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Free plan + paidInformation reviewed 2026-10-17
ToText
About this listing
Product and access model reviewed from current official sources; workflow and example are editorial suggestions, not a hands-on test.
Official sourceiPhone and iPad app that turns recordings into transcripts, summaries and answers to questions, with 60 free minutes a month.
Best suited to
ToText is for students, researchers and professionals who record lectures, interviews, voice notes or meetings on an iPhone.
Meet ToText
ToText is for students, researchers and professionals who record lectures, interviews, voice notes or meetings on an iPhone. It transcribes in 60 languages, writes a summary and action items, and answers questions about the recording with timestamp links. It does not join online meetings or capture system audio.
A practical workflow
- Record a short voice note or import a lecture clip
- Read the transcript and summary
- Ask one question about the recording
- Export the result and check names and numbers against the audio
Illustrative input
This example describes a task, not a tested output. Adjust the source material and settings to your own situation.
Import a 20-minute lecture recording and ask for the two key definitions with timestamps.
Result check: Compare names, numbers and commitments in the transcript with the recording, since automatic transcripts can contain mistakes.
Access and alternatives
The Free plan includes 60 transcription minutes a month and up to 2 questions per recording, with no account or payment details needed. Basic is $4.99 a month (1,000 minutes and 30 questions per recording) and Pro is $9.99 a month (2,000 minutes, with fair-use limits). Unused minutes do not roll over, and audio and text are sent to outside providers for processing.
Choose another workflow when its emphasis fits better: AudioPen for turning voice notes into written text; TurboScribe for file-based transcription; Sonix for transcripts with team features.
What you can do
Record or import audio
Transcription in 60 languages with auto-detect
Summaries and action items
Questions answered from the transcript
Search, tags and export to PDF or plain text
Where it helps
- Free tier with 60 minutes a month and no account
- Recordings are stored on the device with optional iCloud sync
- Exports to PDF or plain text
What to consider
- Works on iPhone and iPad only and does not capture meetings or system audio
- Audio and text go to third-party providers, which matters for sensitive recordings
- The Pro plan fair-use limits are not defined
Pricing & free access
Official pricingFree plan + paid
The Free plan includes 60 transcription minutes a month and up to 2 questions per recording, with no account or payment details needed. Basic is $4.99 a month (1,000 minutes and 30 questions per recording) and Pro is $9.99 a month (2,000 minutes, with fair-use limits). Unused minutes do not roll over, and audio and text are sent to outside providers for processing.
Plan information can change. Prices and conditions are set by the provider. Information checked 2026-10-17.
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Questions about ToText
Who is ToText useful for?
ToText is for students, researchers and professionals who record lectures, interviews, voice notes or meetings on an iPhone. It transcribes in 60 languages, writes a summary and action items, and answers questions about the recording with timestamp links. It does not join online meetings or capture system audio.
Does ToText have continuing free access?
The Free plan includes 60 transcription minutes a month and up to 2 questions per recording, with no account or payment details needed. Basic is $4.99 a month (1,000 minutes and 30 questions per recording) and Pro is $9.99 a month (2,000 minutes, with fair-use limits). Unused minutes do not roll over, and audio and text are sent to outside providers for processing.
How should I start a small evaluation?
Record a short voice note or import a lecture clip. Read the transcript and summary.
What should I check in the result?
Compare names, numbers and commitments in the transcript with the recording, since automatic transcripts can contain mistakes.
When should I choose a different workflow?
AudioPen for turning voice notes into written text; TurboScribe for file-based transcription; Sonix for transcripts with team features.
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Documentation-based review · 2026-10-17
Reviewed from the linked official pages. The workflow and example are editorial suggestions; no account-level product test or measured performance comparison was performed.
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