YapRun vs Luya Ai
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YapRun
This voice-to-text keyboard runs entirely on your device, transcribing your speech into text without needing an internet connection or sending your data to the cloud. It offers multiple AI models for speed and accuracy, and saves your dictation history locally.
- On-device AI transcription
- System keyboard integration
- Multiple AI models (speed/accuracy)
- Works offline
- Live Activity support
- Dictation history
- Undo/Redo functionality
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stop typing. start yapping. YapRun is a voice-to-text keyboard that runs entirely on your device. no cloud. no subscriptions. no random server in Virginia listening to your voice notes. just pure, on-device AI transcription that works anywhere you can type. here's the deal — you install YapRun as a keyboard, tap the "Yap" button, and talk. your words appear as text. that's it. no account signup. no email verification. no "start your free trial." it just works. AND YES — YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE. we're not being dramatic. the AI model literally runs on your iPhone's Neural Engine. your audio never touches a server. never gets uploaded. never gets "anonymized and used to improve our services." it stays on your device, gets transcribed, and the audio is immediately discarded. period. — WHAT YOU GET: → Custom Voice Keyboard install YapRun as a system keyboard and use voice dictation in any app — Messages, Notes, WhatsApp, Slack, literally anywhere you type. tap "Yap", talk, done. → Multiple AI Models choose between speed and accuracy. the "Fast" model runs on Apple's Neural Engine with almost zero battery drain. the "Accurate" model gives you better results for longer dictation. you pick what works for you. → Works Everywhere once you set up the keyboard, it works in every single app. iMessage, email, social media, whatever. your voice, your text, your rules. → Live Activity Support see your dictation status right on the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen. know exactly when YapRun is listening, transcribing, or done — no guessing. → ASR Playground want to test how good the transcription is before you commit? open the built-in Playground, hit record, and see the results in real-time. nerd out to your heart's content. → Notepad a simple built-in text editor for testing or quick notes. switch to YapRun keyboard, start talking, see your words appear. → Dictation History every transcription is saved locally so you can go back and copy anything you've dictated. your history, stored on your device, nowhere else. → Undo / Redo made a mistake? undo the last dictation. changed your mind? redo it. simple. → Word Stats track how many words you've dictated and how many sessions you've had. flex your yapping stats. — WHY YAPRUN EXISTS: most voice typing tools send your audio to the cloud. that means: • someone else's server processes your voice • your data exists on infrastructure you don't control • you need internet to use it • there's latency YapRun flips all of that. the AI runs locally using Apple's Neural Engine (or CPU if you prefer). no internet required after the initial model download. no latency from round-tripping to a server. no privacy concerns. we built this because we genuinely believe your voice data is nobody's business but yours. — SETUP TAKES 2 MINUTES: 1. open YapRun 2. allow microphone access 3. add YapRun keyboard in Settings → General → Keyboards 4. enable Full Access (required for the keyboard to work across apps) 5. download a voice model (one-time, ~70-134 MB) 6. start yapping Full Access is needed so the keyboard extension can communicate with the main app to activate the microphone. we don't use it to collect any data. ever. — POWERED BY RUNANYWHERE SDK YapRun is built on the open-source RunAnywhere on-device AI platform. same tech, open codebase, no secrets.
Luya Ai
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Record. Transcribe. Remember. Luya turns every conversation into searchable, organized notes - automatically. Whether it's a work meeting, lecture, interview, or brainstorming session, just tap record and let Luya handle the rest. WHY LUYA? Most meeting apps send your audio to the cloud. Luya is different. Everything - recording, transcription, and speaker identification - happens entirely on your iPhone using Apple's Speech Recognition framework. Your conversations never leave your device unless you choose to share them. KEY FEATURES ONE-TAP RECORDING Start recording instantly with a single tap. A live waveform shows audio levels in real time. REAL-TIME TRANSCRIPTION Watch your words appear as you speak. Luya converts speech to text on-device with high accuracy, creating a complete searchable transcript of every conversation. SPEAKER IDENTIFICATION Luya automatically detects and labels different speakers. Rename speakers to see exactly who said what - perfect for meetings with multiple participants. CALENDAR INTEGRATION Recordings automatically sync to your calendar with the exact date and time. Luya even suggests meeting titles based on your current calendar event. Browse transcripts by day, week, month, or year. FULL-TEXT SEARCH Find any moment from any meeting instantly. Search across all your transcripts by keyword, speaker name, or phrase. Results highlight matches with one-tap navigation. AI-POWERED INSIGHTS Get intelligent summaries, action items, draft follow-up emails, and formatted meeting minutes - all generated from your transcript. Supports Apple Intelligence, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini. AUDIO PLAYBACK WITH TRANSCRIPT SYNC Play back recordings with the transcript highlighted in real time. Tap any line to jump to that moment. Skip forward or backward 15 seconds. The transcript follows along as you listen. EXPORT AND SHARE Share meeting notes via email, Messages, AirDrop, or any app. Export transcripts as PDF, plain text, or Markdown. Save directly to Apple Notes or Files. FOLDERS AND TAGS Organize recordings into custom folders and add tags. Keep work meetings, personal notes, and lectures neatly separated. BUILT FOR PRIVACY - All transcription is performed on-device - Audio files are stored locally in your app sandbox - No Luya servers ever see your recordings - No analytics, no tracking, no ads - Delete your data anytime from Settings - AI features only connect externally when you explicitly configure them PERFECT FOR - Team meetings and standups - Client calls and interviews - Lectures and academic research - Brainstorming sessions - Doctor visits and consultations - Podcasts and content creation - Any conversation worth remembering REQUIREMENTS - iPhone with iOS 17.0 or later - Microphone and Speech Recognition permissions - Optional: Calendar access for automatic event linking Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@luya.info Privacy policy: https://luya.info/privacy
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Verdict
YapRun and Luya Ai are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | YapRun | Luya Ai |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RunAnywhere | Santhosh babu S |
In-app purchases
YapRun
No in-app purchases
Luya Ai
No in-app purchases





