Live Transcribe Voice to Text
Records audio on iPhone or iPad and transcribes it to text in real time.
At a glance
Starts at
Free
No paid plan found on the App Store, September 2026.
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
iOS, macOS
Best for
Students and professionals transcribing lectures or interviews
Not for
MacOS users expecting full verified support
3.9 out of 5
Scored by a Toolio reviewer after real useOur verdict
Live Transcribe records spoken audio and converts it to text in real time, letting you pause, resume, and play back recordings while it builds a searchable, shareable transcript. It's designed primarily for iPhone and iPad, and though it's also listed for macOS, the app itself isn't verified on that platform. The base app is free, but full functionality runs through in-app purchases, and it holds 4.4 out of 5 from 76 ratings.
✓What it does well
Real-time transcriptionIt converts speech to text as you speak, not just after recording.
Full recording controlsYou can pause, resume, and play back recordings at any point.
Multi-format exportIt turns recordings into shareable documents in several formats.
✕Where it falls short
Unverified on macOSIt's listed for macOS but is not verified for that platform.
In-app purchases requiredFull functionality depends on in-app purchases beyond the free base app.
iPhone and iPad focusIt's designed primarily for iPhone and iPad, not other device types.
Key features
Voice recordingIt records audio in one tap, with pause and resume support.
Live transcriptionIt transcribes speech to text automatically as you record.
Searchable transcriptsYou can search through past transcripts to find specific content.
Document sharingIt exports transcripts as ready-to-share documents in multiple formats.