# Letterly: Write by Voice & AI

> Take voicenotes. Transcribe audio to text. Rewrite with AI writing assistant

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.draftai](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.draftai)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.draftai`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Letterly
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 111,965
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,423 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2024-01-24
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 126 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.draftai)
- **Website:** [https://letterly.app](https://letterly.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://letterly.app/policy/](https://letterly.app/policy/)

## Description

**Letterly** turns spoken words into clear, structured, ready-to-use text. Record a voice note or dictate directly, then use AI to rewrite, summarize, or organize your thoughts for messages, emails, social media posts, articles, journals, meeting notes, task lists, and more.

Supporting 50+ languages, Letterly can transcribe speech without rewriting, accept typed text, and share finished content through apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and email. Its optional AccessibilityService-powered dictation feature helps users enter text into other apps without typing, while dark and light modes provide a comfortable writing experience.

## Rankings

- #210,617 — Overall
- #27 — writing tools
- #29 — speech

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.draftai.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.draftai.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users praise Letterly for its accurate AI transcription and rewriting capabilities, clean and intuitive UI, and diverse content creation options. However, multiple reviews point out the high cost and subscription issues, lack of robust note organization and cross-device support, recording limitations, and concerns regarding privacy and data security.

### Pros

- Highly accurate AI transcription with minimal editing required.
- Clean, simple, and intuitive user interface making it easy to use on the go.
- Effective AI rewriting features that convert rambling speech into coherent, professional text.
- Supports multiple content formats including emails, to-do lists, summaries, and blog posts.
- Responsive developers who actively work on bug fixes and improvements.

### Cons

- Subscription and pricing model criticized as expensive and sometimes confusing with trials that lead directly into annual subscriptions.
- Lack of advanced note organization features like tagging, naming, folders, or search.
- No desktop app or API currently available, limiting cross-device usage and syncing capabilities.
- Limited recording options, such as only allowing one recording per note and no seamless way to continue recording in existing notes.
- Privacy concerns due to unclear data handling, storage, and encryption policies.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.draftai)
