If you want a tool that records and transcribes handwritten notes with audio, Livescribe is worth a look. Livescribe's smart pens record your handwritten notes and accompanying audio, taking 72 snapshots per second with an infrared camera. The Livescribe+ app synchronizes notes across devices, converts handwriting into text and lets you search. It integrates with multiple cloud services for sharing, too, so it's good for taking notes in meetings, classes or brainstorming sessions.
Another tool worth considering is Auri, a full-featured productivity suite that includes a multilingual AI Keyboard for writing, translation and grammar checking. Auri also has voice dictation, a smart notes feature for recording and transcribing notes, and Text-to-Speech Pro for high-quality audio. It works on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch and offers a free version and a Pro subscription.
If you prefer a more AI-infused approach, Audionotes converts voice and text notes into structured, actionable text. It lets you create content, make to-do lists and help with work tasks. With smart transcripts, Zapier, Notion and WhatsApp integration, and a magic chat and search feature, Audionotes is versatile and powerful.
Last, Talknotes is an AI-powered tool that transcribes voice recordings into formatted text, supporting more than 50 languages. It's available on iOS and Android and includes a markdown editor for structuring notes and custom output formats. With the ability to export notes and link to other apps with Zapier, Talknotes is good for brainstorming, content creation and transcribing interviews.