026
7TransVoice: Note&ScheduleTransVoice: Note&ScheduleFreeYesYesJul 2026
8Voice Cursor AIVoice Cursor AIFree5.0★ (5)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Dictation Apps For Offline Use

Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere#1

Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere by Meta Innovation

Dictation & Transcription App
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7(312 ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

Wispr Flow: AI Voice Keyboard#2

Wispr Flow: AI Voice Keyboard by Wispr AI, Inc.

Voice dictation & quick notes
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#43in Productivity
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent speech recognition
  • 🎉 Life-changing productivity boost
  • 👍 Automatic punctuation and capitalization
  • ⏱️ Massive time saver

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with the iOS app
Google AI Edge Eloquent#3

Google AI Edge Eloquent by Google

Unlimited, no cost dictation
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
3.9(148 ratings)
Free
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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.

More Free Dictation Apps For Offline Use apps to explore

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Voice to Text - Speak Notes
Voice to Text - Speak Notes
Voice to Text - Speak Notes
Dictation & Transcription App
Free

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.

Real-time voice dictationAI-powered audio transcriptionInstant speech translation
📊 Productivity
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Read Aloud Books, Docs & PDFs
Free

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.

Reads text aloud from various sourcesVoice typing for faster inputAI assistant for summarization and quizzes
📊 Productivity
(511K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Voice - Smart Control
Voice - Smart Control
Voice - Smart Control
by RACHANA SHARMA
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
7
TransVoice: Note&Schedule
TransVoice: Note&Schedule
TransVoice: Note&Schedule
AI Summary, Schedule Calendar
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Voice Cursor AI
Voice Cursor AI
Voice Cursor AI
Fast, private voice typing
Free

Transform your voice into a powerful input tool for iOS. This app allows you to write code, draft emails, and control your text cursor using only speech, designed for professionals and students to boost productivity and reduce physical strain.

Universal dictation into any appLow-latency speech-to-text engineSmart punctuation and formatting
🔧 Utilities
(5)
freemium
9
AI Dictation
AI Dictation
AI Dictation
Voice-to-text keyboard
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
10
SpeakUp Dictation
SpeakUp Dictation
SpeakUp Dictation
Voice typing, 100% on-device
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
11
VoicePad AI Dictation
VoicePad AI Dictation
VoicePad AI Dictation
Private. Offline. Everywhere.
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
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Codictate: AI Dictation
Codictate: AI Dictation
Codictate: AI Dictation
Private Offline AI dictation
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
13
SBS Dictate Pro
SBS Dictate Pro
SBS Dictate Pro
by Sound Business Systems Limited
Free
💼 Business
(0)
14
PremierScribe
PremierScribe
PremierScribe
Dictation application
Free

This dictation app allows medical and professional users to create and send dictations for transcription from their mobile devices. It offers secure transmission, speech recognition integration, and online/offline functionality for streamlined workflow and faster turnaround.

Create and send dictations on the goSecure voice and data transmissionSpeech recognition integration
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
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HappyScribe: Audio to Text
HappyScribe: Audio to Text
HappyScribe: Audio to Text
by HappyScribe
Free

This AI-powered app quickly converts voice recordings into text. It supports over 100 languages and allows for easy editing and sharing of transcripts across devices. Secure and private, it's designed for anyone needing fast, accurate transcriptions.

AI-powered transcriptionOne-tap recording100+ language support
📊 Productivity
(2)
ad-supported
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TalkType
TalkType
TalkType
by Care Scribe
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
17
NexVorem
NexVorem
NexVorem
Don't forget tasks
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
18
Phonic Dictation
Phonic Dictation
Phonic Dictation
Voice-to-text everywhere
Free

This minimal dictation app allows you to convert your voice to text in any application on your iPhone. It offers on-device transcription for privacy or cloud-based options using your own API keys. The app provides a level meter, timer, and basic editing tools.

Voice-to-text in any appOn-device transcriptionCloud transcription with Groq/OpenAI
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
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ListenUp Dictation
ListenUp Dictation
ListenUp Dictation
Speak instead of typing
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
20
MIRSK Dictation+
MIRSK Dictation+
MIRSK Dictation+
by Nexcom A/S
Free

Record, edit, and upload dictations for secure cloud transcription. This app offers an intuitive interface for on-the-go recording, with automatic uploads when a network connection is available. It's ideal for professionals needing efficient audio file management and transcription services.

Record, edit, and upload dictationsAutomatic cloud uploadOffline recording capability
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Dictation Apps For Offline Use

What are the best free dictation apps for offline use for iPhone?
Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere tops our free dictation apps for offline use ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 312 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Dictation App-Dictate Anywhere shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 250+ free dictation apps for offline use on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to convert your spoken words into text with high accuracy. You can dictate, edit, and format documents using your voice, making it a powerful tool for creating written content on the go.
Key features include immediate and highly accurate dictation, voice-controlled navigation of form-based templates, the ability to add industry-specific words and custom voice commands, and seamless integration with popular cloud services for easy document sharing.