Best Send Text Audio Apps

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 233+ send text audio apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Send Text Audio

Speak N Send - Audio messaging#1

Speak N Send - Audio messaging by telEvolution

Send audio via sms and email
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.4😐(467 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily send voice messages via SMS or email without requiring recipients to have the app. Record your voice and send it directly to any smartphone, computer, or tablet. Avoid voice-to-text errors and miscommunication with your actual voice recordings.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for sending audio messages
  • 💡 Useful for those unable to type
  • 🚀 Quick and simple

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Unauthorized charges and lack of cancellation options
  • 🐛 Recording time issues - cuts off too soon or is inconsistent
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs with sending/receiving audio
TinySong#2

TinySong by The Pro Audio Files LLC

Send Your Message as a Song
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.8(948 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform any text message into a unique song with a chosen vibe or genre. Perfect for birthdays, inside jokes, or just adding a musical touch to your everyday communication. Share your creations instantly via text, AirDrop, or social media.

SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes#3

SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes by VoicePop Inc.

Transcribe speech to text
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(8.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#99in Productivity
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This app transforms your spoken words into accurate, ready-to-use text. It can transcribe meetings, voice notes, and even import audio from other sources. AI features allow for summarization, tone adjustment, and translation.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Very good
  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Deletes edits to text
  • 🐛 Translations are weak, errors and improper words
  • 🐛 Transcribed into a mix of Chinese, Welsh, and Swedish

More Send Text Audio apps to explore

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Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Read Aloud Books, PDFs, Docs
Free

Transform any text into lifelike audiobooks with an AI-powered reading companion. Scan physical books, PDFs, or web articles to listen on the go, with natural-sounding voices and high-speed playback. Supports over 60 languages.

AI voice matching for different genresNatural and lifelike AI voicesLightning-fast OCR for physical books
📊 Productivity
(7K)
freemium
5
Voice Recording - Text Reading
Voice Recording - Text Reading
Voice Recording - Text Reading
Share audio file, text notes
Free

Record audio notes and transcribe them into text. Easily share both the audio file and the written notes via email or social media platforms. Includes text-to-speech functionality for added convenience.

Voice recordingText transcriptionText-to-speech
📊 Productivity
(6)
ad-supported
6
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
#1 Popular TTS APP
Free

This app transforms text from various sources, including documents, web pages, and images, into natural-sounding spoken audio. It offers a wide selection of AI voices and languages, with features designed to enhance the listening experience and assist users with reading difficulties.

Reads aloud PDFs, web articles, and cloud documentsOCR text recognition for images and camera scannerOver 200 AI-powered voices in 99+ languages
📊 Productivity
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Google Translate
Google Translate
Google Translate
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, and images between hundreds of languages. Features include offline translation, real-time conversation translation, and the ability to save frequently used phrases.

Text translationOffline translationInstant camera translation
🔍 Reference
(83K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Transcribe - Speech to Text
Transcribe - Speech to Text
Transcribe - Speech to Text
Voice Memos & Audio Recorder
Free

This AI-powered app converts audio and video into text, supporting over 100 languages. It offers live transcription, file uploads, and AI-generated summaries. Perfect for meetings, lectures, and voice notes, it helps you focus on content rather than typing.

AI transcription for live speech and filesSupports 100+ languages and dialectsAI-powered summaries and key points
🔧 Utilities
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Quick Send: Mass Text Message
Quick Send: Mass Text Message
Quick Send: Mass Text Message
Mass Text Message | Bulk SMS
Free

Send personalized bulk text messages to multiple contacts efficiently. Avoid group chat confusion with individualized messaging and easy contact management. Streamline communication for clients, appointments, events, and teams.

Send mass text messagesPersonalized messages with variable fieldsIndividualized messaging
📊 Productivity
(558)
free with in-app purchases
10
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Read aloud voice for PDF audio
Free

Convert any text into natural-sounding audio with a variety of languages and voices. This app helps improve reading speed, comprehension, and productivity. It also allows for saving audio files and offers features for accessibility.

Convert text to speechNatural sounding voices20+ languages and accents
🔧 Utilities
(13K)
subscription
11
Noted: Record & AI Transcribe
Noted: Record & AI Transcribe
Noted: Record & AI Transcribe
Take meeting notes and audio
Free

Record, transcribe, and organize audio notes for meetings and studies. Link audio moments to text notes, skip silences, and dictate your thoughts. Share and sync across devices with customizable themes and reminders.

Audio transcriptionTime-stamped notesIntelligent playback
📊 Productivity
(3.5K)
freemium
12
iTranscribe - Audio to Text
iTranscribe - Audio to Text
iTranscribe - Audio to Text
Voice Recorder & Transcribe
Free

This app transforms your phone into a powerful voice recorder and transcriber. It offers real-time transcription, translation, and advanced export options for various professional and academic needs. Manage, search, and share your audio and text efficiently.

Voice recordingReal-time transcriptionSynchronous translation
📊 Productivity
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
AI Note Taker & Transcription
Free

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and video into text, generate summaries, and rewrite recordings. It's designed for students, professionals, and creators to save time and organize notes efficiently. Features include speaker identification, translation, and secure storage.

AI-powered transcriptionAudio and video summarizationSpeaker identification
🔧 Utilities
(3.7K)
subscription
14
Transkriptor - Speech to Text
Transkriptor - Speech to Text
Transkriptor - Speech to Text
Transcribe Video & Audio Note
Free

This AI-powered app converts audio and video into text, offering features like AI summaries, chat interaction with transcripts, and voice memo transcription. It helps users save time and improve productivity by automating note-taking and content conversion.

AI-powered transcriptionAI summaries and email draftingAI chat with transcripts
📊 Productivity
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
16
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Voice AI Assistant, Read Aloud
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
(495K)
free with in-app purchases
17
ListenMe - Text to Speech
ListenMe - Text to Speech
ListenMe - Text to Speech
AI text to voice, read aloud
Free

Transform written content into natural-sounding audio with this text-to-speech app. Listen to documents, articles, and more hands-free, with customizable speed and voice options. Supports offline playback, translation, and document import for ultimate convenience.

Text to Speech (TTS)Import text from files, URLs, or scansAdjustable audio speed
📊 Productivity
(815)
free with in-app purchases
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Speech to Text Dictation AI
Speech to Text Dictation AI
Speech to Text Dictation AI
Speech Recorder - Audio Note
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
19
Voice to Text Dictation VoxRec
Voice to Text Dictation VoxRec
Voice to Text Dictation VoxRec
Live Transcribe Speech & Memos
Free

This app converts spoken words into written text using advanced AI. It offers real-time transcription, automatic punctuation, and the ability to email transcripts. It also includes robust audio recording features with cloud backup and editing tools.

Real-time speech-to-text transcriptionAutomatic punctuationEmail transcripts
📊 Productivity
(339)
free with in-app purchases
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Transcribe Speech to Text : AI
Transcribe Speech to Text : AI
Transcribe Speech to Text : AI
Transcribe Audio To Text Note
Free

Effortlessly convert spoken words into text notes in over 120 languages using advanced speech-to-text technology. Enhance your writing with AI-powered actions and organize your notes with a powerful, intuitive editor. Sync securely across devices and export your work in various formats.

Speech to text transcriptionAI-powered writing enhancementsIntuitive text editor
🔧 Utilities
(252)
freemium