AI voice keyboard for iPhone
Type all day. Speak when it’s faster.
VoiceType is a full iPhone keyboard with voice dictation that writes down what you actually said — no unrequested rewriting. Watch the words appear as you speak, then clean them up only if you want to.
Typing is free Voice: 1-week free trial, then US$1/month Never makes a sound No ads, no tracking
Speech engines
- Meta Muse
- Google Gemini
- OpenAI
- xAI Grok
- Microsoft MAI
- Apple on-device
Start from
- Keyboard
- Control Center
- Action button
- Lock Screen
- Siri
Voice dictation
Dictation that writes what you said.
Most dictation tidies your words behind your back. VoiceType writes down what you actually said — and every change on top of that is yours to switch on.
- Your words, as spokenThe transcript is what you said. Nothing is rewritten unless you ask for it.
- A live transcript while you speakSee the words appear as you talk, so you know it’s listening.
- Optional clean-upSpell your names and terms right, fix obvious grammar and, if you like, set a tone.
- Choose your speech engineMeta Muse Voice Transcribe, Google Gemini, OpenAI, xAI Grok, Microsoft MAI-Transcribe, or Apple’s on-device recognizer.
- A long dictation is never lostDictation history saves as you speak, every few seconds — so an interruption doesn’t cost you what you said.
- Works with Bluetooth headsetsDictate through the headset you already wear.
What you said
With clean-up — optional
Example. With clean-up off, you get the words exactly as transcribed.
Start the microphone
Start talking without leaving your app.
Tap the mic key — or start a session before you even open the keyboard.
The mic key
Tap the microphone on the keyboard. The first time, VoiceType opens briefly to start the session; then you go straight back.
Control Center
Add the VoiceType control to Control Center and start the microphone from any app.
Action button
On iPhones with an Action button, set it to start VoiceType with one press.
Lock Screen
Put the VoiceType control on your Lock Screen, ready before you unlock.
Siri
Say “Start dictation in VoiceType” and keep working where you are.
Live Activity
While the session is on, a Live Activity shows it — with Stop and Resume right there.
How voice works
The keyboard never records.
iOS doesn’t let keyboards use the microphone. So the VoiceType app runs the microphone session, and the keyboard shows you the words.
1. Tap the mic key
Or start a session from Control Center, the Action button, the Lock Screen or Siri.
2. VoiceType starts listening
The first time, the keyboard opens the VoiceType app for a moment to start the microphone session. The app records and transcribes.
3. Go back and keep talking
Return to your app with the back button in the top-left corner. Your words arrive in the keyboard as you speak.
You always know when it’s listening. The orange microphone indicator and a Live Activity show whenever the microphone session is on — and the Live Activity has a Stop button.
The keyboard
A keyboard you can use all day.
Not just a microphone button. A complete keyboard that follows the iPhone conventions you already know — and it’s free.
Full QWERTY
A complete keyboard with shift, numbers and symbols.
Autocorrect that learns
Autocorrect and predictions pick up your names and words.
Swipe typing
Glide across the letters to type a word.
Learns from your fixes
Correct a suggestion once and it remembers the word you chose.
Emoji search
Find the emoji you want by searching for it.
Number pad
Numbers when you need them, without hunting.
Space-bar cursor
Move the cursor with the space bar, plus smart spacing — the iPhone way.
Works offline
Typing works without Full Access and without a connection.
Privacy
What you type stays on your iPhone.
A keyboard sees everything you write. VoiceType is built so that it doesn’t send it anywhere.
Keystrokes stay on the device
What you type is processed on your iPhone. The keyboard does not send it to us.
Full Access, explained
Needed only so the keyboard and the VoiceType app can share voice, vocabulary, learned words and settings — on your iPhone.
AI only with your OK
Cloud speech engines are used only after you allow AI features. Say no, and voice uses Apple’s on-device recognition.
No ads, no tracking
No advertising, no tracking, no data sold and no data brokers.
Set up
Ready in a minute.
Add the keyboard
Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → VoiceType. Start typing right away.
Allow Full Access for voice
Turn on Allow Full Access for VoiceType so the keyboard can share voice and your words with the app. Typing works without it.
Tap the mic and talk
Sign in, start your free week of voice, and speak. Your words appear as you say them.
Pricing
Typing is free. Voice is a dollar a month.
Use the keyboard for free, for as long as you like. Try voice free for a week.
The keyboard
Included with the app
- Full QWERTY keyboard with number pad
- Autocorrect and predictions that learn your words
- Swipe typing and emoji search
- Works without Full Access and offline
VoiceType Monthly
Auto-renewable subscription
US$1.00 per month · local prices vary
1-week free trial for new subscribers
- Voice dictation with Meta Muse, Google Gemini, OpenAI, xAI Grok, Microsoft MAI or Apple on-device
- Live transcript and optional clean-up
- Dictation history, so a long dictation is never lost
- Start from Control Center, the Action button, the Lock Screen or Siri
- No ads. No tracking. Cancel anytime.
Typing is free. Voice dictation requires the VoiceType Monthly auto-renewable subscription; an account is optional. New subscribers get a 1-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, after the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically each month unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in iPhone Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. See the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Does VoiceType send what I type anywhere?
No. Keystrokes are processed on your iPhone, and the keyboard does not send what you type to us. The only exceptions happen when you use them: the text of a dictation you speak goes to the speech engine you chose, and if you have allowed AI features, words you type into the emoji search box may be sent to Google Gemini to find matching emoji. When you correct a suggestion, the word it suggested and the word you chose are saved to your account so the keyboard can learn. More in the privacy policy.
Why does VoiceType ask for Full Access?
Typing, autocorrect, predictions, swipe and emoji work without Full Access and offline. Full Access is needed only so the keyboard and the VoiceType app can share data on your iPhone — voice dictation, your vocabulary, learned words, typing corrections and settings.
Why does the VoiceType app open when I tap the microphone?
iOS doesn’t let keyboards record, so the keyboard itself never records. The VoiceType app runs the microphone session. The first time, the keyboard briefly opens the app to start it; then go back to your app with the back button in the top-left corner. You can also start a session from Control Center, the Action button, the Lock Screen or Siri without leaving your app. How voice works.
Can VoiceType see my passwords?
No. iOS never gives third-party keyboards secure text fields such as passwords — the system keyboard takes over automatically.
Which speech engines can I use?
Meta Muse Voice Transcribe, Google Gemini, OpenAI, xAI Grok, Microsoft MAI-Transcribe, or Apple’s on-device recognizer. Each dictation goes only to the engine you picked.
Does it work offline?
Typing works fully offline. Voice dictation works offline with Apple’s on-device recognizer; the cloud engines need a connection.
How much does it cost?
Typing is free. Voice dictation needs the VoiceType Monthly subscription: US$1.00 per month (local prices vary), with a 1-week free trial for new subscribers. Cancel anytime in iPhone Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions.
Does VoiceType make sounds?
No. VoiceType never makes a sound — no key clicks, chimes or spoken alerts. Everything is shown on screen, so it’s safe to use in a meeting.
Which devices does it support?
iPhone only.
More answers on the support page.
Type all day.
Speak when it’s faster.
Typing is free. Voice is free for a week, then US$1/month.