Voice Activated
Safety Recording
with AI Transcription
The #1 voice recorder app for iPhone with hands free recording, custom voice triggers, gender voice filter, and live speech to text transcription powered by advanced AI. Perfect for personal safety, meetings, lectures, and voice memos.
Everything You Need for
Safe Recording
Mic Buddy combines powerful voice recording with AI transcription to keep you safe and organized.
Voice Activated Recording
Set custom voice triggers for hands free recording. The best voice command recorder for iPhone. Capture audio instantly without touching your phone.
AI Transcription
Get accurate live speech to text powered by advanced AI. The most powerful transcription app with automatic text conversion.
Personal Safety App
Feel safer with instant documentation. The #1 safety recording app for women, workplace protection, and emergency situations in 2025.
Gender Voice Filter
Unique AI gender detection triggers recording only when male or female voices are detected. Perfect for personal safety and targeted recording.
100+ Languages Supported
Multilingual transcription in over 100 languages. Perfect for international travelers, language learning, and multilingual meetings.
On Device Processing
Privacy focused voice recorder with on device AI. No cloud uploads, your recordings and transcriptions never leave your iPhone.
Background Recording
Continue recording in the background while using other apps. Best background voice recorder for meetings, lectures, and interviews.
Export & Share
Export recordings as audio files or text transcripts. Easy sharing via email, messages, AirDrop, or cloud storage.
Recording Made
Simple & Safe
Four simple steps to hands free voice recording with instant AI transcription.
Set Your Trigger
Choose your custom voice trigger phrase. It can be anything you want - a code word, a phrase, or even a specific name.
Say the Magic Words
When you need to record, simply say your trigger phrase. Mic Buddy is always listening in the background, ready to start.
Recording Starts
Recording begins instantly, hands free. Continue what you're doing while Mic Buddy captures everything in the background.
Get Your Transcript
When you're done, access your recording with AI transcription. Search, share, or export as needed.
Configure Your Trigger
Trigger Phrase:
Perfect For
Every Situation
From personal safety to professional documentation, Mic Buddy adapts to your needs.
Personal Safety
Feel more secure walking alone, in unfamiliar places, or during late night commutes. Voice activated recording means help is just a phrase away.
"Hey Mic Buddy" when walking to your car at night
Workplace Protection
Document important meetings, HR conversations, or workplace interactions. Create an audio record when you need one.
Record performance reviews or sensitive discussions
Students & Lectures
Never miss important lecture content. Record classes and get automatic transcriptions to review later.
Capture entire lectures with searchable transcripts
Healthcare Appointments
Record medical consultations to review later. Never forget important instructions or diagnoses from your doctor.
Remember everything your doctor said
Driving & Travel
Voice notes while driving, record interactions during rideshares, or document travel experiences hands free.
Safely capture ideas without touching your phone
Legal Documentation
Create audio evidence for disputes, document verbal agreements, or record interactions that may need verification.
Preserve important conversations as evidence
Languages Supported
Voice Activation
Transcription Accuracy
Private & Secure
Loved by Users
Everywhere
See what people are saying about Mic Buddy and how it helps them stay safe and organized.
"As a nurse working night shifts, Mic Buddy gives me peace of mind. The voice activation means I can start recording instantly if I ever feel unsafe walking to my car."
Sarah M.
Healthcare Worker
"I use Mic Buddy for every property showing. The transcription feature helps me remember client preferences and requests without taking notes during tours."
David K.
Real Estate Agent
"This app has been incredible for my studies. I record all my lectures and the AI transcription is amazingly accurate. Searchable notes save me hours!"
Emily R.
Graduate Student
"After a few difficult passengers, I started using Mic Buddy. Just knowing I have a record of every ride gives me confidence and protection."
Michael T.
Uber Driver
"I record my kids' doctor appointments so I can review the information later. No more forgetting important health advice or medication instructions."
Lisa C.
Working Mother
"The quality of recording and transcription is top notch. I use it for interviews and the AI transcription is remarkably accurate."
James W.
Journalist
4.9 Rating
on the App Store
Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about Mic Buddy and voice activated recording.
Mic Buddy listens for your custom trigger phrase in the background. When you say your phrase (like "Hey Mic Buddy"), the app instantly begins recording. This works even when your phone is locked or the app is in the background.
Absolutely. All recordings are stored locally on your device by default. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud without your explicit consent. We use on device processing when possible, and any cloud transcription uses secure, encrypted connections.
Mic Buddy's AI transcription supports over 100 languages and dialects. This includes English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, and many more.
Recording laws vary by location. Some jurisdictions require all party consent, while others only require one party consent. We recommend checking your local laws before recording. Mic Buddy is a tool—how you use it is your responsibility.
Mic Buddy is optimized for battery efficiency. Voice trigger listening uses minimal power thanks to Apple's on device speech recognition. Active recording does use more battery, similar to any audio recording app.
Yes! You can record audio completely offline. Basic transcription can work offline with on device processing. For the most accurate transcription, an internet connection is recommended.
The free version includes basic voice activated recording, limited transcription minutes, and local storage. Premium subscribers get unlimited transcription, cloud backup options, extended background recording, and priority support.
You can export recordings as audio files (M4A) or text transcripts. Share via email, messages, AirDrop, or save to cloud services like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or Google Drive directly from the app.
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