Best Transcribe Audio Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 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 (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Otter Transcribe Voice NotesOtter Transcribe Voice NotesFree4.8★ (73K)NoYesAug 2026
2Transcribe - Speech to TextTranscribe - Speech to TextFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
3iTranscribe - Audio to TextiTranscribe - Audio to TextFree4.6★ (6.7K)YesYesAug 2026
4Transcribe Audio to Text NotesTranscribe Audio to Text NotesFree4.6★ (3.7K)YesYesAug 2026
5Voice Recorder & Audio EditorVoice Recorder & Audio EditorFree4.7★ (451K)YesYesAug 2026
6TranscribeAudio: Voice & TextTranscribeAudio: Voice & TextFreeNoNoJun 2026
7Transcribe: Voice to Text - AITranscribe: Voice to Text - AIFreeYesYesAug 2026
8Voice Recorder & TranscribeVoice Recorder & TranscribeFree4.8★ (2.1K)NoYesAug 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
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(73K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#14in 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
Transcribe - Speech to Text#2

Transcribe - Speech to Text by DENIVIP

AI Note Taker, Audio & Video
Strong Contender
🔧 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

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast transcription
  • 💡 Useful for interviews and meetings
  • 🚀 Saves time compared to manual transcription

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive pricing
  • 🐛 Inaccurate transcription in some cases
  • 🐛 Misses parts of the audio
iTranscribe - Audio to Text#3

iTranscribe - Audio to Text by TALENT ME TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. 

Voice Recorder & Transcribe
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(6.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms your phone into a powerful voice recorder and transcriber. It offers real-time transcription, translation, and advanced export options for various professional and academic needs. Manage, search, and share your audio and text efficiently.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy transcriptions
  • 👍 Useful and quick
  • 🚀 Exceptional transcription
  • 👍 Great tool

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Transcription errors
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Unreliable

More Transcribe Audio apps to explore

4
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
5
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor
Record, Dictate & Transcribe
Free

Record, transcribe, and edit audio with advanced AI features like summarization, rewriting, and voice changing. Create podcasts, protect your data with local AI processing, and share recordings easily. Includes optional call recording and text notes.

Unlimited audio recordingsAI transcription and summarizationVoice changer and audio enhancement
🔧 Utilities
(451K)
free with in-app purchases
6
TranscribeAudio: Voice & Text
TranscribeAudio: Voice & Text
TranscribeAudio: Voice & Text
Speech & Audio to Text
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
Transcribe: Voice to Text - AI
Transcribe: Voice to Text - AI
Transcribe: Voice to Text - AI
AI Recording & Speech Notes
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Voice Recorder & Transcribe
Voice Recorder & Transcribe
Voice Recorder & Transcribe
Audio Recording - Record Memo
Free

Record, transcribe, and transform audio into actionable notes, summaries, and to-do lists. This smart recorder is ideal for students, professionals, and creators needing to capture and organize spoken information efficiently. Features AI-powered insights and robust organization tools for enhanced productivity.

High-quality audio recordingReal-time speech to text transcriptionAI-generated notes, summaries, and quizzes
💼 Business
(2.1K)
freemium
9
Live Transcribe: Audio to Text
Live Transcribe: Audio to Text
Live Transcribe: Audio to Text
Transcription for the deaf
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
10
AI Transcribe・Audio Voice Text
AI Transcribe・Audio Voice Text
AI Transcribe・Audio Voice Text
Descript Speech・Transcription
Free

This app uses advanced AI to convert spoken words into accurate, editable text. It's ideal for transcribing meetings, interviews, lectures, and voice memos, offering multi-language support and various export options.

Real-time voice to text conversionAudio and video file transcriptionMulti-language support
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
11
xTranscribe - AI Audio to Text
xTranscribe - AI Audio to Text
xTranscribe - AI Audio to Text
Voice Memos & Audio Transcribe
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Easy Voice Recorder
Easy Voice Recorder
Easy Voice Recorder
Audio and voice recorder
Free

Record and transcribe important moments like meetings, notes, and classes in high quality. This app offers fast playback, easy sharing, and editing tools. Widgets allow for quick recording access.

High-quality audio recording (PCM, MP4, AAC)Convert recordings to text (transcription)Fast playback speed
📊 Productivity
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
13
AI Transcribe : Audio to Text
AI Transcribe : Audio to Text
AI Transcribe : Audio to Text
Real-time voice transcription
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
14
Transcribe Video and Audio
Transcribe Video and Audio
Transcribe Video and Audio
Speech to Text, Video to Text
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
15
Whats-Audio Transcribe AI
Whats-Audio Transcribe AI
Whats-Audio Transcribe AI
Transcriber Whatsapp Audio Ai
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
16
Saylen: Transcribe Audio
Saylen: Transcribe Audio
Saylen: Transcribe Audio
Speech to Text, Voice Notes
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
17
Transcribe Audio To Text: A2TX
Transcribe Audio To Text: A2TX
Transcribe Audio To Text: A2TX
Voice To Text Transcription
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Voxia: Transcribe Audio
Voxia: Transcribe Audio
Voxia: Transcribe Audio
Speech to Text & AI Summary
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
19
Transcribe Audio to Text Note
Transcribe Audio to Text Note
Transcribe Audio to Text Note
Flashcard Maker & AI Summary
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
20
Transcribe: MP4 to text
Transcribe: MP4 to text
Transcribe: MP4 to text
Transcript & Audio to text
Free

Effortlessly convert speech to text from live recordings or uploaded files. This tool offers accurate transcriptions, supports multiple languages and file formats, and allows for easy editing and sharing. It's ideal for students, professionals, journalists, and content creators to save time and stay organized.

Transcribe TikTok videos from linksUpload MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4 filesRecord live audio
🔧 Utilities
(12)
free with in-app purchases

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 August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 73K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 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 August 2026.
We track 250+ transcribe audio apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides real-time voice transcription for various spoken content, including meetings, interviews, and lectures. It acts as an AI assistant to automatically capture notes, record audio, and even grab slides from virtual meetings. You can then edit, highlight, search, and share these transcribed notes.
Key features include real-time transcription, automated meeting notes and summaries, an AI chat function for getting answers, the ability to record and transcribe live conversations, collaborative editing and sharing of notes, and searchable transcripts. It also offers automated slide capture during virtual meetings.

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