Best Speech To Text Dictation AI Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the speech to text dictation ai category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 246+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Speech To Text Dictation AI Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Voice to Text - Note RecorderVoice to Text - Note RecorderFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesJul 2026
2Transcribe AI: Voice to TextTranscribe AI: Voice to TextFree4.6★ (837)NoYesJul 2026
3Otter Transcribe Voice NotesOtter Transcribe Voice NotesFree4.7★ (60K)YesYesJul 2026
4Speechify – Text to Speech PDFSpeechify – Text to Speech PDFFree4.7★ (502K)YesYesJul 2026
5Wispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardWispr Flow: AI Voice KeyboardFree4.8★ (11K)YesYesJul 2026
6ListenMe - Text to SpeechListenMe - Text to SpeechFree4.3★ (856)YesYesJul 2026
7SpeakApp AI: Voice NotesSpeakApp AI: Voice NotesFree4.6★ (8.4K)YesYesJul 2026
8Grammarly: AI Keyboard & NotesGrammarly: AI Keyboard & NotesFree4.7★ (218K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Speech To Text Dictation AI

Voice to Text - Note Recorder#1

Voice to Text - Note Recorder by IBN Software GmbH

Audio Interview Transkriptor
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.5😊(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

  • 🚀 Accurate dictation
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Time-saving
  • 👍 Helpful for disabled/hearing impaired users

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of some words
  • 💡 Limited editing capabilities
Transcribe AI: Voice to Text#2

Transcribe AI: Voice to Text by Tharindu Prabath

Audio Transcription, Converter
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(837 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app converts spoken words into text transcriptions. It uses AI to organize your speech into structured notes, extract key points, and provide concise summaries. Ideal for meetings, studies, interviews, and more.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great start
  • 🚀 One of the best AI transcription apps
  • 🚀 Excellent work tool
  • 🚀 Robust and excellent for spontaneous notes

Room to Improve

  • 🌐 Hopes for Chinese language support
  • ⏱️ 60 minute limit is a bummer
  • 🐛 Crashes on all systems
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes#3

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes by Otter.ai, Inc.

AI Note Taking, Memo Recorder
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(60K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#19in 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)

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

More Speech To Text Dictation AI apps to explore

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Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Read Aloud Books, Docs & PDFs
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
(502K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
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
(856)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
Grammarly: AI Keyboard & Notes
Grammarly: AI Keyboard & Notes
Grammarly: AI Keyboard & Notes
Chats, emails, work and study
Free

Enhance your writing across all apps with AI-powered suggestions for grammar, spelling, and clarity. Generate new versions of your text, detect tone, and improve conciseness. Also includes a document editor and Safari extension for comprehensive writing support.

Real-time grammar and spelling suggestionsAI-powered text rewritesTone detection and transformation
📊 Productivity
(218K)
freemium
9
Voices AI: Change Your Voice
Voices AI: Change Your Voice
Voices AI: Change Your Voice
Celebrity AI Voices & Parody
Free

Transform your text into speech using a vast library of celebrity and political figure voices. Enhance your content with professional voiceovers or have fun creating unique messages for friends. Features high-quality audio and a user-friendly interface.

Diverse celebrity and political voice libraryVoice cloning for personalized audioHigh-quality AI voice generation
📊 Productivity
(24K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Whisper : Speech to Text
Whisper : Speech to Text
Whisper : Speech to Text
AI NOTE: Transcribe & Voice
Free

Convert spoken words into written text with advanced AI. Transcribe audio recordings, dictate in real-time, and easily edit and share your transcribed content. Boost productivity by saving time on manual transcription.

Speech to text conversionTranscribe audio recordingsReal-time dictation
📊 Productivity
(314)
free with in-app purchases
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Text to Speech - Listen AI
Text to Speech - Listen AI
Text to Speech - Listen AI
Read Aloud PDFs, Docs & Books
Free

Transform any text into natural-sounding speech with a variety of expressive voices. Customize playback speed and volume, and easily convert content from documents and web pages. This app is ideal for multitasking, learning on the go, and improving accessibility.

