Whisper on your Mac
Lifetime adds local WhisperKit transcription for higher-quality on-device speech recognition.
NanoVoice
Local Whisper dictation
Local-first dictation with Whisper on your Mac.
NanoVoice starts with Apple Speech and unlocks local WhisperKit in Lifetime. Use speech to text without a hosted NanoApps speech API or cloud transcription account.
Download NanoVoice
Free. Lifetime is $4.99 one-time. Purchase a license
NanoVoice
Menu bar dictation for Mac
⌃⌘W
1Speak in any Mac text field
2Paste polished text at the cursor
3Keep recordings and meetings local
Free to start
Apple Speech is included. Lifetime adds local Whisper, templates, Meeting Mode, themes, and BYOK providers.
Apple Speech is free
Start with Apple's built-in on-device speech recognition before choosing whether local Whisper is worth it.
No hosted speech API
NanoVoice does not send your audio to a NanoApps transcription server.
Local recordings history
Dictations and meeting transcripts are saved on your Mac for fast keyboard recall.
Bring your own keys
If you use cloud formatting, keys live in Keychain and requests go directly to your chosen provider.
No account required
Download NanoVoice, grant macOS permissions, and use dictation without creating a NanoApps account.
Privacy
Whisper is only one part of the privacy story.
Local transcription matters, but the surrounding workflow matters too. NanoVoice keeps the app Mac-native, stores recordings locally, and makes cloud text enhancement optional instead of mandatory.
For direct comparisons, read NanoVoice vs superwhisper and NanoVoice vs Wispr Flow.
Frequently asked questions
Does NanoVoice use local Whisper?
Yes. NanoVoice Lifetime adds optional local Whisper transcription through WhisperKit. The free tier uses Apple's on-device speech recognition.
Is local Whisper better than Apple Speech?
It depends on your voice, microphone, language, and environment. Apple Speech is quick to start; Whisper can be more accurate for many longer or noisier recordings.
Is NanoVoice a superwhisper alternative?
Yes, if you want a smaller Mac-only app with a free Apple Speech tier, one-time pricing, Meeting Mode, and a keyboard-first menu bar workflow.
Small app.
Serious dictation.
Download NanoVoice for free. Press ⌃⌘W and get words where you are already typing.
Download NanoVoice
Free. Lifetime is $4.99 one-time. Purchase a license