SpiikWhy Spiik comes out ahead
A transcript is only the start
Voice Memos gives you the words, and you can copy them out. With Spiik, you can ask "who is doing what before launch?" and get an answer from the recording, or have it build structured notes, a summary or a quiz.
Who said what
A meeting transcript is hard to use without speakers. Spiik separates them and lets you rename each one, so "Speaker 1" becomes Sarah through the whole transcript.
Languages for everyone
Apple's guide lists English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese, and notes that transcription isn't available everywhere. Spiik covers more than 100 languages, and can translate the transcript as well.
I always struggled translating conversational turkish to english... But this app can really do both in just a minute or more.Meloz1412, App Store review
When Voice Memos could make sense
It works for quick, personal memos in a supported language when all you need is the text. It's free, and when one of those memos turns out to matter, you can send it to Spiik in two taps.
Frequently asked questions
Does Voice Memos transcribe audio?
Yes, on iPhone 12 or later in supported languages and regions. Apple lists English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
Can I send a Voice Memo to Spiik?
Yes. In Voice Memos, open the recording, tap More, then Share, and pick Spiik.
Does Voice Memos label speakers?
Apple's transcription guide doesn't mention speaker labels. Spiik labels speakers and lets you rename them.
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 Spotted something out of date?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.