Best Free Voice Recorder With Transcription Apps

230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

The best free voice recorder with transcription apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 230+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Compare top Free Voice Recorder With Transcription Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Voice Recorder & Audio EditorVoice Recorder & Audio EditorFree4.7★ (435K)YesYesJul 2026
2iRecord: Transcribe Voice MemoiRecord: Transcribe Voice MemoFree4.6★ (8.2K)YesYesJul 2026
3Voice MemosVoice MemosFree4.8★ (926K)NoNoJul 2026
4Voice recorder - VozVoice recorder - VozFree4.6★ (26K)YesNoJul 2026
5Otter Transcribe Voice NotesOtter Transcribe Voice NotesFree4.8★ (67K)NoYesJul 2026
6Easy Voice RecorderEasy Voice RecorderFree4.8★ (10K)NoYesJul 2026
7Voice Recorder Lite: Record HDVoice Recorder Lite: Record HDFree4.6★ (73K)YesNoJul 2026
8Voice Recorder — Audio MemosVoice Recorder — Audio MemosFree4.4★ (3.7K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Voice Recorder With Transcription

Voice Recorder & Audio Editor#1

Voice Recorder & Audio Editor by TapMedia Ltd

Record, Dictate & Transcribe
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(435K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#66in Utilities
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Record, transcribe, and edit audio with advanced AI features like summarization, rewriting, and voice changing. Create podcasts, protect your data with local AI processing, and share recordings easily. Includes optional call recording and text notes.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable recording
  • 🚀 Good sound quality
  • 🚀 Useful for various purposes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or glitches
  • 🐛 Issues with file management and organization
  • 🐛 Transcription inaccuracies or limitations
iRecord: Transcribe Voice Memo#2

iRecord: Transcribe Voice Memo by Youdao (Hong Kong) Limited

Smart Recorder, Voice Notes
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😞(8.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Record high-quality audio and accurately transcribe it into text using advanced AI. Export and share recordings and transcripts in various formats, with features like live transcription and speaker identification.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 📝 Helpful for meetings and lectures
  • ⏱️ Quick transcription
  • 💾 Saves recordings and transcripts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable recording and transcription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
Voice Memos#3

Voice Memos by Apple Inc.

Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😐(926K ratings)
Free
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Capture, edit, and organize audio with this versatile recording tool. Easily transcribe speech to text, enhance sound quality, and share your creations across devices. Ideal for notes, ideas, and moments.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless recording
  • 🎨 Attractive and minimalistic design
  • 🔍 Useful for capturing ideas and thoughts
  • 🎶 Great for musicians and singers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable recording (stops unexpectedly)
  • 🔇 Audio quality issues
  • 🔄 Inability to edit/resume recordings

More Free Voice Recorder With Transcription apps to explore

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Voice recorder - Voz
Voice recorder - Voz
Voice recorder - Voz
Voice recorder
Free

Easily record high-quality audio, including voice, music, lectures, and meetings. Save recordings to your device's internal storage for playback anytime. Share your audio files through various social networking channels.

HD Audio recorderHigh quality voice recordingRecord songs, lectures, speeches
🔧 Utilities
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
AI Note Taking, Memo Recorder
Free

This app offers real-time voice transcription for meetings, lectures, and conversations. It acts as an AI assistant, capturing slides, generating summaries, and allowing for collaborative editing and sharing of notes. Available in multiple languages and on web.

Real-time transcriptionAutomated meeting notes & summariesAI Chat for answers
📊 Productivity
(67K)
freemium
6
Easy Voice Recorder
Easy Voice Recorder
Easy Voice Recorder
Audio and voice recorder
Free

Record and transcribe important moments like meetings, notes, and classes in high quality. This app offers fast playback, easy sharing, and editing tools. Widgets allow for quick recording access.

High-quality audio recording (PCM, MP4, AAC)Convert recordings to text (transcription)Fast playback speed
📊 Productivity
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Voice Recorder Lite: Record HD
Voice Recorder Lite: Record HD
Voice Recorder Lite: Record HD
HD Audio Recording & Playback
Free

Record, edit, and share high-quality audio with this versatile app. Capture meetings, lectures, or music with advanced noise reduction and multiple format options. Easily trim recordings and upload them to cloud services or share via email and AirDrop.

HD audio recording with noise reductionMultiple audio quality and format optionsAudio trimming and editing
💼 Business
(73K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Voice Recorder — Audio Memos
Voice Recorder — Audio Memos
Voice Recorder — Audio Memos
Transcribe Sound to Text Notes
Free

Record, edit, and convert high-quality audio. This app transforms spoken words into text notes, making it easy to capture ideas, interviews, or memories. Enjoy unlimited recordings and share them across devices.

High-quality audio recordingAudio transcription to textEdit audio files
💼 Business
(3.7K)
freemium
9
Voice Recorder & Transcribe
Voice Recorder & Transcribe
Voice Recorder & Transcribe
Audio Recording - Record Memo
Free

Record, transcribe, and transform audio into actionable notes, summaries, and to-do lists. This smart recorder is ideal for students, professionals, and creators needing to capture and organize spoken information efficiently. Features AI-powered insights and robust organization tools for enhanced productivity.

High-quality audio recordingReal-time speech to text transcriptionAI-generated notes, summaries, and quizzes
💼 Business
(2.1K)
freemium
10
Voice Recorder: AI Note Taker
Voice Recorder: AI Note Taker
Voice Recorder: AI Note Taker
Record, Transcribe, Summary
Free

Record, transcribe, and summarize audio from meetings, lectures, and interviews with advanced AI. Instantly convert speech to text, organize notes into folders, and edit audio for clear, shareable content. Supports multiple languages and offers AI-powered summaries for efficient review.

