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Apple Voice Memos

Free#3 of 34 in Voice Note Apps

Apple Voice Memos: A free Apple recording app with useful editing, folders, iCloud sync, and transcription. Ranked #3 of 34 in Voice Note Apps by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free, simple recording in the Apple ecosystem.

9.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free, simple recording in the Apple ecosystem
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Transcription
Yes
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Records through built-in, Bluetooth, or compatible external microphones
- Searchable transcripts, folders, favorites, and playback controls
- Exports audio and syncs recordings across Apple devices with iCloud
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS and macOS
- Transcription depends on supported devices and regions
- Focuses on audio notes rather than a broader set of AI note features

Our verdict on Apple Voice Memos

Apple Voice Memos is a free voice-recording app for capturing personal notes, lectures, meetings, and musical ideas on iOS and macOS. It suits people who want a straightforward way to record and organize audio within the Apple ecosystem, including students, professionals, and creators. Recordings can use built-in, Bluetooth, or compatible external microphones, and the app supports editing, playback controls, and sharing or export.

Editing covers trimming, replacing, and resuming a recording, with the option to save changes as a new recording. Folders and favorites help organize a library, while search can look through recording titles and transcripts. Speech transcription is available on supported devices and regions, making audio searchable as text. Playback speed adjustment and skip silence are useful for reviewing longer recordings, though the central focus remains recording and managing audio rather than a broader set of AI note features.

There is no paid tier: Voice Memos is free, with iCloud synchronization across Apple devices and export to Files in M4A or editable audio formats. Logic Pro is also listed as an integration. This makes it a sensible fit for Apple users who need simple recording, editing, and retrieval without a subscription; people working outside iOS and macOS, or seeking more extensive AI note capabilities, should look elsewhere. Documentation is the listed support channel.

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Apple Voice Memos pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on support.apple.com

Apple Voice Memos fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Transcription	Yes
Voice reminders	Not verified
Supported platforms	iOS, macOS
Audio export	Yes
Text export	Yes
Note organization	Folders
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, macOS
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: iCloud, Logic Pro
Pricing	Free plan
Website	support.apple.com
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

Apple Voice Memos integrations

Apple Voice Memos lists 2 integrations on its own site.

iCloud
Logic Pro

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