Dictus: AI Voice Keyboard
Private, offline dictation
About
This app provides a private, offline voice keyboard that transcribes your speech directly into any application. It prioritizes user privacy by processing all audio locally on your device, with no data collection or internet connection required for its core functionality.
What's New in Dictus
1.9.0
September 24, 2026
Dictus takes you back to the app you were writing in. Tap the mic on the keyboard, speak, and you land back in Notes, Messages or wherever you were, with your text already typed. It works in 87 apps today. When an app cannot be resumed, the swipe back hint appears exactly as before, and Dictus never opens the wrong app. A new engine for French: Nemotron 3.5. Parakeet sometimes drifts into English in the middle of a French dictation. Nemotron can be locked to a language, so French stays French from the first word to the last. It is an added choice rather than a replacement: on clean French Parakeet is still more accurate, and Nemotron is weaker on English jargon. Download it from Models. A dictation started just after installing is no longer lost. The keyboard used to let you record while the model was still compiling, and the text never arrived. It now sends you to the preparation screen instead, and that screen stays up until the model is really ready rather than claiming it after two seconds. Also fixed: two words could get glued together after you deleted a selected word.
MoreFAQ
Does Dictus have ads?
No, Dictus is completely ad-free. The app is free to download and use without any advertisements interrupting your experience.
How does Dictus ensure privacy?
Dictus processes all speech recognition on your device, meaning nothing leaves your iPhone. It requires no account, tracks no activity, and has no servers involved, making it highly private.
Can I use Dictus without an internet connection?
Yes, Dictus works completely offline. Speech recognition is powered by local models, allowing you to dictate in any app, even on a plane or in the subway.
What languages does Dictus support for dictation?
While the keyboard itself supports four main languages (French, English, German, Spanish), the dictation models can transcribe nearly a hundred languages. The default Parakeet model handles 25 European languages and detects which one you are speaking.
Is Dictus open source?
Yes, Dictus is fully open source under the MIT license. This allows anyone to inspect the code and verify its privacy claims directly.
What devices is Dictus available on?
Dictus is currently available for iPhone. It is designed to function as a complete keyboard on your iOS device.
How often is Dictus updated?
The latest version of Dictus is 1.9.0, which was last updated on September 24, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.
What is the age rating for Dictus?
Dictus has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for users of all ages and does not contain mature content.
