Siri keeps opening when I double-tap Command?

macOS can use double-tap Command for Siri. If Siri opens instead of VoiceType, open System Settings, go to Siri, and change or clear the keyboard shortcut. Then try VoiceType's double-tap Command again.

Text is not being pasted into apps?

Grant Accessibility for VoiceType in System Settings, Privacy and Security, Accessibility. If an app field uses secure input, macOS can block pasting; VoiceType will fall back to clipboard and notify you. For best results, install from the DMG to Applications and launch from there.

The app says it cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified?

Control-click the VoiceType app, choose Open, then confirm Open. You only need to approve the first launch. Later builds are notarized; keep Gatekeeper on for your protection.

Is my voice audio uploaded to the cloud?

Core transcription runs on your Mac. Audio is not uploaded to our servers. Optional features that send data, such as AI Polish when you enable it, only send the transcribed text you choose to polish—not raw audio from our app flow.

What does the Free plan include?

The Free plan includes system-wide local transcription with a daily time allowance (30 minutes per day) on supported macOS versions. Pro unlocks unlimited transcription and AI Polish.

What is the difference between the App Store build and the direct download?

The App Store build is sandboxed and is clipboard-first for text insertion. The direct DMG build supports the full auto-paste and accessibility-based insertion path when you grant the requested permissions. Both use the same local transcription engine.

What macOS versions are supported?

VoiceType targets macOS 13 and later on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Use the latest macOS updates for the best speech and accessibility behavior.

How do I cancel a Pro subscription or get a refund?

For subscriptions purchased on the web through Stripe, use the customer billing portal linked from the website footer. For App Store purchases, use Apple's subscription and refund tools in Settings or on reportaproblem.apple.com. See the Refund policy page for details and email support@techbantu.us if you need help.

Terminal-first dictation for macOS

Speak messy.
Paste polished.
Anywhere on your Mac.

VoiceType is system-wide dictation for Mac. Press ⌘⌘ and speak — it types at your cursor in Terminal, docs, email, chat, and business tools. Built for developers and professionals like nurses, lawyers, receptionists, and teams who need high-accuracy notes fast.

VoiceType

Download for Mac View Pricing

macOS 13+ required | Apple Silicon & Intel supported | 4.7 MB

Why VoiceType?

System-wide voice typing built for terminal and code.

Press ⌘⌘ to Dictate

One hotkey, instant text at your cursor. No extra steps.

Local-first Privacy

On-device transcription keeps audio on your Mac. AI polish is opt-in.

AI Polish (Pro)

Clean grammar and punctuation without changing meaning.

Every Text Field

Terminal, IDEs, browsers, docs, email, chat — one hotkey everywhere.

Terminal Native

Speak commands and snippets; they land at the cursor in any shell.

Invisible Until You Speak

Minimal UI, zero clutter. Just talk and keep moving.

Who It's For

VoiceType is built for accuracy across technical and professional workflows.

Healthcare

Fast, accurate notes for nurses, clinicians, and care teams.

Legal

Draft memos, capture case notes, and speed up documentation.

Reception & Front Desk

Capture calls and appointments without taking hands off the workflow.

Business Teams

Meeting notes, CRM updates, emails, and reports in seconds.

Developers & IT

Terminal, IDEs, and scripts — voice input where typing is slow.

Sales & Support

Log call notes, follow-ups, and summaries with minimal friction.

Developer Scenarios

Focused workflows with tested insertion paths and clear limitations.

Dictation for Terminal

Fast shell command drafting in Terminal and iTerm2, including secure-input fallback behavior.

Coding Notes

Capture architecture notes and TODOs in VS Code, Cursor, Notion, and docs without context switching.

Bug Report Drafting

Turn spoken issue context into structured bug reports for Linear, Jira, GitHub, and internal trackers.

PR Review Dictation

Speak review comments and feedback directly into GitHub, GitLab, and code review tools.

Works In Matrix

Compatibility matrix for terminal, IDE, browser, chat, docs, and mail apps.

Known Limitations

Transparent edge cases, secure-input caveats, and App Store channel behavior differences.

Developer Quickstart

Install by command, open DMG, drag to Applications, then grant Accessibility for direct auto-paste.

curl -L "https://voicetype.dev/VoiceType.dmg" -o "$HOME/Downloads/VoiceType.dmg" && open "$HOME/Downloads/VoiceType.dmg"

Download DMG View Compatibility Matrix

After opening the DMG: drag VoiceType to Applications, launch it once from Applications, and grant permissions when prompted.

App Store channel remains clipboard-first; direct DMG channel enables auto-paste workflows.

Simple Pricing

30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. Start with a free trial in the app (7 days monthly · 14 days annual on the App Store).

Just $6/mo when you pay annually ($72/yr). Direct: $8/mo and $72/yr. App Store: $7.99/mo and $71.99/yr (Apple price tiers).

Free

Up to 30 minutes of transcription per day
Local-first transcription
Works in any app
Basic support

App Store Direct (DMG)

Best value

Pro

$8/mo or $72/yr

Unlimited transcription · AI Polish · Just $6/mo billed annually on Direct

Unlimited transcription
AI Polish (cloud)
Cancel anytime

App Store Direct — Pro yearly

Monthly ($8) via Stripe

Lifetime

$149 once

Pay once, use forever
All future Pro feature updates
No recurring charges

App Store Direct — Lifetime

Release History

What's new in the latest builds.

VoiceType 1.0.13

Mar 6, 2026

Performance and accuracy improvements
Model refresh control
Update reliability improvements

Per-version notes and earlier builds: latest release notes and the Sparkle appcast (full version history for auto-updates).

Roadmap

Planned

Windows support (after macOS maturity)
Voice commands for common workflows
Terminal and script automation shortcuts
Industry-specific vocab packs

How to Use

Get started in 3 simple steps

Install & Grant Permission

Download VoiceType, drag it to Applications, and open it. When prompted, grant Accessibility Permission so VoiceType can type into other apps.

System Preferences → Privacy & Security → Accessibility → Enable VoiceType

Double-Tap Command to Record

Press the ⌘ Command key twice quickly to start recording. Speak naturally, then double-tap again to stop and paste.

Works in any text field - terminal, IDEs, email, docs, chat

Enable AI Polish (Optional)

Click the menu bar icon and enable AI Polish to automatically fix grammar, punctuation, and formatting.

Pro subscription required for AI Polish feature

Troubleshooting

Siri keeps opening when I double-tap?

macOS uses double-tap Command for Siri by default. If Siri keeps opening, disable Siri's shortcut in System Preferences → Siri → Keyboard Shortcut to use VoiceType's double-tap Command.

Text isn't being pasted?

Make sure VoiceType has Accessibility permission. Go to System Preferences → Privacy & Security → Accessibility and ensure VoiceType is enabled. You may need to remove and re-add it.

Can't open the app? Shows "unverified developer"?

Right-click (or Control-click) the app and select "Open". Then click "Open" in the dialog. You only need to do this once.

Speak messy.Paste polished.Anywhere on your Mac.