Best Transcription Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to transcription or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 247+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Transcription Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Otter Transcribe Voice NotesOtter Transcribe Voice NotesFree4.8★ (76K)NoYesAug 2026
2Transcribe - Speech to TextTranscribe - Speech to TextFree4.5★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
3Transcription - Fast & OfflineTranscription - Fast & OfflineFreeNoYesJul 2026
4SpeedScribe TranscriptionSpeedScribe TranscriptionFreeNoNoMay 2026
5Rev: Record & TranscribeRev: Record & TranscribeFree4.5★ (4.2K)NoYesAug 2026
6Transcribe Audio to Text NotesTranscribe Audio to Text NotesFree4.6★ (3.7K)YesYesAug 2026
7Note Taker AI - 100% localNote Taker AI - 100% localFreeNoNoAug 2026
8Open TranscriptionOpen TranscriptionFreeNoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Transcription

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes#1

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes by Otter.ai, Inc.

AI Note Taking, Memo Recorder
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(76K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#17in 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

More Transcription apps to explore

4
SpeedScribe Transcription
SpeedScribe Transcription
SpeedScribe Transcription
by Scott Hacker
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
5
Rev: Record & Transcribe
Rev: Record & Transcribe
Rev: Record & Transcribe
Turn Transcripts Into Insights
Free

Record high-quality audio on your mobile device for dictation, interviews, or research. Get instant AI or 99%+ accurate human transcriptions. Edit, collaborate, and analyze your transcripts with AI tools for deeper insights.

In-app audio recordingLive AI transcription99% accurate human transcripts
📊 Productivity
(4.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
Note Taker AI - 100% local
Note Taker AI - 100% local
Note Taker AI - 100% local
JUST TALK Your notes are ready
Free

Record and transcribe conversations, meetings, and lectures locally on your device. AI analyzes audio to provide summaries, action items, and speaker identification without needing an internet connection. Organize and chat with your recordings for enhanced productivity.

On-device AI analysisAutomatic transcription in 15 languagesSpeaker identification
📊 Productivity
(0)
free
8
Open Transcription
Open Transcription
Open Transcription
Offline Speech-to-Text & AI
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
Transcription: Speech to Text
Transcription: Speech to Text
Transcription: Speech to Text
Offline Voice & Audio Recorder
Free

Instantly convert speech to text with this offline, private app. It processes all audio and video soundtracks directly on your device, ensuring your data never leaves. Ideal for meeting notes, lectures, interviews, and creating subtitles.

100% offline processingReal-time transcription previewExtract audio from videos
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases
10
GMR Transcription
GMR Transcription
GMR Transcription
by GMR Transcription Services, Inc.
Free

This service offers accurate, secure audio-to-text transcription with fast turnaround times. It utilizes 100% US-based transcriptionists experienced in various industries to meet custom formatting and delivery needs, including same-day options.

Accurate transcriptionAssured data securitySame-day delivery option
💼 Business
(1)
free
11
Truebar - Transcription
Truebar - Transcription
Truebar - Transcription
Advanced Transcription
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
Transcription - Speech to Text
Transcription - Speech to Text
Transcription - Speech to Text
Live Audio to Text Transcribe
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
13
Polmi: Lecture Transcription
Polmi: Lecture Transcription
Polmi: Lecture Transcription
Notes, summary & flashcards
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
14
Voice to Text - Speechy
Voice to Text - Speechy
Voice to Text - Speechy
Dictation & Transcription
Free

This app transcribes your spoken words into text in real-time using advanced AI. It records audio simultaneously, allows for easy editing and sharing, and supports over 88 languages with translation capabilities. Ideal for professionals, writers, and those with typing difficulties.

Real-time voice to text transcriptionSimultaneous audio recordingSupports over 88 languages
📊 Productivity
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Transcription: Sprachfunk
Transcription: Sprachfunk
Transcription: Sprachfunk
Minutes Audio Recorder Dictate
Free

This AI-powered voice memo app converts your speech into organized text notes and summaries. It's designed to save you time by capturing important information from meetings, lectures, or personal thoughts. Enjoy features like multilingual support and various export formats.

AI-powered transcriptionIntelligent summariesVersatile usage for meetings and lectures
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
16
VoxSafe-Offline Transcription
VoxSafe-Offline Transcription
VoxSafe-Offline Transcription
Private Voice Notes.
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF
📊 Productivity
(0)
17
Call Recorder & Transcription
Call Recorder & Transcription
Call Recorder & Transcription
Record & Transcribe Calls
Free

Record and transcribe phone calls with high accuracy and crystal-clear audio. This app offers secure, local storage, instant text conversion, and smart call management tools. Export transcripts in various formats for easy documentation and sharing.

Record incoming and outgoing calls99% accurate transcriptionSearchable call transcripts
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
18
Audio to Text Transcriber
Audio to Text Transcriber
Audio to Text Transcriber
Offline Transcription
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Live Transcript Voice To Text
Live Transcript Voice To Text
Live Transcript Voice To Text
by RETRAINAI LIMITED
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Bible Voice - Transcription
Bible Voice - Transcription
Bible Voice - Transcription
Recite, Read & Listen to Bible
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)

FAQ about Transcription

What are the best transcription apps for iPhone?
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes tops our transcription apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 76K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top transcription 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 247+ transcription 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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