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Speechnotes - Speech To Text

Non-stop speech-recognition notepad. Efficiently capture your memos & thoughts.

Ronen Rabinovici · co.speechnotes.speechnotes

3.0 out of 5 (4 ratings) 5M+ downloads v5.0.8 11 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v5.0.8 (508)
Updated
Feb 5, 2026 (8 months ago)
APK size
11 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Productivity (app)
Listed since
Apr 6, 2019 (at least)
Permissions
13 (2 sensitive)
Website
speechnotes.co
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Speechnotes - Speech To Text is an app by Ronen Rabinovici in the Productivity category, listed since at least April 2019. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.63, the APK grew from 4.7 MB to 11 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.3 to 5.0. It asks for 13 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and Bluetooth connect. Compared with version 5.0.2, it adds 1 new permission: “Foreground service microphone”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.0.8

The original Speechnotes, trusted by millions, respects your privacy and does only and exactly what it says it does. Now, better than ever!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Trusted by millions, continuous non-stop and unlimited dictation. Battle tested for years. For thinkers, bloggers, writers, drivers, joggers, busy people and anyone who prefers fast & easy typing. Makes life easy - no more struggling to write down short or long texts. Unlike other voice-typing apps, Speechnotes does not stop listening when you take a break to breath or think. Incorporates a built-in keyboard so you can enjoy the ease of dictation for words and ease of tapping for punctuation & symbols. Designed to make writing fast and easy. Featured on Gizmo's, GeekTime & more. The following features make Speechnotes a powerful speech-enabled notepad, designed to empower your ideas and creativity: - Optional backup to Google Drive - so you never lose a note! - Quick timestamps, use the following codes for the f1-f10 keys, to have a one-tap stamping of current date and or time: - Write short or long texts easily. Dictate hands free for hours! Unlike other apps, Speechnotes will not stop even when you take longer breaks between sentences. - Accurate. Most accurate. Incorporates Google's speech recognition service. - Fast, simple & light. Great for regular text notes too, as it's a super simple & reliable notepad. Battle-tested for years. - Supports offline (though better performance when connected) - Reduces typos & spelling errors - Share, export & print in one tap - Auto capitalization & spacing - Auto saves on every change + drive backup - never lose your work - Edit text ,while still in dictation mode - no need to stop and restart - Simultaneous voice-typing for words with keyboard for punctuation, symbols & emojis - FUN EMOJIS! - Light weight. App is only ±4MB. Notes are saved as plain txt files. - Widget for one-click to transcribe. No need to open the app when you have a thought you need to write down. - Keeps phone awake when transcribing so you can focus on your thoughts - Recognizes many verbal commands for punctuation, new line, etc. - 10 editable cheat keys that 'stamp' (insert) any text you want. Great for standard texts, phrases, address, email, greetings, professional hard terms, that you use a lot. Instead of re-typing them every time - one tap - and its there. - Free for unlimited speech with just a small-non disturbing ad banner. Premium is a 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you upgraded and would like a refund within the first month please send us the order ID (you get it in an email after purchase, usually starts with 'GPA.33...') with 'refund' title to '[email protected]' and we'll refund immediately without questions. - A Free Alternative to Dragon Naturally Speaking. If you need to dictate texts, you will find Speechnotes not only cheaper, but perhaps even a better speech to text solution for you. Multilingual. Voice commands in numerous languages: Period; comma; question mark; colon; semicolon; exclamation mark; exclamation point; new line; new paragraph; open parentheses; close parentheses; hyphen; smiley; smiley face; sad face; dash; open quotation; close quotation; quotation Privacy in short: we value your privacy, your data is only sent to Google's speech recognition service via your built-in Android's Speech Recognizer. Terms in short: even though we do our best to give you a great experience {our livelihood is based on it :) } and even though it was tested by millions over the years, the product is as-is, licensed for usage - not sold, you cannot sue us for anything, use it at your own risk. For Speechnotes for PCs, iOS (on Chrome), desktops, laptops, go to https://speechnotes.co Looking for a voice-typing keyboard instead? Find our 'Speechkeys' app on the Play Store. Enjoy notes talking! ---- {Smartphone image credit: based on image by GadgetsGuy and GalaxyOptimus collage, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47968311}

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.63. Since v5.0.8 it requires Android 5.0+.

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Feb 5, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Rabinovici” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Feb 5, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Feb 5, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Ronen Rabinovici, OU=Rabinovici, O=Rabinovici, L=Givat Shmuel, ST=Israel, C=IL
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)F9:EB:4A:58:E1:59:CA:A2:E4:79:9E:37:80:9D:10:56:27:8D:D8:03
  • File MD57f2f37040244953a116ad75925d023de
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

Speechnotes - Speech To Text requests 13 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Speechnotes - Speech To Text APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Speechnotes - Speech To Text for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 5.0.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 5.0.2 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Speechnotes - Speech To Text free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Speechnotes - Speech To Text APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 7f2f37040244953a116ad75925d023de.

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