Stop typing.Start speaking.
Private, instant voice to text for macOS 26. Hold a hotkey to record; AI edits at your cursor.
“um so basically the thing is we need to uh fix the authentication bug”
How it works
Three steps to polished text
Record
Hold the hotkey and speak naturally.
Enhance
AI removes filler words and fixes grammar.
Paste
Polished text appears at your cursor.
Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
On-device transcription
Apple's speech recognition runs entirely on your Mac. No audio leaves your device.
- ●100+ languages and locales.
- ●Zero-latency, instant results.
- ●Works offline, completely private.
- ●Professional-grade audio processing.
AI enhancement
Turn rough transcripts into clean, formatted text. Use Apple Intelligence on-device or connect a cloud model.
- ●Apple Intelligence (on-device).
- ●OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq.
- ●Custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints.
Instruction sets
Built-in presets for common workflows. Create your own or customize any preset.
- ●Default & Advanced for everyday dictation.
- ●Coding for developers. Email for professionals.
- ●Meeting Notes & Messaging for conversations.
- ●Custom: your prompt, your rules.
Fast punctuation & grammar
Context intelligence
Reads your screen locally to understand names, terms, and context—improving accuracy without sending data anywhere.
- ●Private on-device screen reading.
- ●Active app detection.
- ●Custom vocabulary dictionary.
- ●Find and replace patterns.
- ●Toggle per preset.
Transcription history
All transcripts are saved locally and searchable.
- ●Date-grouped list.
- ●Full-text search.
- ●Metadata and timing inspector.
- ●Quick copy and export.
Metrics dashboard
Understand your voice-to-text workflow.
- ●Recording and word count.
- ●Enhancement success rate.
- ●Usage trends.
- ●Performance insights.
Menu bar and hotkeys
Access from anywhere. Hold to record, release to enhance.
- ●Menu bar quick actions.
- ●Configurable global hotkey.
- ●Double-tap to toggle recording.
- ●Auto-paste at cursor.
- ●Preserve clipboard option.
Use cases
Built for how you work
For developers
Turn voice notes into clean technical docs.
- ●Code comments and docs.
- ●Commit messages and PRs.
- ●Specs and architecture notes.
- ●Bug reports and reviews.
For professionals
Dictate emails faster than typing.
- ●Email drafts and replies.
- ●Meeting notes and summaries.
- ●Reports and presentations.
- ●Tasks and reminders.
For everyone
Your voice, perfectly transcribed.
- ●Quick notes and ideas.
- ●Messages and social posts.
- ●Accessibility for RSI and mobility.
- ●Journaling and language practice.
Privacy & Security
Your voice, your data, your control
Process everything on-device, or opt in to cloud enhancement.
On-device transcription
Apple Speech runs entirely on your Mac.
On-device enhancement
Apple Intelligence processes text locally.
Secure API key storage
Keys stored in macOS Keychain.
Private screen reading
Screen context is analyzed on your Mac using Apple's Vision framework—nothing is uploaded.
No telemetry or tracking
Your data stays yours.
Local storage
Transcripts saved with SwiftData.
Comparison
Beyond basic dictation
macOS Dictation types what you say. OwlSay enhances it.
| Feature | Dictation | OwlSay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic transcription | ||
| AI text enhancement | ||
| Screen context awareness | ||
| Custom instructions | ||
| Multiple AI providers | ||
| Transcription history | ||
| Analytics dashboard | ||
| Custom vocabulary | ||
| Auto-paste at cursor | ||
| Global hotkey | ||
| 100+ languages |
Technical Specifications
Under the hood
Platform & Architecture
- Requirements
- macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later
- Architecture
- Native SwiftUI with SwiftData persistence
- Transcription Engine
- Apple Speech (on-device)
- Languages
- 100+ languages via Apple Speech Recognition
Supported AI Providers
Apple Intelligence
On-device- Foundation Models
OpenAI
Cloud- GPT-5.1
- GPT-5.1 Mini
- GPT-4.1
- +3 more
Anthropic
Cloud- Claude Sonnet 4.5
- Claude Opus 4.5
- Claude Haiku 4.5
- +2 more
Groq
Cloud- Llama 4 Maverick
- Llama 4 Scout
- Kimi K2
- +1 more
Custom
Any- Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Pricing
Simple, one-time purchase
No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Buy once, use forever.
One-time purchase
- All features included.
- Free updates.
- Email support.
Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later
30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
FAQ
Common questions
OwlSay relies on Apple's latest speech and on-device AI APIs in macOS 26, enabling higher accuracy and private processing.
No. Transcription and Apple Intelligence enhancement run on-device. Connect cloud providers only if you prefer their models.
Dictation types what you say. OwlSay enhances the text—fixes grammar, removes filler words, formats lists, and uses context.
Only if you opt in to a cloud provider. Transcription is always on-device; enhancement can be on-device with Apple Intelligence.
Yes. Connect any OpenAI-compatible endpoint, including self-hosted or enterprise deployments.
Locally on your Mac via SwiftData. Browse, copy, export, or delete anytime.
Only if you enable it. Screen reading uses Apple's on-device Vision framework to understand names and terms—nothing leaves your Mac, and you can toggle it per preset.
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