Text-to-speech conversionMultiple expressive voicesAdjustable speaking rate
📊 Productivity
(5.3K)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
(7.6K)
freemium
13
Summary - AI Note Taker
Summary - AI Note Taker
Summary - AI Note Taker
Transcribe audio to text
Free

This app records, transcribes, and summarizes audio conversations, making meetings and lectures more productive. It uses AI to generate accurate transcripts with speaker labels and provides instant answers to questions about the content. Users can easily export and share notes.

One-tap audio recordingAccurate transcription with speaker labelsAI-powered summaries and key points
📊 Productivity
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Whisper AI Voice to Text
Whisper AI Voice to Text
Whisper AI Voice to Text
#1 Live Speech Transcriber
Free

Effortlessly convert audio recordings into text with advanced AI. Summarize long interviews, translate foreign languages, and chat with your transcripts to extract key information. Boost productivity with unlimited transcriptions and multi-language support.

Unlimited transcriptionsAI-powered summarizationMulti-language translation
🔧 Utilities
(66)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
16
AudioPen: AI Voice to Text
AudioPen: AI Voice to Text
AudioPen: AI Voice to Text
Turn speech into clear writing
Free

Effortlessly transform spoken thoughts into clear, formatted text. Capture notes, ideas, or journal entries, and even rephrase them into different styles or languages. This tool acts like a personal editor, simplifying complex writing tasks.

Voice to text conversionThought captureMeeting notes
🔧 Utilities
(122)
free with in-app purchases
17
Notee: AI Note Taker
Notee: AI Note Taker
Notee: AI Note Taker
Voice Recorder & Transcriber
Free

This app transforms your phone into an intelligent AI note taker and voice recorder. It accurately transcribes meetings, lectures, and interviews into text, summaries, and actionable notes. Organize your digital notebook and access recordings anytime.

Smart voice dictationLive audio transcriptionAdvanced AI summarizer
📊 Productivity
(4.6K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Speech to Text App - Dictation
Speech to Text App - Dictation
Speech to Text App - Dictation
Voice to Text Made Easy Now!
Free

Effortlessly convert spoken words into written text in real-time or from audio files. This AI-powered tool is designed for seamless transcription of voice messages, lectures, and conversations, making communication more efficient.

Live transcriptionTranscribe voice to textSpeech to text voice typing
🏥 Medical
(123)
free with in-app purchases
19
Text To Speech With AI.
Text To Speech With AI.
Text To Speech With AI.
Type To Speak: Transcribe
Free

Convert typed text into natural-sounding speech with various voice options. Read text from files, scanned documents, or typed input. Follow along with highlighted text as it's read aloud.

AI-generated natural voicesCustomizable voice rate and pitchRead text from files and scanned documents
🔧 Utilities
(696)
subscription
20
Text to Speech - TTSMaker: TSQ
Text to Speech - TTSMaker: TSQ
Text to Speech - TTSMaker: TSQ
AI Natural Reader & Read Aloud
Free

Convert text, PDFs, and images into natural-sounding speech with AI-powered voices. Customize pitch, speed, and mood for realistic audio output. Ideal for reading aloud, creating voiceovers, and accessibility.

AI Text to Speech ConversionExtract Text from Images & PDFs50+ Multilingual AI Voices
📊 Productivity
(13)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Speech To Text Dictation AI

What are the best speech to text dictation ai apps for iPhone?
Voice to Text - Note Recorder tops our speech to text dictation ai apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top speech to text dictation ai apps we rank are free to download, including Voice to Text - Note Recorder and Transcribe AI: Voice to Text.
Voice to Text - Note Recorder has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 246+ speech to text dictation ai apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to convert your spoken words into text in real time, transcribe audio and video files (including YouTube links), and translate speech instantly. It aims to help users save time and increase productivity by reducing the need for typing.
Key features include smart voice dictation in over 40 languages, AI-powered transcription for audio and video in over 100 languages, built-in translation to over 40 languages, seamless iCloud syncing across Apple devices, and quick export options for transcripts and translations.