IPA Scribe – Effortless IPA Transcriptions for SLPs & Language Professionals
Save hours of tedious work—IPA Scribe transcribes language to IPA notation instantly, so you can focus on what matters most.
HOW IT WORKS
• Transcribe Effortlessly – Enter speech input via text or voice with a fast, intuitive interface.
• Watch in Real-Time – See the phonetic transcription appear instantly.
• Hear IPA Characters – Tap any IPA symbol to hear your device pronounce it.
• Share with Ease – Export transcriptions as text, images, or spreadsheets.
WORLD-CLASS TRANSCRIPTIONS
IPA Scribe delivers smooth, accurate phonetic transcriptions in seconds. Get five free transcriptions per day with support for:
• Text to IPA – Type with your device’s keyboard.
• Live Speech to IPA – Use your microphone for instant phonetic transcription.
• Document to IPA (IPA Scribe Pro Only) – Snap a photo of text and transcribe it instantly.
• Audio File to IPA (IPA Scribe Pro Only) – Transcribe recordings from Voice Memos or the Files app.
EXPORT & SHARE ANYWHERE
Easily share your transcriptions via iMessage, AirDrop, and more. Export as:
• Text – Copy and paste into any app.
• Image (PNG) (IPA Scribe Pro Only) – Save transcriptions as images.
• Spreadsheet (CSV) (IPA Scribe Pro Only) – Organize transcriptions in spreadsheets.
IPA COMPOSER – TYPE IPA EFFORTLESSLY
Need to type IPA? The advanced IPA keyboard supports over 20 languages. Just type, copy, and paste your IPA transcription anywhere.
BUILT FOR PRIVACY
Your data stays on your device. All transcription processing is handled locally—no cloud uploads, no third-party sharing.
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES
Supports Dynamic Type for adjustable font sizes.
Dark Mode reduces eye strain in low-light environments.
Tap any IPA transcription to hear it pronounced by your device.
IPA SCRIBE PRO – POWER UP YOUR TRANSCRIPTIONS
Unlock unlimited transcriptions, enhanced export options, and advanced features with IPA Scribe Pro.
• Unlimited Transcriptions & Exports
• No daily limits—transcribe as much as you need.
• Export transcriptions as text, PNG, or CSV without restrictions.
• Transcribe in Multiple Languages
IPA Scribe Pro supports IPA transcriptions in 10 languages, including:
• English (UK & US)
• French (France & Québec)
• German
• Spanish (Spain & Mexico)
• Chinese (Simplified)
• Japanese
• Arabic
• Finnish
• Swedish
• Norwegian
Advanced Transcription Tools
• Audio File Transcription – Convert speech in recordings to IPA.
• Document Transcription – Scan written text and transcribe it instantly.
• Print Your Transcriptions
• Print directly to any AirPrint-compatible printer.
Enhanced Privacy & Security
• Lock IPA Scribe with Face ID or Touch ID for added security.
Download IPA Scribe today and save hours on IPA transcriptions!
Nice app, couple asks to make the workflow smoother
TahoeIsGreatGruberIsWrong
Would be great if one could just long tap (or right click on mac) the IPA to copy it as text, or open an action menu allowing for different ways to copy it.Would be nice if there was a way to see history, at least a running list of the 20 or so last searched words
Works well
novace2
I don’t really have much to say. I use this app almost daily as an armature linguistic nerd/conlanger, and it’s really handy to have on my phone. Only using 15 characters per day is kinda annoying, but it’s super easy to get around (this app has a f*k ton of bugs lol) so it’s not that bad. Overall, nice to have
IPA Scribe
Singing5Mom
I appreciate the ease of use. I can type in words and receive immediate IPA translation. It is so helpful for my choirs
English only or broken
Neotint
Unclear how to use the app due to poor user interface design. Seems to only support English. Words in other languages return no ipa transcription potentially due to limited dictionary. Unclear why the app doesn’t work because the interface is not well designed for human users. Promotions to buy the pro version are frequent despite the app demonstrating its poor unfriendly non-intuitive design.
This version contains a few small bug fixes and improvements. Enjoy!
Version 3.0.6
The developer, Blue Mountain Studios, LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Blue Mountain Studios, LLC
Size
160.1 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
