# SNotes: Voice & Speech to Text

> Turn speech into clean notes — fast, accurate voice typing in any language.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.speechnotes.voicenotes`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CoolCool Studio
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 118,946
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (369 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-28
- **First published:** 2020-07-07
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speechnotes.voicenotes)
- **Website:** [https://antranvn.github.io](https://antranvn.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://antranvn.github.io/SNotes/Snotes\_speech\_to\_text\_privacy\_policy.html](https://antranvn.github.io/SNotes/Snotes_speech_to_text_privacy_policy.html)

## Description

**SNotes: Speech To Text** is a powerful, user-friendly Chrome extension that converts your voice into notes seamlessly. Unlike other voice-typing tools, it supports continuous, non-stop dictation without interruptions, even during pauses for breathing or thinking. You can dictate for unlimited time while editing text simultaneously, enhancing productivity and ease of use.

This speech-to-text extension incorporates Google's advanced speech recognition for high accuracy and reliability. It offers numerous customization options like beautiful backgrounds, multiple fonts, and an intelligent built-in keyboard that facilitates inserting punctuation, symbols, and frequently used text with a single tap. For added security, notes can be locked via PIN-code or fingerprint access. Additionally, SNotes supports offline voice recognition by allowing language pack downloads and enables quick launching from your browser's notification area. Export your notes as PDF or print them directly with ease.

Experience efficient voice note-taking with SNotes, perfect for professionals, students, and anyone who wants to save time and reduce typing errors through an intuitive and secure voice dictation tool.

## Rankings

- #204,158 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.speechnotes.voicenotes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise SNotes for accurate, easy-to-use speech-to-text and note-taking with dictation. However, recurring issues include crashes and data loss, device compatibility problems (especially on Samsung phones), inconsistent transcription accuracy, and listening interruptions sometimes caused by interference or other apps. Some users report free vs paid version reliability and wish for offline Urdu support. Overall, the app is seen as useful but unreliable for some devices and scenarios.

### Pros

- Effective speech-to-text / voice typing
- Easy to use interface
- Supports note-taking via speech and dictation while typing
- Generally positive performance and user satisfaction

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and data loss
- Device compatibility issues, especially on Samsung phones
- Inaccurate transcription / frequent mistakes
- Listening can stop or fail to pick up words; interference from other apps
- Free vs paid version reliability concerns

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