Best Simple Dictaphone Apps

219+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Out of 219+ simple dictaphone 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 Simple Dictaphone

Simple Dictaphone#1

Simple Dictaphone by Dmitri Marfin

Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Record audio and voice memos using your device's microphone. Access your recordings easily through iTunes file-sharing support. This app offers a straightforward way to capture sound.

Dictaphone - Audio Recorder#2

Dictaphone - Audio Recorder by ALON Software Limited

Voice Dictation - Note Taker
Strong Contender
💼 Business
4.1😊(4.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Record memos, notes, lectures, and interviews with this high-quality audio recorder. Dictate notes hands-free and easily share recordings. Offers advanced editing and cloud syncing options.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Great audio quality
  • 💡 Useful for recording lectures/meetings
  • 🚀 Long recording duration

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Recordings disappearing/getting lost
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 🔒 Lack of sharing/exporting options without paying
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro#3

Voice Recorder & Notes Pro by Linfei Ltd.

Transcribe Voice Notes
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent recording quality
  • 🚀 Seamless recording experience
  • 💡 Useful features like transcription and speed adjustment
  • 🔒 Secure storage of recordings

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to find certain features or settings
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

More Simple Dictaphone apps to explore

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AI Summary - Meeting Notes
AI Summary - Meeting Notes
AI Summary - Meeting Notes
Record, Transcribe, Summary
Free

This app transforms audio and video recordings into accurate text transcriptions and concise summaries. It helps users stay engaged by capturing all key details from lectures, meetings, or interviews, organizing them for easy access and sharing.

AI TranscriptionInstant SummariesAI Text-to-Speech
🔧 Utilities
(5.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Voice Recorder - Dictaphone
Voice Recorder - Dictaphone
Voice Recorder - Dictaphone
Record audio, sound and memos
Free

This app allows you to easily record audio, voice messages, music, and lectures with high-quality sound. It offers features like background recording, adjustable playback speeds, and convenient sharing options for various personal and professional uses.

Overwrite recordings on the flyMono and stereo sound optionsBackground recording
🔧 Utilities
(134)
free with in-app purchases
6
Audio Recorder(Voice Record)
Audio Recorder(Voice Record)
Audio Recorder(Voice Record)
Voice Recorder
Free

Record audio and convert it to text with high accuracy, supporting multiple languages. Easily export and manage your recordings, with options for sound processing and translation of transcribed text.

Audio to text transcriptionMulti-language supportExport recording files
📊 Productivity
(69K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
(60K)
freemium
8
Owll:AI Note Taker & Assistant
Owll:AI Note Taker & Assistant
Owll:AI Note Taker & Assistant
Record, Transcribe Voice Notes
Free

This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes audio from meetings, lectures, and online videos. It offers AI-powered note-taking, organization, and sharing features, syncing seamlessly across multiple Apple devices and the web.

AI-powered recording and transcriptionAutomatic meeting summaries and to-dosReal-time transcription for online meetings
🔧 Utilities
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
Voice Recorder - Memo + Editor
Voice Recorder - Memo + Editor
Voice Recorder - Memo + Editor
Record. Transcription. Sync.
Free

Capture high-quality audio with advanced recording and editing tools. Transcribe speech in over 30 languages, add background music, and sync across devices. Easily share and manage your audio notes for personal or professional use.

High-quality sound recordingSpeech to Text transcription (30+ languages)Recording editing (trim, rename, tag)
📊 Productivity
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
11
KMS Dictaphone
KMS Dictaphone
KMS Dictaphone
by KMS Professionals Ltd
Free

Record, edit, and manage your audio dictations with high-quality sound. This app allows for seamless editing, noise-activated recording, and real-time status updates on your transcriptions. It requires registration with KMS Professional's services to function.

Record and edit dictationsInsert and overwrite audioHigh-quality audio recording (352.8 kbps)
📊 Productivity
(0)
free
12
Microphone Live-Voice Recorder
Microphone Live-Voice Recorder
Microphone Live-Voice Recorder
Auto vocal tune, podcast mic
Free

Transform your device into a mobile recording studio. Capture, edit, and enhance any sound with a wide array of microphones, multi-track recording, and professional audio effects. Perfect for musicians, podcasters, and content creators.

Multi-track recordingReal-time pitch changerVolume booster & amplifier
🎵 Music
(6.8K)
freemium
13
Dictaphone Voice Recorder
Dictaphone Voice Recorder
Dictaphone Voice Recorder
Voice Activated Recorder
Free

This app offers high-quality voice recording with advanced digital signal processing for clear audio. It features voice activation, easy export options, and background recording. Professional transcription services are also available.

Voice activated recordingClear audio with DSPBulk and individual export
💼 Business
(193)
free with in-app purchases
14
Wispr Flow: AI Voice Keyboard
Wispr Flow: AI Voice Keyboard
Wispr Flow: AI Voice Keyboard
Voice dictation & quick notes
Free

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.

AI-powered voice dictationWorks in any appPolished, formatted output
📊 Productivity
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
16
Voice to Text - Note Recorder
Voice to Text - Note Recorder
Voice to Text - Note Recorder
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
17
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
18
AI Voice Recorder & Memos
AI Voice Recorder & Memos
AI Voice Recorder & Memos
Record Audio Tape, Dictation
Free

Record, edit, and transcribe audio with this comprehensive app. Features include trimming, volume adjustment, speed control, and advanced audio effects. Convert speech to text and organize your recordings with folders and secure storage.

Audio recording and editingTrim, cut, and merge audioAdjust volume and playback speed
📊 Productivity
(890)
free with in-app purchases
19
Voice Memos & Sound Recorder
Voice Memos & Sound Recorder
Voice Memos & Sound Recorder
Fast & Convenient Voice Record
Free

Record high-quality audio and edit it with intuitive tools. Adjust pitch, speed, and apply effects to your recordings. Easily share your creations via email, social media, or cloud storage.

High-quality audio recordingPitch and speed adjustmentAudio filters and effects
🔧 Utilities
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
20
SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes
SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes
SpeakApp AI: Voice Notes
Transcribe speech to text
Free

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.

Voice to text transcriptionReal-time recording and transcriptionImport audio from files and apps
📊 Productivity
(8.4K)
free with in-app purchases