Fictate: Dictation for Authors
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THE dictation app for fiction authors
- Downloads
- 248+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 15
- 2026 · v1.0.5
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About Fictate: Dictation for Authors
Fictate is the dictation app built for one person: you, the fiction author with a story to tell.
Most dictation tools are made for emails and meeting notes. Fictate is made for fiction. Dictate your scenes aloud, and Fictate transcribes your voice into text you can shape into your manuscript — so you can write more in less time and build a sustainable fiction-writing career through the power of dictation.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
• Custom dictionary — Add your characters, places, and invented words so they're spelled right every time.
• Dictate naturally — Tap the mic and start speaking your words of fiction.
• Transcripts — Your dictation comes back as text you can copy, email, or keep editing.
• Cleanup Tool (Author & Fictator plans) — Teach it your formatting and style, and it tidies every transcript the way you would.
• Outlines (Author & Fictator plans) — Keep your story structure in front of you while you dictate, scene after scene.
• Write anywhere — Your transcripts, recordings, dictionary, and outlines sync across your devices and your web browser, all tied to your account.
BUILT FOR YOUR WRITING CAREER
Whether you're drafting your first novel or your 150th, Fictate helps you write faster and more sustainably — protecting your time, your body, and your creative energy so you can keep telling stories for years to come.
Download to start your free trial and begin fictating your story today!
Most dictation tools are made for emails and meeting notes. Fictate is made for fiction. Dictate your scenes aloud, and Fictate transcribes your voice into text you can shape into your manuscript — so you can write more in less time and build a sustainable fiction-writing career through the power of dictation.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
• Custom dictionary — Add your characters, places, and invented words so they're spelled right every time.
• Dictate naturally — Tap the mic and start speaking your words of fiction.
• Transcripts — Your dictation comes back as text you can copy, email, or keep editing.
• Cleanup Tool (Author & Fictator plans) — Teach it your formatting and style, and it tidies every transcript the way you would.
• Outlines (Author & Fictator plans) — Keep your story structure in front of you while you dictate, scene after scene.
• Write anywhere — Your transcripts, recordings, dictionary, and outlines sync across your devices and your web browser, all tied to your account.
BUILT FOR YOUR WRITING CAREER
Whether you're drafting your first novel or your 150th, Fictate helps you write faster and more sustainably — protecting your time, your body, and your creative energy so you can keep telling stories for years to come.
Download to start your free trial and begin fictating your story today!
What’s new
Version 1.0.5 · Updated September 15, 2026
Rock-solid recording: this update hardens how every take is captured and saved. Recordings show a "Device only" chip until they are backed up to your account, so you always know where your words live. Every recording carries a permanent ID, so it syncs once and only once across your devices. The Fictate™ keyboard now opens the app and tells you why when it needs the microphone or a sign-in. Smoother stops and faster recovery after interruptions. Happy fictating!
User reviews
Fantastic! Hears my words perfectly. Lets me build my own dictionary with character names, and my own clean-up style sheet. The AI clean-up tool is set to opt OUT of all AI training so that my words remain my own. I retain the copyright. There are settings for UK writers vs US. I can view my outline while I dictate....
I was a Beta tester of the Android version as well as the PC desktop version, and am beyond impressed! This app has been thoughtfully designed by a fellow author who is JUST as concerned with security and privacy as I am. The AI-assisted options are NOT "generative" and can be turned off for those who still have con...
As a writer with a hectic schedule, I decided to try out dictation so I could multitask (and spend less time hunched over a computer). But with my strong Southern accent, I had a hard time with other apps misunderstanding me. Fictate is great because I can teach it what I meant to say, and it'll correct itself from ...
This is the best dictation app I have found. I've been able to dictate while walking on a treadmill, doing dishes, and even in the shower. The only con is the price. But once I have the money for it, it's well worth it. I can play back the audio recording to hear any parts the transcription missed. I can take this a...
I am new to dictation and have given up several times while trying to learn on other apps. They couldn't cope with my kiwi accent kept making mistakes. But then I got the chance to try Fictate and fell in love with it. It's so accurate and easy to use. I am excited about writing again. Thank you, Sarah, for creating...
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