Spiik2
Otter
Live transcription with speaker identification, stopping at 30 minutes per conversation on the free plan.
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Just Press Record
A simple recorder across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, with searchable text in over 30 languages.
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Whisper Memos
Transcribes voice memos in over 50 languages and sends AI summaries to your email.
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Whisper Notes
Offline transcription with speaker labels and SRT, VTT and TXT export, without built-in summaries.
Do you need to replace Voice Memos?
You don't have to delete it. Voice Memos is free and quick, and Spiik accepts its recordings through the share menu. When a memo turns out to matter, send it to Spiik for a full transcript and notes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Apple Voice Memos?
Spiik is our pick. It adds more than 100 languages, speaker labels, AI notes, quizzes and subtitle export, on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Can I move my voice memos to another app?
Yes. In Voice Memos, open a recording, tap More, then Share, and pick Spiik. Spiik then transcribes it in the language you choose.
Sources
Competitor facts come from the public pages below, checked on October 31, 2026. Prices are US prices, change often and can vary by country and offer. We compare price, limits, features and platforms rather than accuracy percentages, because we know of no independent test that covers these apps side by side. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will fix it.