Transcription and meeting notes apps

Compare apps for meeting transcripts, recordings and notes. Check live text, file imports, free allowances and export options.

4 apps & tools

Phrase

Developer not verified · iPhone & iPad & Mac & Apple Watch

Records or imports audio, then generates a transcript and summary after recording stops.

Phrase — publisher iPhone note screenshot
  • iPhone / iPad / Mac
  • iPhone / iPad / Mac
  • iPhone / iPad / Mac

One free transcription and up to 100 notes. Pro adds more transcriptions, AI features and iCloud sync.

Requires iOS, iPadOS or macOS 26 or later. Transcripts appear after recording stops.

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Otter

Otter.ai · Android & iPhone & Browser

Live transcription, saved recordings, searchable transcripts and summaries.

Otter — publisher App Store screenshot

Free for 300 minutes a month, up to 30 minutes per conversation. Paid plans are available.

Requires an Otter account and an internet connection.

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Apple Notes audio transcription

Apple · iPhone · Built-in tool

Records audio inside a note and provides an attached transcript.

Apple Notes — publisher recording and transcript screenshot

Free. Built into Apple Notes.

Requires iPhone 12 or later and a supported language. Summaries need Apple Intelligence.

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Google Recorder

Google · Android · Built-in tool

Records and transcribes audio, with recording and transcript-management tools.

Google Recorder — publisher Google Play screenshot

Free. Built into Pixel devices.

Requires a supported Google Pixel phone or Pixel Tablet. Speaker labels and summaries depend on the model.

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