Best Talk To Text Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free talk to text apps? 20 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Talk To Text Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedFree4.8★ (929K)YesYesNov 2026
2Text to Speech!Text to Speech!Free4.6★ (33K)YesYesNov 2026
3Text Free: Second Phone NumberText Free: Second Phone NumberFree4.7★ (614K)YesYesNov 2026
4Voice to Text - TranscribitVoice to Text - TranscribitFree4.7★ (22)NoYesOct 2026
5AI Note Taker - Talk To TextAI Note Taker - Talk To TextFree4.8★ (5)NoYesOct 2026
6Transcribe - Speech to TextTranscribe - Speech to TextFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesNov 2026
7Text to Talk VoiceText to Talk VoiceFree——NoAug 2026
8Video TranscriberVideo TranscriberFree5.0★ (1)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Talk To Text

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited#1

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited by TextNow, Inc.

Phone Number & Data Plans
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😞(929K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in Social Networking
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This app provides free nationwide calling and texting with unlimited talk and text on a 5G network. It offers a free local phone number or allows you to keep your own, with flexible data options and low-cost international calling. Enjoy a phone service without bills, contracts, or hidden fees.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Free service
  • 🔒 Ability to keep number
  • 👍 Convenient for secondary number
  • 👍 Works on multiple devices
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable call/text delivery
  • 🐛 Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔍 Lack of customer support
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔑 Account suspension/termination issues
Text to Speech!#2

Text to Speech! by Gwyn Durbridge

Create Natural Sounding Speech
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(33K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Convert typed text into natural-sounding speech using a vast library of voices and languages. Customize speech rate and pitch, save favorite phrases, and export audio. Works offline for on-the-go use.

What We Love

  • 💬 Helpful for communication
  • 🔊 Customizable voice options
  • 📚 Saves frequently used phrases
  • 🕰️ Adjustable speech rate and pitch
  • 🆓 Free to use

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/deleting saved phrases
  • 🔊 Volume issues when using with phone calls
  • 🧭 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 📺 Intrusive ads
  • 🤖 Robotic-sounding voices
Text Free: Second Phone Number#3

Text Free: Second Phone Number by Pinger, Inc.

Texting, Call and 2nd Line Now
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(614K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#12in Social Networking
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This app provides a free, local phone number for unlimited calling and texting over WiFi. It supports sending various media types, custom tones, and wallpapers. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience and enhanced features like verification code access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Convenient to use
  • 💡 Helpful for international calls/texts
  • 👍 Reliable service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, freezes, and crashes
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💸 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 📢 Excessive, intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with number sharing

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FAQ about Talk To Text

What are the best talk to text apps for iPhone?
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited tops our talk to text apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 929K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top talk to text apps we rank are free to download, including TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited and Text to Speech!.
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ talk to text apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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