Best Note Taking Audio Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to note taking audio or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 247+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Note Taking Audio Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Otter Transcribe Voice NotesOtter Transcribe Voice NotesFree4.8★ (90K)NoYesNov 2026
2Notability: AI Notes & PDFNotability: AI Notes & PDFFree4.8★ (459K)NoYesNov 2026
3AI Note Taker: Note KeeperAI Note Taker: Note KeeperFree1.0★ (1)NoYesNov 2026
4Meeting Lecture & Voice Audio Notes RecordMeeting Lecture & Voice Audio Notes RecordFree—NoYesMay 2026
5AudioNote™AudioNote™$12.994.2★ (118)NoNoOct 2026
6Nota: AI Note TakerNota: AI Note TakerFree—NoYesOct 2026
7NoteBase: AI Notes, TranscribeNoteBase: AI Notes, TranscribeFree4.7★ (27)NoYesNov 2026
8Noted: Transcribe Audio NotesNoted: Transcribe Audio NotesFree4.5★ (3.7K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Note Taking Audio

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes#1

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes by Otter.ai, Inc.

AI Note Taking, Memo Recorder
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(90K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#20in Productivity
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This AI-powered tool automatically transcribes voice conversations in real-time, generating notes, summaries, and even capturing slides. It acts as a meeting assistant, making it easy to focus on discussions and later search, edit, and share your recordings. Available in multiple languages and across devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent transcription accuracy
  • 👍 Convenient features like speaker identification and timestamps
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient transcription process
  • 👍 Versatile for various use cases (meetings, interviews, lectures)
  • 👍 Helpful for deaf/hard of hearing users
  • 👍 Seamless integration between mobile and desktop

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional transcription errors, especially with technical terms
  • 💰 Concerns about increasing subscription costs and reduced free minutes
  • 🐛 Buggy behavior and crashes reported by some users
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage for model training
Notability: AI Notes & PDF#2

Notability: AI Notes & PDF by Ginger Labs

Handwriting, PDF & audio
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(459K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Capture, organize, and enhance your ideas with handwritten notes, document annotation, and audio recording. This app streamlines learning and work by making your notes searchable, shareable, and interactive.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for note-taking
  • 👍 Smooth handwriting experience
  • 📝 Excellent organization and file management
  • 🎙️ Useful audio recording feature
  • 🔍 Handwriting recognition and search
  • 🌈 Customizable colors and themes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues with iCloud
  • 🔍 Limited search and organization options
  • 🖍️ Frustrating highlighter behavior
  • 🔒 Concerns about subscription model
  • 🔧 Buggy after recent updates

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FAQ about Note Taking Audio

What are the best note taking audio apps for iPhone?
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes tops our note taking audio apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 90K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top note taking audio apps we rank are free to download, including Otter Transcribe Voice Notes and Notability: AI Notes & PDF.
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 247+ note taking audio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.