SpiikCan an app record phone calls on iPhone?
No. iOS doesn't let App Store apps hear your phone calls, so no recording app can capture them directly, Spiik included. Apps that promise call recording on iPhone usually merge the call into a three-way conference with their own phone line. iPhone's own call recording is simpler and keeps the audio on your phone.
Where is call recording available?
Apple offers call recording when you're talking to one other person, in some countries and regions. Its guide says it isn't available in the European Union, Russia, Turkey, South Africa, Nigeria, Pakistan and several Middle East countries, among others. Transcripts work in select languages, and a summary needs an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro or later). If you don't see Call Recording, check Apple's feature availability page. Call Recording is on by default, and you can turn it off in Settings > Apps > Phone > Audio Call Recording.
Why send the recording to Spiik?
Apple's transcript in Notes names the speakers and can show a summary. Spiik adds what Notes doesn't:
- More languages. Spiik transcribes in more than 100 languages, and can translate the transcript.
- Questions and notes. Ask the call what was agreed, or turn it into structured notes, bullet points or highlights.
- Export. Save the transcript as text, PDF, SRT or VTT.
- Everything in one place. Keep calls next to your meetings, lectures and voice notes, and search them all.
Do I have to tell the other person?
iPhone plays a notice to both people when recording starts, so the other person always knows. Apple also asks you to make sure the other person is willing to be recorded. Recording laws differ between countries and US states, so check the rules where you and the other person are.
Frequently asked questions
How do I record a phone call on iPhone without an app?
During a call in the Phone app, tap ••• and then Call Recording. Both people hear a notice. The recording and transcript are saved in Notes, in the Call Recordings folder.
Can I record a call on iPhone without the other person knowing?
Not with iPhone's built-in recording. Both people hear a notice when recording starts. Many places also require the other person's consent.
Why don't I see Call Recording on my iPhone?
It isn't available in every country or region, including the European Union, and it only works when you're talking to one other person. Check Apple's feature availability page, and make sure Audio Call Recording is on in Settings > Apps > Phone.
Can Spiik record phone calls?
Not directly, because iOS doesn't let apps hear phone calls. Record the call with iPhone's built-in recording, then share the audio from Notes to Spiik for AI notes, chat and more languages.
Can Spiik record Zoom, Teams or Google Meet calls?
Yes, on a Mac with macOS 15.2 or later. Choose Mic & System Audio and Spiik records both sides of the call, with no bot joining. On iPhone, Spiik records the room, for example with the call on speaker.
Is it free?
iPhone's call recording is free. The free version records with no time limit, keeps up to 10 recordings and transcribes the first 60 seconds of each. Spiik Pro unlocks full transcripts and AI tools, and the yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial.