AI Voice Recorder & Speech-to-Text App for iPhone
Record once. Understand everything.
Audio Notes is an AI voice recorder app for iPhone that transcribes speech in 60+ languages, generates summaries and action items from every recording, and encrypts shared notes with AES-256 before they ever leave your device — share links expire automatically after 24 hours.
Everything a voice recorder
should have done years ago.
AI transcription, summaries, and organization built into every recording — automatically.
Voice Memo Transcription
Record and get instant, accurate speech to text in dozens of languages, with speaker detection built in.
AI Summaries & Action Items
Structured bullet points, key takeaways, and action items extracted automatically from every recording.
Chat With Your Notes
Ask questions and get grounded answers from your full transcript.
Lectures & Meetings
Turn hour-long sessions into 5-minute study guides.
Multi-Language
Transcribe and translate to any language with one tap.
Secure, expiring share links
Share notes via encrypted links that expire in 24 hours. Zero-knowledge — even we can't read your shared content.
From voice to organized notes in three taps.
Record
Tap record and speak naturally. Works in the background, even with your screen locked.
Transcribe
AI instantly converts speech to text with speaker labels and language detection.
Summarize
Get key points, bullet notes, and action items — ready to share in seconds.
Your recordings. Your privacy.
Zero compromise.
Recordings stay on your device. When you share, content is encrypted with AES-256 before it ever leaves your phone — the decryption key lives only in the link, never on our servers.
Free to start. Pro when you need more.
Free
60 minutes of lifetime AI transcription — no trial clock, no card required.
- OpenAI Whisper transcription
- AI summaries & action items
- 60+ language support
- On-device storage
- Encrypted 24h share links
Pro
Unlimited transcription for lectures, meetings, and heavy note-takers.
- 10,000 transcription minutes / month
- Up to 90 minutes per recording
- Import mp3, m4a, wav, mp4, mov files
- iCloud sync across devices
- Siri Shortcuts & background recording
Prices in USD. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be cancelled anytime in the App Store.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best speech to text app for iPhone in 2026?
For accuracy and privacy combined, Audio Notes AI — it runs OpenAI's Whisper model for transcription and encrypts audio on-device before upload, which most cloud dictation apps do not offer. If you only need short, casual dictation, the built-in iOS keyboard dictation is free and works offline. Read our head-to-head comparison for the full test results.
Is Audio Notes free?
Yes. Every account gets 60 minutes of lifetime AI transcription for free, with no trial clock. Upgrade to Pro for $5.99/month to unlock 10,000 minutes per month, 90-minute recordings, and iCloud sync.
Which languages does Audio Notes transcribe?
Audio Notes uses OpenAI's Whisper model and supports transcription in 60+ languages, including English, 廣東話 (Cantonese), 國語 (Mandarin), Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, and German. Translations can be generated in any language with one tap.
How private are my recordings?
Recordings stay on your device unless you choose to share them. Shared notes are encrypted with AES-256 on your phone before upload — the decryption key lives only in the link you send, never on our servers. Links expire automatically after 24 hours.
Can I import WhatsApp or LINE voice messages?
Yes. Open the share sheet on any voice message and choose "Transcribe with Audio Notes AI" to import and transcribe it instantly. See our voice message guides — covering WhatsApp, LINE, Telegram, WeChat, Messenger, Discord, Signal, Instagram, Viber, and KakaoTalk.
Start turning talk into notes.
Download Audio Notes on the App Store to get started today.