Apple Dictation

Where it fits

device

MaciPhone

must-haves

Types into any appStays on my device

price

FreeUp to $10 a monthUp to $20 a month

Pricing

Free plan

Yes

From Apple's pricing page, checked October 26, 2026. Prices change; the vendor's page has today's.

Features

Works on

Mac, iPhone

Types into any app

Yes

Runs on your device

Yes

Languages

34

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