Best Transcribe Audio Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 250+ transcribe audio apps on iOS, 20 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 Transcribe Audio Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Otter Transcribe Voice NotesOtter Transcribe Voice NotesFree4.8β˜… (82K)NoYesOct 2026
2Transcribe - Speech to TextTranscribe - Speech to TextFree4.5β˜… (11K)NoYesOct 2026
3QuietMessage: Transcribe AudioQuietMessage: Transcribe AudioFreeβ€”NoNoJun 2026
4Transcribe Audio to Text NotesTranscribe Audio to Text NotesFree4.6β˜… (3.8K)YesYesOct 2026
5Record.Ai : Transcribe AudioRecord.Ai : Transcribe AudioFreeβ€”YesYesJul 2026
6iTranscribe - Audio to TextiTranscribe - Audio to TextFree4.6β˜… (6.8K)YesYesOct 2026
7Voxia: Transcribe AudioVoxia: Transcribe AudioFreeβ€”NoYesSep 2026
8Voice Recorder & Audio EditorVoice Recorder & Audio EditorFree4.7β˜… (451K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Transcribe Audio

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes#1

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes by Otter.ai, Inc.

AI Note Taking, Memo Recorder
Editor's Choice
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.8😊(82K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#13in 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

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

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Occasional transcription errors, especially with technical terms
  • πŸ’° Concerns about increasing subscription costs and reduced free minutes
  • πŸ› Buggy behavior and crashes reported by some users
  • πŸ”’ Privacy concerns around data usage for model training
Transcribe - Speech to Text#2

Transcribe - Speech to Text by DENIVIP

AI Note Taker, Audio & Video
Strong Contender
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.5😐(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸš€ Fast transcription
  • πŸ’‘ Useful for interviews and meetings
  • πŸš€ Saves time compared to manual transcription
  • πŸ‘ Accurate transcription in many cases

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Expensive pricing
  • πŸ› Inaccurate transcription in some cases
  • πŸ› Misses parts of the audio
  • πŸ› Transcription quality issues with non-English languages
  • πŸ› Stops recording unexpectedly

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FAQ about Transcribe Audio

What are the best transcribe audio apps for iPhone?
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes tops our transcribe audio apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 82K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top transcribe audio apps we rank are free to download, including Otter Transcribe Voice Notes and Transcribe - Speech to Text.
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ transcribe audio apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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