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Best Speech Dictation Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 246+ speech dictation apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Speech Dictation Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Voice to Text - SpeechyVoice to Text - SpeechyFree4.6โ˜… (2.9K)NoYesOct 2026
2Voice to Text - Dictate SpeechVoice to Text - Dictate SpeechFree4.5โ˜… (11K)NoYesOct 2026
3Otter Transcribe Voice NotesOtter Transcribe Voice NotesFree4.8โ˜… (82K)NoYesOct 2026
4Wispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardWispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardFree4.8โ˜… (16K)NoYesOct 2026
5Speak4Me Text to Speech ReaderSpeak4Me Text to Speech ReaderFree4.5โ˜… (14K)NoYesOct 2026
6ListenUp DictationListenUp DictationFreeโ€”NoYesSep 2026
7Speeche Pro - Voice DictationSpeeche Pro - Voice Dictation$1.994.0โ˜… (4)YesNoAug 2026
8Offline Dictation: VoiceCrispOffline Dictation: VoiceCrispFreeโ€”NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Speech Dictation

Voice to Text - Speechy#1

Voice to Text - Speechy by ๅ‰ๅŽ ้ƒ‘

Dictation & Transcription
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.6๐Ÿ˜(2.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app transcribes your spoken words into text in real-time using advanced AI. It records audio simultaneously, allows for easy editing and sharing, and supports over 88 languages with translation capabilities. Ideal for professionals, writers, and those with typing difficulties.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Accurate speech to text
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Convenient for note-taking
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful for disabled/hearing-impaired users
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Saves time compared to typing
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Versatile (supports multiple languages, audio/text sharing)

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent performance, cuts off recordings
  • ๐Ÿ› Inaccurate transcription, many errors
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Drains battery quickly
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive subscription model
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ž Difficult to edit/correct transcriptions
Voice to Text - Dictate Speech#2

Voice to Text - Dictate Speech by IBN Software GmbH

Transcribe, Record & Summarize
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.5๐Ÿ˜Š(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Accurate dictation
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿš€ Time-saving
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful for disabled/hearing impaired users
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Useful for writing tasks
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Reliable and consistent

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional crashes or freezes
  • ๐Ÿ› Inaccurate transcription of some words
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Limited editing capabilities
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Lack of punctuation/formatting options
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Drains battery quickly
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Subscription-based model
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes#3

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes by Otter.ai, Inc.

AI Note Taking, Memo Recorder
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(82K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#16in Productivity
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Excellent transcription accuracy
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Convenient features like speaker identification and timestamps
  • ๐Ÿš€ Fast and efficient transcription process
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Versatile for various use cases (meetings, interviews, lectures)
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful for deaf/hard of hearing users
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Seamless integration between mobile and desktop

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional transcription errors, especially with technical terms
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Concerns about increasing subscription costs and reduced free minutes
  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy behavior and crashes reported by some users
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Privacy concerns around data usage for model training

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FAQ about Speech Dictation

What are the best speech dictation apps for iPhone?
Voice to Text - Speechy tops our speech dictation apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 2.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 19 of the top speech dictation apps we rank are free to download, including Voice to Text - Speechy and Voice to Text - Dictate Speech.
Voice to Text - Speechy has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 246+ speech dictation apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.