Record or import
Capture an idea as it comes to you, or open an interview, lecture or voice memo from Files. The recording and transcript save together in your library.
Annotate Audio · iPhone & iPad
Voice memos.
In writing.
Turn interviews, ideas, and voice memos into searchable text. Find a phrase, tap to hear the original audio, and transcribe right on your device.
Version 1.3 shown · iOS and iPadOS 18+
From voice to text · 01Annotate Audio 1.3
Go straight to
the part you remember.
Search a transcript for a word you remember. Annotate Audio highlights the matches so you can read the context or play the original audio.
Your recording workflow · 02
Record, read, and listen.
Find the part you need
Search for a word or phrase and move between highlighted matches. Tap a passage to play the corresponding part of the original recording.
Clean up a copy
Shorten long pauses, balance volume or reduce background noise. Preview the result while keeping the original recording. Pro saves and exports the cleaned audio.
On your device · 03No app account
Your voice. Stays with you.
Transcription and cleanup happen on your iPhone or iPad. Some tools need an initial download, then run offline. Your recordings and transcripts stay in the local library until you choose to export or share them.
Read the privacy policyFree and Pro · 04Version 1.3
Start with a memo.
Record and import as much as you like. Free includes 30 minutes of transcription per calendar month. Pro adds live text, more model choices, and more ways to work with saved recordings.
- Unlimited recording and audio importsFree
- 30 minutes of transcription per calendar monthFree
- Search within one transcript, play audio, and export plain text or original audioFree
- Preview cleanup on the first 10 secondsFree
- Transcription with no app-imposed minute limitPro
- Live text while recording and more compatible transcription modelsPro
- Search across saved transcripts and export timed segments as CSVPro
- Full audio cleanup and WAV export of cleaned recordingsPro
A closer look at Annotate Audio.
Actual version 1.3 screens with sample recordings on iPhone, iPhone Duo and iPad.
Questions · 05
Annotate Audio, answered.
Can I transcribe without an internet connection?
Yes. Transcription and cleanup run on your device. Some transcription models and the noise reduction tool need an initial download. Once prepared, those tools work offline.
Where are recordings and transcripts saved?
Recordings, transcripts, and any saved cleaned copies are kept in the app’s local library. Export audio or text if you want a copy elsewhere, or delete a memo from the library to remove its app copies.
Which devices does version 1.3 support?
Version 1.3 is designed for iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 18 or later. Check the App Store for the version currently available. The iPhone Duo screenshots show the app on its open inner display.
Which languages can I transcribe?
Choose your languages in Settings. The app shows compatible transcription models for those languages and your device. Available languages for live text can differ from those for a final transcript.