Comparison

YapRun vs FlowType Keyboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • On-device AI transcription
  • System keyboard integration
  • Multiple AI models (speed/accuracy)
  • Works offline
  • Live Activity support
  • Dictation history
  • Undo/Redo functionality
Features
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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.

About

FlowType Keyboard

Features
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Stop Typing. Start Flowing. Do you find yourself spending hours typing out messages, emails, and notes? Meet FlowType – the next-generation AI-powered voice keyboard extension that turns your thoughts into perfect text instantly. FlowType does not just transcribe; it captures your unique voice and matches your personal writing style. Whether you are sending a casual text to a friend or drafting a professional email for work, FlowType ensures your communication is clear, fast, and exactly how you intended it. WHY CHOOSE FLOW TYPE? Most dictation tools sound robotic and flat. FlowType is different. It is built to learn your rhythm. You speak naturally, and our AI polishes, refines, and formats your dictation into high-quality text that sounds just like you wrote it. It is like having a personal editor living inside your keyboard. KEY FEATURES • Instant Dictation: Experience the most accurate speech-to-text technology available on mobile. • Smart Style Matching: Choose from Casual, Work, Excited, or Gen-Z styles to match any context. • Universal Keyboard Extension: Use FlowType inside any app like WhatsApp, Slack, Gmail, or Notes. • Intelligent Formatting: Automatic punctuation and grammar correction mean your text is always ready to send. • Privacy Focused: Your voice is your own. We use secure encryption to ensure your data stays private. BUILT FOR PRODUCTIVITY • Professionals: Draft Slack messages and emails 5x faster while on the go. • Students: Dictate study notes and summaries during lectures effortlessly. • Creatives: Capture ideas and long-form thoughts before they vanish. • Efficiency: Perfect for anyone who wants to stop struggling with tiny mobile keys. Download FlowType today and experience the world's most advanced AI dictation keyboard! TERMS, PRIVACY & CONDITIONS Read on https://natural-card-aed.notion.site/FlowType-Terms-of-Service-3bc42a91f1b58112a325c09d9c4f4a0a and https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

YapRun4 screens
FlowType Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YapRun at none against FlowType Keyboard's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FlowType Keyboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. YapRun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
YapRun versus FlowType Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYapRunFlowType Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunAnywhereMudasir Hussain

In-app purchases

None

YapRun

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FlowType Keyboard

Subscriptions2
  • FlowType Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • FlowType Pro Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • FlowType Pro Lifetime$69.99
  • FlowType Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is YapRun free?
YapRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowType Keyboard free?
FlowType Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YapRun or FlowType Keyboard have ads?
Neither YapRun nor FlowType Keyboard shows ads.

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