# Altboard: Offline AI Keyboard — Voice dictation, fully private

> Offline AI keyboard for speech-to-text and text editing on-device. (iPhone/iPad app by Stanislav Cherniavskyi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altboard-offline-ai-keyboard/id6760622185 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stanislav Cherniavskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885374996)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 20 more
- Released: 2026-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altboard-offline-ai-keyboard/id6760622185/reviews.md

## What is Altboard?

Speak in any app. Altboard turns voice into ready-to-send text — fully offline, no servers, no subscriptions. Open source. One-time purchase.

KEY FEATURES

• Voice-to-text in any app on iPhone and iPad — Messages, Mail, Slack, Notes, Safari, anywhere you type
• AI tools right on the keyboard — fix grammar, change tone, rewrite, summarize
• Speech-to-English translation from 90+ languages
• Automatic punctuation, capitalization, and writing style
• Hands-free dictation while walking, driving, or commuting
• Bluetooth headset support and iPad-optimized layout

WHY ALTBOARD

• 100% on-device — works in airplane mode, even in a tunnel
• No accounts, no analytics, no telemetry
• Source code public on GitHub — verify our privacy claims yourself
• One-time purchase. No subscriptions, no ads
• Choose your AI models — from ultra-light to high-accuracy

PICK YOUR ENGINE

Speech recognition — pick the model that fits your device, accuracy needs, and battery preference:

• WhisperKit (highest accuracy)
• Parakeet (NVIDIA, fast and lean)
• Moonshine (ultra-light, smallest footprint)

Text processing with local LLMs:

• Gemma (Google)
• Qwen (Alibaba)
• Llama (Meta)

Every model runs on your device's Neural Engine. No cloud, no API keys, no token quotas.

WHO IT'S FOR

• Writers — long-form drafts at the speed of speech
• Professionals — emails, Slack, meeting notes, hands-free
• Multilingual users — type in your language, send in English
• Privacy-conscious users — sensitive notes that never leave the device
• Developers — open source, audit-friendly, customizable

ONE-TIME, FOREVER

Dictate your first 3,000 words free. To keep dictating after that, pay once — it's yours forever.

All future updates, models, and features included. No subscriptions. No ads. No accounts. No tracking.

OPEN SOURCE

Altboard's full source code is on GitHub. Audit our privacy claims. Fork it. Build it from source. Trust through transparency.

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Speak naturally. Keep your words yours.

Source code on GitHub: https://github.com/Altboard/Altboard
Terms of Service: https://altboard.app/terms

## Key features

- Voice-to-text in any app
- On-device AI text editing
- Speech-to-English translation
- Automatic punctuation and capitalization
- Hands-free dictation
- Customizable AI models
- Open-source and private

## Is Altboard safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Altboard.

## Is Altboard legit?

Altboard: Offline AI Keyboard has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Altboard is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altboard-offline-ai-keyboard/id6760622185/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-09-20*

This is the best app I have ever used for dictation. In the past, I would use the phone's dictation, and it would not get the words exactly right.

### 5/5 — Funktioniert hervorragend

*2026-07-02*

Tolle KI-Tastatur mit einer guten Usability, sehr nützlich. Gut programmiert

### 2/5 — Funktioniert nur halbwegs

*2026-06-15*

Spracheingabe funktioniert so leidlich, leider keine großen Modelle wählbar, die komplexere Formulierungen verstehen. KI-Funktionalität ist komplett defekt, und macht gar nichts, außer den kompletten Text löschen. Schade. Dafür sind 10 Euro leider zu viel, auch wenn ich die grundsätzlich Idee der App wirklich unterstütze.

**Developer response:** Es liegt nicht an der KI, sondern an Ihren überzogenen Erwartungen. Die KI arbeitet vollständig lokal auf dem Gerät und ist damit durch dessen Rechenleistung begrenzt.

Wenn Sie erwarten, dass sie Ihre E-Mails so aufpoliert wie ein Cloud-Dienst für 140 € im Jahr, dann ist diese App nichts für Sie.

Bei Zeichensetzung, Umformulierungen und dem Vereinfachen von Texten leistet sie hingegen durchaus solide Arbeit — als hervorragende Ergänzung zur Sprachtastatur.

### 5/5 — This app is underrated, way better than whisprflow!

*2026-05-26*

Mainly it’s only an $8 one time purchase and fully local vs $15/mo for whisprflow. 

I recommend the dev to allow a free trial or freemium subscription especially since generations don’t cost you anything to get better adoption.

## Frequently asked questions about Altboard

### Does Sayboard have ads?

No, Sayboard is completely ad-free. The app is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions, ads, or in-app purchases, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### How much does Sayboard cost?

Sayboard is available for a one-time purchase of $7.99. This purchase grants you lifetime access to all current and future updates, models, and features without any recurring fees.

### What devices is Sayboard compatible with?

Sayboard is designed for use on both iPhone and iPad devices. It offers an optimized layout for iPads and supports Bluetooth headsets for hands-free dictation.

### Is Sayboard safe for children?

Sayboard has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. Its focus on on-device processing also enhances privacy for all users.

### How often is Sayboard updated?

The latest version of Sayboard is 1.6.0, last updated on May 18, 2026. The developer provides all future updates, models, and features as part of the one-time purchase.

### Can Sayboard be used without an internet connection?

Yes, Sayboard functions 100% on-device and works offline, even in airplane mode or areas with no signal. This ensures your data never leaves your device.

### What AI models does Sayboard use?

Sayboard allows you to choose your AI models, including WhisperKit, Parakeet, and Moonshine for speech recognition, and Gemma, Qwen, and Llama for text processing. All models run locally on your device's Neural Engine.

### What makes Sayboard different from other keyboards?

Sayboard distinguishes itself with its complete offline functionality, on-device AI processing for privacy, open-source nature, and a one-time purchase model. It offers advanced features like speech-to-English translation and AI text editing without subscriptions or data tracking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.13.0 — 2026-10-23

• We’re now Altboard. Nothing else changes. In your keyboard list, look for Altboard.

### 1.12.1 — 2026-10-14

• Fixed rare crashes, including AI processing of long text.

### 1.12.0 — 2026-09-25

• Redesigned first-run setup, including a practice run with the keyboard.
• Faster tab switching and a smoother model list.

### 1.11.0 — 2026-09-20

• The first phrase after a pause is now recognized faster.

### 1.10.0 — 2026-09-13

• Brought back automatic return to your app after dictation.
• Per-app writing styles are back.

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