Best Talk To Text Apps

230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free talk to text apps? 20 of our 230+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Talk To Text

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited#1

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited by TextNow, Inc.

Phone Number & Wifi Calling
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😞(909K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#8in Social Networking
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This app provides free nationwide calling and texting, offering a private second phone number or a dedicated business line. It features flexible data plans, including a free option for select apps, and affordable international calling.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable call/text delivery
  • 🐛 Slow and laggy performance
Text Free: Second Phone Number#2

Text Free: Second Phone Number by Pinger, Inc.

Texting & Calling 2nd Line App
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(589K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#11in Social Networking
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Get a free, personalized local phone number for unlimited calling and texting. Share photos, videos, GIFs, and more. Customize tones and wallpapers for a unique experience. Upgrade for ad-free use and verification codes.

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
Text to Speech!#3

Text to Speech! by Gwyn Durbridge

Create Natural Sounding Speech
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(33K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Convert written text into natural-sounding speech with a vast selection of voices and accents. Customize speech rate and pitch, and even export audio files. This tool works offline and allows for real-time speech generation as you type.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/deleting saved phrases
  • 🔊 Volume issues when using with phone calls
  • 🧭 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

More Talk To Text apps to explore

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Transcribit - Live Transcribe
Transcribit - Live Transcribe
Transcribit - Live Transcribe
Voice Transcriber Talk To Text
Free

This app converts your voice, audio files, and videos into editable text quickly and privately. It's designed for capturing ideas, meetings, and interviews with real-time transcription and an organized history.

Real-time voice transcriptionImport audio from files and videosOrganized transcription history
📊 Productivity
(22)
free
5
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
6
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
7
AI Text to Speech Reader
AI Text to Speech Reader
AI Text to Speech Reader
text to speech from Docs & PDF
Free

Transform text into natural-sounding audio with lifelike AI voices. Customize speed and pitch, and save or share your converted speech. Ideal for content creators, students, and accessibility needs.

Natural AI VoicesFast & Clear ConversionCustomizable Speed & Pitch
💼 Business
(102)
freemium
8
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Voice AI Assistant, Read Aloud
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
(495K)
free with in-app purchases
9
AI Note Taker - Voice Notes
AI Note Taker - Voice Notes
AI Note Taker - Voice Notes
Transcribe Audio to Text
Free

Effortlessly capture and organize information from audio recordings and documents. This app offers accurate speech-to-text transcription, AI-powered Q&A on your notes, and translation capabilities. Ideal for students and professionals seeking efficient information management.

Accurate speech-to-text transcriptionImport audio, PDF, and video contentAI assistant for note-based questions
🔧 Utilities
(59)
free with in-app purchases
10
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Read aloud voice for PDF audio
Free

Convert any text into natural-sounding audio with a variety of languages and voices. This app helps improve reading speed, comprehension, and productivity. It also allows for saving audio files and offers features for accessibility.

Convert text to speechNatural sounding voices20+ languages and accents
🔧 Utilities
(13K)
subscription
11
AI Note Taker - Audio to Text
AI Note Taker - Audio to Text
AI Note Taker - Audio to Text
Transcribe Voice, Notes Taking
Free

Instantly convert spoken words into organized, searchable text. This intelligent audio companion transcribes meetings, lectures, and thoughts with high accuracy, offering summarization and easy sharing.

Speech to text conversionIntelligent summarizationUniversal language support
📊 Productivity
(58)
free with in-app purchases
12
AI Transcriber: Speech to Text
AI Transcriber: Speech to Text
AI Transcriber: Speech to Text
Transcribe Audio to Text
Free

Easily convert spoken words into written text with high accuracy. Beyond simple transcription, this tool offers AI-powered note organization, key point extraction, and concise summaries. It supports multiple languages, making it a versatile assistant for capturing and processing spoken information.

Accurate speech-to-text transcriptionAI-powered smart notesKey point extraction
🌟 Lifestyle
(42)
freemium
13
Live Transcribe
Live Transcribe
Live Transcribe
Deaf Voice Dictation to Text
Free

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.

Real-time transcription145+ languages supportedAdjustable text size
🔧 Utilities
(7.2K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Speech to Text Dictation AI
Speech to Text Dictation AI
Speech to Text Dictation AI
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
15
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
AI Note Taker & Transcription
Free

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and video into text, generate summaries, and rewrite recordings. It's designed for students, professionals, and creators to save time and organize notes efficiently. Features include speaker identification, translation, and secure storage.

AI-powered transcriptionAudio and video summarizationSpeaker identification
🔧 Utilities
(3.7K)
subscription
16
Text Me - Phone Call + Texting
Text Me - Phone Call + Texting
Text Me - Phone Call + Texting
Second Number Unlimited Calls
Free

This app provides a free second phone number for calling and texting within the US and Canada. Protect your privacy, use it for side projects, or connect with international friends at low costs. It offers features like voicemail and the ability to turn tablets into phones.

Free calling and texting to US/CanadaSecond phone number for privacyLow-cost international calls
🌐 Social Networking
(650K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Google Translate
Google Translate
Google Translate
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, and images between hundreds of languages. Features include offline translation, real-time conversation translation, and the ability to save frequently used phrases.

Text translationOffline translationInstant camera translation
🔍 Reference
(83K)
free with in-app purchases
18
AI Note Taker: Talk Transcribe
AI Note Taker: Talk Transcribe
AI Note Taker: Talk Transcribe
Speech to Text: Voice Notes
Free

Effortlessly convert spoken words into accurate text in real-time. Import audio/video, translate, and organize transcriptions for enhanced productivity. Offers offline transcription and secure cloud syncing.

Real-time speech to text conversionImport audio/video files for transcriptionMulti-language support
💼 Business
(20)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
(8.2K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Text to Speech: Listen AI
Text to Speech: Listen AI
Text to Speech: Listen AI
AI Audio & Text Converter
Free

Convert text into spoken audio or transcribe audio/video files into text. Customize AI speakers for a personalized listening experience. Ideal for learning, work, or accessibility needs.

Text to speech conversionAudio/video to text transcriptionCustomizable AI speakers
📊 Productivity
(9)
free with in-app purchases

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