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Wisper vs Apple Dictation
Apple Dictation is free and built in. Wisper adds clean-up, styles, snippets and translation on top of the words you say.
Stay with Apple Dictation for quick replies, searches and offline use — it’s free and already on your device. Choose Wisper when you dictate messages, emails or notes and want them cleaned up, styled or translated.
- Price
- WisperFrom $4.17/moAppleFree
- Clean-up
- WisperFillers out, formattedAppleAdds punctuation
- Offline
- WisperAndroid onlyAppleOn device
- Android
- WisperYesAppleNo
Feature by feature
Wisper and Apple Dictation, side by side.
Every row is from each company’s own site or store listing. “—” means they don’t publish it.
| Feature | Wisper | Apple Dictation |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | ||
| Mac | macOS 14+ | Built in |
| Windows | ||
| iPhone | Wisper keyboard, iOS 17+ | Built in |
| Android | Floating bubble, Android 9+ | |
| Dictation | ||
| Works in any appDictate wherever you can type | ||
| Languages | Any language | Many; varies by region |
| Offline / on-device | Android only | On device in many languages |
| Custom dictionaryNames and jargon spelled your way | Not published | |
| SnippetsSay a phrase, insert saved text | Not published | |
| AI editing | ||
| Clean-upRemoves fillers and false starts, formats | Adds punctuation | |
| Styles & tone | Presets; custom styles on Pro | Not published |
| Edit selected text by voice | Mac, iPhone and Android | Not published |
| Translate as you speakTalk in one language, get text in another | Into 30 languages | Not published |
| Notes & files | ||
| Meeting & lecture notes | Summary, flashcards, chat | Not published |
| Privacy & teams | ||
| Your data | History stays on your device; audio is sent to transcribe. Not sold. | Processed on your device in many languages |
| Pricing (USD) | ||
| Free plan | 20 dictations a day (5 on Android) | Free, built in |
| Paid, monthly | $19.99 | Free |
| Paid, yearly | $49.99 ($4.17/mo) | Free |
Last checked Oct 2026. Apple Dictation: Apple Support: Use Dictation on Mac · Apple Support: Dictate text on iPhone. Wisper: our pricing page and App Store / Google Play listings. Prices in USD. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
Honestly
Where each one wins.
What you get with Wisper
- Clean textWisper removes “um”s and false starts and formats lists. Apple adds punctuation.
- Styles and toneThe same thought as an email, a chat message or a note.
- Translate as you speakTalk in one language, send in another.
- Your wordsA custom dictionary for names and jargon, and snippets for text you repeat.
- Android tooThe same Wisper on Mac, iPhone and Android.
Where they’re better
- Free and built inNothing to install or pay for.
- Offline on deviceProcessed on your device in many languages, no connection needed.
- No setupNo keyboard to add or permissions to grant.
Pricing
What it costs.
Individual plans in USD, from each company’s pricing page or store listing. Local prices can differ.
Wisper
- Free
- 20 dictations a day (5 on Android)
- Monthly
- $19.99
- Yearly
- $49.99
- Weekly
- $7.99
- Devices
- One plan covers Mac and iPhone; Android is bought on Google Play
Apple Dictation
- Cost
- Included with your Mac, iPhone or iPad
- Account
- None needed beyond your Apple device
Which one is for you
Who should choose which.
You send messages, emails or notes all day and are tired of fixing dictation.
- You dictate long messages and emails
- You want fillers and false starts removed
- You write in more than one language
- You also use Android
You need quick searches and short replies, or audio must stay on your device.
- You only dictate short replies
- You need dictation without a connection
- You don’t want another subscription
Try both
Side by side, in 5 minutes.
- Install WisperMac App Store, App Store (iPhone and iPad) or Google Play. Free to start.
- Bring your wordsAdd the names and jargon you use — and any text you repeat as snippets. If you used Apple Dictation, copy them over.
- Pick a style and languageChoose how your text should sound, and an output language if you write in another one.
- Run the same testSay “um, so, can we move the call to three — no, Friday” in both, and compare.
Wisper vs Apple Dictation: questions.
Is Wisper better than Apple Dictation?
For longer messages, emails and notes, Wisper does more: it cleans up, formats, applies a style and can translate. For quick replies or offline use, Apple Dictation is free and works on device.
Does Apple Dictation stop on its own?
On Mac, Apple says Dictation stops automatically when no speech is detected for 30 seconds.
Can I use both?
Yes. On iPhone, switch keyboards with 🌐. On Mac, give each its own shortcut.
Does Wisper work offline?
On Android, yes. On Mac and iPhone, Wisper needs a connection; Apple Dictation can work on device.
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Mac, iPhone and Android. Free every day; Pro from $49.99/year.