Best Speech Dictation Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 244+ speech dictation apps on iOS, 17 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 (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Voice to Text - SpeechyVoice to Text - SpeechyFree4.6★ (2.9K)NoYesSep 2026
2Otter Transcribe Voice NotesOtter Transcribe Voice NotesFree4.8★ (76K)NoYesSep 2026
3Dictator Speech to TextDictator Speech to TextFree3.5★ (26)NoNoAug 2026
4Codictate: AI DictationCodictate: AI DictationFreeNoNoAug 2026
5Dictation AppDictation AppFree3.0★ (4)NoYesMay 2026
6Speeche Pro - Voice DictationSpeeche Pro - Voice Dictation$1.99 was $4.994.0★ (4)YesNoAug 2026
7Dictation App-Dictate AnywhereDictation App-Dictate AnywhereFree4.7★ (498)NoNoSep 2026
8Sparkle: AI Dictation KeyboardSparkle: AI Dictation KeyboardFree5.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Speech Dictation

Voice to Text - Speechy#1

Voice to Text - Speechy by 吉华 郑

Dictation & Transcription
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(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

  • 🚀 Accurate speech to text
  • 👍 Convenient for note-taking
  • 👍 Helpful for disabled/hearing-impaired users
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Saves time compared to typing
  • 👍 Versatile (supports multiple languages, audio/text sharing)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, cuts off recordings
  • 🐛 Inaccurate transcription, many errors
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • 👎 Difficult to edit/correct transcriptions
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes#2

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes by Otter.ai, Inc.

AI Note Taking, Memo Recorder
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(76K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#15in 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

  • 🚀 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
Dictator Speech to Text#3

Dictator Speech to Text by Aatazaz Javed

Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
3.4(27 ratings)
Free
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This app converts your spoken words into text, making it easy to share messages via SMS, email, and social media. It utilizes advanced speech recognition technology to accurately transcribe your voice, saving you the effort of typing.

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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 August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 2.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top speech dictation apps we rank are free to download, including Voice to Text - Speechy and Otter Transcribe Voice Notes.
Voice to Text - Speechy has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 244+ speech dictation apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Speechy Lite is a powerful dictation app that uses artificial intelligence to transcribe your spoken words into text in real-time. It also records your audio simultaneously, allowing you to refer back to the original recording. The app aims to help users accomplish more by eliminating the need for manual typing.
Key features include real-time voice to text transcription, simultaneous audio recording, immediate playback of recordings, unlimited saving and editing of transcribed text, and easy sharing of both text and audio files. It also supports over 88 languages and offers speech translation capabilities.