
dictate. — AI Voice Keyboard
Speech to Text · Dictation
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
Now with personal dictionary and smarter AI formatting. Your voice, perfectly typed — in any app.
Speak naturally. Your text appears instantly, right where you’re typing.
dictate. is the AI voice keyboard built for speed and accuracy. It works inside any app — iMessage, WhatsApp, Gmail, Notion, Instagram, and 100+ more — turning your spoken words into polished, formatted writing. No copy-paste. No app switching. No filler words. Just fast, clean writing at the speed of speech.
What makes dictate. different
- It’s a keyboard, not an app — dictate. replaces your keyboard so you can voice-type anywhere you normally type
- Real-time translation — Speak in one language, get text in another. 4 languages supported.
- AI-powered formatting — Punctuation, paragraphs, filler word removal — all automatic. Your voice, cleaned up and ready to send.
- Personal dictionary — Add names, technical terms, and slang so dictation gets it right every time
- Replacement rules — Custom shortcuts that expand into full phrases (e.g., “omw” → “On my way!”)
- Transcription history — Every dictation saved and searchable
- Widget + Live Activity — Start dictating from Home Screen. Track sessions on Dynamic Island.
- Privacy first — Your audio is processed securely. No recordings stored.
Great for
- Replying to messages while walking or commuting
- Drafting long emails without typing a single word
- Taking quick notes after a meeting or before bed
- Posting on social media, hands-free
- Filling out forms and search fields faster
- Accessibility for those with motor difficulties or RSI
Get started in seconds:
1. Enable dictate. keyboard in Settings → Keyboards
2. Tap the globe icon to switch
3. Press the mic and speak naturally
4. Done — your text is ready
Works in every app that accepts text input. Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
Terms of Use: https://usedictate.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://usedictate.app/privacy
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Personal dictionary — Add custom words and phrases so your dictation gets names, technical terms, and slang right every time.
Smarter formatting — New 3-layer AI pipeline that automatically cleans up your speech with better punctuation, paragraphs, and structure.
Swipe while dictating — Now you can swipe between keyboard pages without stopping your recording.
Notifications — Get helpful tips and feature suggestions as you use the app.
Bug fixes and stability — Improved sync reliability, better audio recording, and various under-the-hood improvements.
The developer, Gabriel Monteiro Alonso, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Gabriel Monteiro Alonso
- Size
- 5.8 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- Languages
- English and Portuguese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Pro Monthly $7.99
- Pro Annual $49.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Gabriel Alonso