Absolutely pants, regularly. All my dictations failed today for no reason at all. Just an absolute joke.
Overview
Features & Capabilities
User Growth & Download Statistics
- By:
- BigHand Ltd.
- Downloads:
- 47,712 2
- Rating:
- 5.00 (85)
- Version:
- 3.8.0.553419 Last updated: 2026-09-25
- Version code:
- 553419
- Creation date:
- 2011-02-18
- Publisher country:
GB
- Permissions:
- android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
- android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
- android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS High risk
- android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS High risk
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
- android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
- android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS Moderate risk
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
- android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
- Size:
- 68.70MB
- Email:
- su*****@bighand.com
- Website:
- Privacy policy:
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Google Play Store
- Data ingested on:
- 2026-11-04
- Compare stats and ranking:
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Contact the developer
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- Developed by:
- BigHand Ltd.
- Google Play Store
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bighand.android
- Email:
- su*****@bighand.com
- Website:
- http://www.bighand.com
User Reviews
Users value BigHand as a practical tool for work dictation, and several find it easy to use and generally effective. The recurring concerns are unreliable uploads and syncing, problems with recording or audio, and limited recovery or notification options when a dictation fails or needs attention.
Pros
- Useful for work dictation, including sending messages and time entries for transcription.
- Several users find it easy to use and say it works well or reliably.
- Some users report that the app is improving and that updates have resolved issues.
Cons
- Dictations sometimes fail to upload or sync, get stuck, or are lost; some users also report server login problems.
- Recording and audio problems recur, including crashes, unexpected pauses or rewinds, Bluetooth issues, and recordings that are too quiet.
- Recovery and notification options are limited: users report difficulty resending failed dictations and missing alerts about dictations needing attention.
Recent reviews
Since the most recent update, there are various issues with uploading dictation. The description of the dictation wipes upon uploading and on many occasions, the dictation fails to upload at all, even with refreshing the page and restarting the app. It is very frustrating and is not acceptable for an app that is for professional use.
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