# dictop: AI Voice Dictation — Private Speech-to-Text

> AI-powered voice dictation with on-device transcription and smart editing. (iPhone/iPad app by Actondon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictop-ai-voice-dictation/id6480409728 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Actondon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705474078)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 135 MB
- Languages: Brazilian Portuguese, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China), Korean, European Spanish, French (France), American English, Italian, Japanese, Polish and 2 more
- Released: 2024-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictop-ai-voice-dictation/id6480409728/reviews.md

## What is dictop?

One-time purchase for on-device Whisper transcription. No subscription, ever. Try free for 30 days.

Stop typing. Just speak. dictop turns your voice into clean, accurate text with human-level accuracy and zero subscription.

**Say it once. Never retype.**
Powered by OpenAI Whisper running fully on your device, dictop is the most private and accurate dictation app for iOS. No cloud account required. No words sent to a server. What you say stays on your iPhone.

**2–3× Faster Than Typing**
Voice input is the fastest way to write. Tap to start, speak freely, then review and share your clean transcript. No corrections needed mid-sentence. No focus broken.

**Whisper Accuracy. No Corrections Needed.**
dictop uses state-of-the-art Whisper models, the same technology behind OpenAI's transcription, delivering superhuman spelling and punctuation. Auto-detects your language across 99+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and more.

**Your 3-Step Accuracy Flow**
1. Transcribe with on-device or cloud models
2. Auto-fix repeated mistakes with regex replacement rules
3. Polish grammar and clarity with your own AI prompt

**Key Features**
• On-device Whisper transcription: private, fast, offline
• Tap to record, review, then copy or share anywhere
• On-Demand or Continuous dictation modes
• Pause and resume during long dictation sessions
• Smart replacement rules to auto-fix misrecognized words (regex supported)
• Import pre-built rule packs for punctuation, filler cleanup, and domain terms
• LLM refinement: correct grammar, summarize, reformat with your own AI prompt
• Edit transcript before sharing, no accidental sends
• Transcript history with full-text search
• 13 cloud providers for maximum accuracy: AssemblyAI, Deepgram, Google, Azure, AWS, OpenAI, and more
• Complete privacy: no telemetry, no tracking, no sync

**Pricing That Makes Sense**
One-time purchase for on-device Whisper transcription. Try free for 30 days. Need the highest cloud accuracy or LLM refinement? Buy transcription time by the hour and use it whenever you want. It never expires.
No subscription, ever.

Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

## Key features

- On-device Whisper transcription
- Private and offline speech-to-text
- AI-powered grammar and clarity refinement
- Auto-fix misrecognized words
- Transcript history with search
- Supports 99+ languages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1h Cloud Transcription + AI | $1.49 | one-time |
| 50-Hour Cloud Transcription | $68.99 | one-time |
| 10h Cloud Transcription + AI | $14.49 | one-time |
| 200h Cloud Transcription + AI | $239.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictop-ai-voice-dictation/id6480409728/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Reconhecimento ruim.

*2024-06-08*

A precisão, mesmo no modelo com maior precisão é extremamente baixa para Português BR.

## Frequently asked questions about dictop

### Does dictop have ads?

No, dictop is ad-free. The application is designed to provide a seamless user experience without interruptions from advertisements.

### What is the pricing for dictop?

dictop offers a one-time purchase for on-device Whisper transcription and is free to try for 30 days. Additional transcription time for cloud accuracy or LLM refinement can be purchased hourly and never expires. There are no subscriptions.

### How accurate is dictop's transcription?

dictop utilizes state-of-the-art Whisper models, delivering human-level accuracy with superhuman spelling and punctuation. It auto-detects languages across 99+ options and offers cloud providers for maximum precision.

### Can dictop transcribe offline?

Yes, dictop offers on-device Whisper transcription, which is private, fast, and works offline. This ensures your spoken words are processed directly on your device without needing an internet connection.

### What devices does dictop support?

dictop is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, requiring iOS 17.0 or later. This broad compatibility allows users to transcribe across multiple Apple devices.

### How often is dictop updated?

The latest version of dictop is 3.12.1, released on August 10, 2026. Updates are provided to enhance features and ensure optimal performance.

### Can dictop help improve my writing?

Yes, dictop includes an LLM refinement feature that allows you to correct grammar, summarize, and reformat transcripts using your own AI prompts. This helps polish your text for clarity and conciseness.

### What languages does dictop support?

dictop auto-detects and supports transcription in over 99 languages, including major languages like English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Arabic, and Japanese.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.12.1 — 2026-08-10

Dictate Anywhere with the New Dictop Keyboard

- Dictate directly into text fields across your favorite apps.
- Start and stop recording from the custom Dictop keyboard.
- Use your selected Dictop transcription model, including supported on-device and cloud models.
- Apply your existing replacements and AI rewriting preferences automatically.
- Follow recording activity and stop an active keyboard session from the Live Activity.
- Quickly return to your regular keyboard whenever you want to type.

Additional Improvements

- Visible transcription progress for cloud models.
- Improved reliability when switching apps, keyboards, or text fields.
- Better recovery when dictation is interrupted.
- Accessibility, privacy, and performance improvements throughout the app.

### 3.9.3 — 2026-03-07

Performance improvements.

### 3.8.2 — 2026-02-07

Apple Intelligence Integration - Free On-Device AI Processing

Refine your transcriptions with Apple Intelligence, completely free and private:
• Process transcriptions on your device with Apple's 3B parameter on-device model
• No cloud credits required - unlimited usage
• Works with any speech-to-text model (cloud or on-device)
• Complete privacy - nothing leaves your device
• Automatic availability on macOS 15.1+ and iOS 18.1+ devices

Simply enable AI Post-Processing in settings and select Apple Intelligence. The app will automatically use on-device processing when available, with seamless fallback to cloud models when needed. Perfect for users who want AI-powered transcription refinement without consuming cloud credits.

### 3.7.0 — 2026-01-25

Parakeet V2 and V3 models are added as on-device models.
- Parakeet V2 supports only English
- Parakeet V3 supports 24 languages and automatic language detection

### 3.5.0 — 2025-09-06

No release notes.

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