Dictation on the iPhone...anything new

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I’ve been using Drafts and Otter to dictate on my iPhone, on my commute. Both okay, but wondering with the new IOS if anyone is using a new program successfully?

(I have a 30 minute solo-drive commute and love to dictate during that time.)

Any suggestions?

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Just Press Record is my tool of choice.

On good quality recordings, it does a decent job transcribing your dictations as well. It has good Apple Watch integration as well

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Doesn’t Apple’s own Voice Memos do the trick (seriously. I’ve not the need for dictation at the moment, so is a honest question looking for an honest answer…)?

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That is a good point Clay. However, Voice Memos doesn’t automatically transcribe. I hadn’t noted that in my post, but the auto transcribe is what I need/want.

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Y’know, I had used JPR for a while but forgot about it. I did like it, but found the transcription not as good as Drafts.

I would love Drafts if the time of recording was longer.

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Agreed on both points:

  1. Drafts is incredibly good at dictation.
  2. What I like about JPR is that sometimes when I am composing - especially if I am deep in process - I am a little more raw with dictation. Having the recording to go back to if I need it, but also have the autodictation is a huge plus. And, as mentioned before, the app on the watch makes for an EXCELLENT companion app.
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Are you referring to the duration of a dictation that you want to record? You can set Drafts to have an infinite dictation duration (tap the duration to change it):

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Use the Drafts dictate menu option and not the microphone at the bottom of the keyboard:

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Hope this helps. If I’ve misunderstood your issue, sorry!

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Ah…Tony…that is wonderful! Thanks greatly…

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