Best Voice Note Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Voicenotes is ranked #1 of 32 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Diktafon and Whispr Notes. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Diktafon. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Cleft at $3.33/mo.
When a spoken idea is easier to capture than to type, a voice note app can help preserve it for later use. Compare transcription and text export with audio export to see how each handles recordings after capture. Note organization matters if you plan to sort or revisit notes, while voice reminders offer another feature to consider for follow-up. Supported platforms can shape where you record and access notes. Easy Voice Recorder, AudioPen, and Cleft are among the options shown, alongside Diktafon and Voice Inbox. Check free-plan availability and the paid-from price, then weigh those details against whether you need quick recordings, organized notes, or text you can take elsewhere.
32 voice note apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Voicenotes iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$9/mo
- 2 Diktafon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6Free Transcription: YesSupported platforms: Android, iOS, Linux, macOS
- 3 Whispr Notes iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5$4.17/mo Transcription: YesSupported platforms: web, windows, macos, ios, android
- 4 Voice Notebook iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free Transcription: YesSupported platforms: web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension
- 5 Cleft iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$3.33/mo
- 6 AudioPen iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free
- 7 Voice Inbox iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$4.17/mo Transcription: YesVoice reminders: YesSupported platforms: ios, macos
- 8 Yuho iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$5/mo Transcription: YesSupported platforms: iOS, macOS
- 9 Fabric iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$8/mo
- 10 Google Recorder Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9 Transcription: YesSupported platforms: web, android
- 11 Easy Voice Recorder iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3Free Transcription: YesSupported platforms: iOS, Android
- 12 Snow iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$8/mo
- 13 ClearText iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$9.99/mo Transcription: YesSupported platforms: iOS, Android
- 14 Offscript iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8 Transcription: YesSupported platforms: iOS, Android
- 15 Memonium iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6
- 16 Memo iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6 Transcription: YesSupported platforms: ios
- 17 Moment Notes iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6 Transcription: YesVoice reminders: YesSupported platforms: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
- 18 DayVo iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5 Transcription: YesSupported platforms: ios, macos
- 19 Soniox No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$19.99/mo
- 20 Noted iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Supported platforms: ios, macos
- 21 tellmint Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0
- 22 SonWeave AI Notes iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Transcription: YesSupported platforms: ios
- 23 SpeakPipe iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Supported platforms: web, ios, android
- 24 Voice Minder Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Transcription: YesVoice reminders: YesSupported platforms: android
- 25 Hum Memo iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Transcription | Voice reminders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voicenotes | 9.6 | Free plan | $9/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 2 | Diktafon | 9.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Whispr Notes | 9.5 | Free plan | $4.17/mo | Yes | 4.17 /mo | Yes | — |
| 4 | Voice Notebook | 9.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Cleft | 9.2 | Free plan | $3.33/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | AudioPen | 9.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 33 /mo | — | — |
| 7 | Voice Inbox | 9.1 | Free plan | $4.17/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | Yuho | 9.0 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Fabric | 8.9 | No | $8/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 10 | Google Recorder | 8.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 11 | Easy Voice Recorder | 8.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 12 | Snow | 8.2 | No | $8/mo | Yes | 8 /mo | — | — |
| 13 | ClearText | 7.9 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | Yes | — |
| 14 | Offscript | 7.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 15 | Memonium | 7.6 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 16 | Memo | 7.6 | No | — | Yes | 5.99 /mo | Yes | — |
| 17 | Moment Notes | 7.6 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | DayVo | 7.5 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 19 | Soniox | 7.1 | Free plan | $19.99/mo | Yes | 19.99 /mo | — | — |
| 20 | Noted | 7.1 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 21 | tellmint | 7.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 22 | SonWeave AI Notes | 6.8 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 23 | SpeakPipe | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | 12 /mo | — | — |
| 24 | Voice Minder | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 25 | Hum Memo | 6.5 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which voice note app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Voicenotes is ranked #1 of 32 with a score of 9.6. Diktafon is second and Whispr Notes third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Cleft has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.