Effortless audio recordingAI-powered transcriptionInstant AI summaries
🔧 Utilities
(7.2K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Recorder for iPhone
Recorder for iPhone
Recorder for iPhone
Voice Memos, Edit & Transcribe
Free

Capture audio with a variety of formats and organize it into folders. Edit recordings with trimming and merging tools, and share them easily. Transcribe your voice memos into text for quick reference and accessibility.

Multiple audio formats (MP3, M4A, AIFC, WAV)Folder organizationTrim, cut, and merge recordings
🔧 Utilities
(2.9K)
subscription
12
Voice Recorder-Audio Memos Арр
Voice Recorder-Audio Memos Арр
Voice Recorder-Audio Memos Арр
Sound Record & Transcribe Memo
Free

Record, transcribe, and edit audio with unlimited time and real-time AI transcription. Summarize long recordings, trim audio, and export in various formats. Syncs via iCloud and offers theme options.

Unlimited recording timeReal-time AI transcriptionAI-powered summaries
🔧 Utilities
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
Transcribe Voice Notes
Free

Record and transcribe voice notes with advanced editing and management features. Offers multiple recording modes, including voice-activated and preset time, along with robust audio manipulation tools. Secure your recordings with a passcode and easily share or upload them to cloud services.

Real-time transcriptionMultiple recording modesAdvanced audio editing
🔧 Utilities
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Call Recorder for iPhone.
Call Recorder for iPhone.
Call Recorder for iPhone.
Audio Recordings & Voice Memos
Free

Easily record incoming and outgoing phone calls to save important details. Turn conversations into voice notes, resolve disputes with recordings, and access them anytime. Features include high-quality recording, transcription, and translation.

Record incoming and outgoing callsHigh-quality audio recordingAutomated voice to text transcription
💼 Business
(80K)
subscription
15
Temi - Recorder & Transcriber
Temi - Recorder & Transcriber
Temi - Recorder & Transcriber
Dictate, Record & Transcribe
Free

Record unlimited voice notes for free with real-time voice-to-text transcription. Access searchable transcripts synced to your audio for a low per-minute charge. Ideal for capturing interviews, lectures, and meetings.

Unlimited free voice recordingsReal-time voice-to-text streamingHigh-quality recording and playback
💼 Business
(625)
free with in-app purchases
16
Voice Memos - Voice Recorderㅤ
Voice Memos - Voice Recorderㅤ
Voice Memos - Voice Recorderㅤ
Dictate, Record and Transcribe
Free

Record, transcribe, and manage your audio with this powerful voice management tool. Features include live transcription, editing, translation, and organization into folders. Perfect for capturing ideas, meetings, or lectures.

Live transcriptionAudio editing (crop, cut)Playback speed adjustment
🔧 Utilities
(248)
free with in-app purchases
17
통화 녹음 및 음성 녹음 ACR ◎ Record Ai
통화 녹음 및 음성 녹음 ACR ◎ Record Ai
통화 녹음 및 음성 녹음 ACR ◎ Record Ai
전화 녹음기 파일 Auto Call Recorder
Free

Record, transcribe, and summarize phone calls with AI. This app converts conversations into text and generates concise summaries, action items, and meeting minutes. Organize and access your call data easily for enhanced productivity.

Record incoming and outgoing callsTranscribe calls in 100+ languagesGenerate AI voice summaries
💼 Business
(9.9K)
free with in-app purchases
18
TapeACall: Call Recorder
TapeACall: Call Recorder
TapeACall: Call Recorder
Phone Calls & Voice Recording
Free

Record incoming and outgoing phone calls with crystal clear audio. Transcribe conversations with high accuracy and easily share or store recordings. Ideal for professionals and anyone needing to document calls.

Record incoming and outgoing callsTranscribe recordings with 99% accuracyVoice memo and transcription feature
💼 Business
(37K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Voice Memos — Voice Recorder
Voice Memos — Voice Recorder
Voice Memos — Voice Recorder
Record Transcribe, Edit & More
Free

Record, transcribe, edit, and summarize voice memos with high-quality sound. Convert audio to multiple formats and apply fun voice effects. Offers unlimited recording time and easy management for students and professionals.

Crystal-clear audio recordingSeamless editingAudio file conversion
💼 Business
(68)
free with in-app purchases
20
Voice Record Pro
Voice Record Pro
Voice Record Pro
Audio Recorder & Sound Editor
Free

Record and edit audio with unlimited length and configurable quality. Supports multiple formats, cloud storage, and various export options. Offers playback speed control, volume boost, and editing tools like trimming and splitting.

Unlimited recording lengthMultiple audio formats (MP4, MP3, WAV)Cloud storage integration
🔧 Utilities
(16K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Voice Recorder With Transcription

What are the best free voice recorder with transcription apps for iPhone?
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor tops our free voice recorder with transcription apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 435K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 230+ free voice recorder with transcription apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to record audio for unlimited durations, transcribe spoken words into text, and edit your recordings. It also offers AI-powered features like smart summarization, voice changing, and audio enhancement, along with tools to create podcasts.
The app includes AI transcription to convert speech to text, smart summarization to get the gist of conversations, rewriting to refine tone and style, AI chat for deeper insights into recordings, translations, a voice changer, and an audio editor for enhancements and noise removal.