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Description

Take Dictation is a macOS dictation application designed specifically for Apple silicon Macs operating on macOS 26 or newer. This app efficiently transforms spoken English into written text within any text field of applications like Mail, Notes, and Messages. All voice recognition and text refinement processes are carried out locally on the Mac, ensuring that no audio recordings or transcripts are uploaded elsewhere. Users have the flexibility to initiate and halt dictation using a keyboard shortcut, customize microphone and dictation preferences, and implement fixed cleanup protocols to eliminate filler phrases and insert punctuation seamlessly, all without the need for rewriting through a chatbot. Aimed at Mac users looking to draft responses, notes, and varied lengths of text verbally, the app offers a 14-day trial period and is available for purchase via a one-time household license, eliminating the necessity for an account or ongoing subscription. This makes it a convenient choice for those who prefer dictation over typing.

Description

Yap is a voice dictation application designed for Apple Silicon Macs operating on macOS 13 or newer. By using a simple keyboard shortcut, users can dictate text in any application, whether it be emails, documents, notes, or chats, and Yap will seamlessly convert speech into clean text at the cursor's position. Notably, the speech recognition and text cleanup processes occur entirely on the Mac, ensuring that audio data is never uploaded and enabling dictation to function without an internet connection, although initial setup and occasional license verifications do require online access. The app automatically identifies the spoken language and maintains a local history of previous dictations for convenience. Users can access Yap for a subscription fee of USD 6.90 per month or USD 69 annually, with the opportunity to try the service free for 14 days, although a credit card is necessary for the trial. In conclusion, Yap offers a user-friendly and secure dictation solution for Mac users, enhancing productivity while safeguarding privacy.

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Has API No 

API Access

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Integrations

Apple Mail Yes 
Apple Notes Yes 

Integrations

Apple Mail No 
Apple Notes No 

Pricing Details

$39 one-time
A household license costs $39 one time, with no subscription or renewal. It includes all features, updates, a fully featured 14-day trial, and a 30-day refund. Organization licenses are priced by user count.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$6.90/month or $69/year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Shifted Music

Country

United States

Website

takedictation.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Yap

Website

yapapp.cc/download

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