Voice to text on iPhone and Android in any app
Short answer
To get voice to text in any app on your phone, install F5Type (iPhone: iOS 15+, App Store; Android: Google Play), add the F5Type keyboard, then tap its mic in WhatsApp, Messages, Gmail, Slack or any other app and speak. F5Type removes filler words and fixes punctuation before the text appears. Free plan: 60 minutes a month; Pro: $14.99 a month or $107.99 a year on the web (store prices can differ by country).
Key facts
- iPhone
- iOS 15+, App Store, F5Type keyboard with Full Access
- Android
- Google Play, F5Type keyboard
- Offline
- Drafts on the phone, finished in the cloud when you reconnect
- Sync
- Notes sync with Mac and Windows on one account
How do I add the F5Type keyboard on iPhone?
- 1Install F5Type from the App Store.
- 2Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
- 3Tap Add New Keyboard and choose F5Type.
- 4Tap F5Type and turn on Allow Full Access — this is what lets the keyboard use the microphone.
- 5In any app, tap the globe key and choose F5Type.
How do I add the F5Type keyboard on Android?
- 1Install F5Type from Google Play.
- 2Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard.
- 3Tap Manage keyboards and turn on F5Type.
- 4In any app, switch to the F5Type keyboard from the keyboard switcher.
How is this better than the built-in phone dictation?
- You get finished text: no "um", correct punctuation, optional Email or Message style.
- Your dictionary keeps names and terms spelled your way.
- Everything you dictate is saved and synced to your computer.
- Recording keeps working with a bad connection.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the iPhone keyboard need Full Access?
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Full Access is what lets a keyboard use the microphone and turn your voice into text. Without it, the keyboard cannot dictate.
Can I dictate a note without another app?
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Yes. Open the F5Type app and tap the mic to dictate a note.
Does it work in WhatsApp and Telegram?
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Yes, in any app where you can type.