Review Packet
Paraspeech review kit
Use these facts and test steps before recording a Paraspeech review, demo, or comparison. Test the exact signed build, device, active speech and rewrite backends, fallback allowance, and network state; then keep local, offline, privacy, and platform claims inside that evidence.
Mac and iOS dictation
Review the exact mode you test.
Core facts
What it is
Paraspeech is a system-wide mac dictation and voice typing app. With Accessibility permission, Paraspeech can insert text into many editable Mac text fields; unsupported fields may require a clipboard fallback.
Owner: Paraspeech product · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 30 days
Sources: Paraspeech website
Current Mac release
v1.7.2; macOS 14.0 or later; Universal x86_64, arm64 build.
Owner: Mac release manifest · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 14 days
Sources: Current release manifest
Mac support
Requires macOS 14.0 or later. Apple Silicon Macs can use local modes; eligible Intel Macs use cloud-backed subscription models.
Owner: Mac product and release · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 30 days
Sources: Current release manifest, Mac v1.7.2 internal release provenance (The source repository is private; the linked public manifest exposes release identity, not the claim-bearing code.)
iOS and iPadOS support
Paraspeech for iPhone and iPad is available on the App Store and requires iOS or iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Owner: Public App Store listing · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 14 days
Local and offline boundary
Supported local modes can run offline after setup; initial model downloads and cloud-backed features require internet.
Owner: Mac product · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 30 days
Sources: Mac v1.7.2 internal release provenance (The source repository is private; the linked public manifest exposes release identity, not the claim-bearing code.)
Language boundary
Fast local models cover English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and 25-language dictation. Multilingual Large provides broader 100+ language coverage where that model is available.
Owner: Mac speech-model catalog · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 30 days
Sources: Mac v1.7.2 internal release provenance (The source repository is private; the linked public manifest exposes release identity, not the claim-bearing code.)
Privacy boundary
When the active speech-recognition backend is local, speech audio is transcribed on your Mac. When the direct Mac distribution and current product access make an on-device rewrite backend available, and that backend is active, rewrite text is processed on your Mac. Eligible cloud speech or rewrite paths, including allowed temporary speech fallback, transmit the content needed for that operation to the applicable cloud provider; operational flows such as account access, purchases, analytics, diagnostics, downloads, support, and updates may also use the network.
Owner: Privacy policy and Mac runtime-selection policy · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 30 days
Sources: Privacy policy, Mac v1.7.2 internal release provenance (The source repository is private; the linked public manifest exposes release identity, not the claim-bearing code.)
Automatic Dictionary boundary
Automatic correction learning shipped in Paraspeech for Mac 1.7.0. Focused-text observation is unavailable in the Mac App Store build.
Owner: Mac correction-learning capability · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 30 days
Sources: Paraspeech changelog, Mac v1.7.2 internal release provenance (The source repository is private; the linked public manifest exposes release identity, not the claim-bearing code.)
Public plan prices
Monthly: $14.99/month; Yearly: $99.00/year; Lifetime: $199.00 one-time
Owner: Marketing pricing tiers · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 7 days
Sources: Current public pricing
Trial
Normal subscription checkout includes a 7-day trial. Eligible referral links show a 30-day trial at checkout.
Owner: Checkout policy · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 7 days
Sources: Current public pricing
Device scope
Monthly and yearly subscriptions cover Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Lifetime covers personal devices for local/on-device features.
Owner: Product access policy · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 30 days
Sources: Current public pricing, Paraspeech Voice Keyboard on the App Store
Downloads
Mac: /app/Paraspeech-1.7.2.dmg. iPhone and iPad: App Store.
Owner: Release manifest and App Store listing · Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Recheck after 14 days
Sources: Current release manifest, Paraspeech Voice Keyboard on the App Store
Language coverage by mode
Language coverage depends on the selected model, Mac hardware, network state, app distribution, and plan. Treat each row as a separate claim instead of combining them into a universal offline language count.
| Mode | Languages | Hardware | Processing | Offline | Setup and network | Distribution | Plan | Source and checked date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast local English | English | Supported Apple Silicon Mac | Local | Yes, after setup | Initial model download requires internet | Direct Mac and Mac App Store builds | Subscription or Lifetime | Paraspeech Mac v1.7.2 source at 50f04ef5bddde7ce13b45ae16544a14e6ed5688b; checked 2026-07-27 |
| Fast local multilingual | 25-language dictation | Supported Apple Silicon Mac | Local | Yes, after setup | Initial model download requires internet | Direct Mac and Mac App Store builds | Subscription or Lifetime | Paraspeech Mac v1.7.2 source at 50f04ef5bddde7ce13b45ae16544a14e6ed5688b; checked 2026-07-27 |
| Dedicated local Japanese | Japanese | Supported Apple Silicon Mac | Local | Yes, after setup | Initial model download requires internet | Direct Mac and Mac App Store builds | Subscription or Lifetime | Paraspeech Mac v1.7.2 source at 50f04ef5bddde7ce13b45ae16544a14e6ed5688b; checked 2026-07-27 |
| Dedicated local Mandarin | Mandarin Chinese | Supported Apple Silicon Mac | Local | Yes, after setup | Initial model download requires internet | Direct Mac and Mac App Store builds | Subscription or Lifetime | Paraspeech Mac v1.7.2 source at 50f04ef5bddde7ce13b45ae16544a14e6ed5688b; checked 2026-07-27 |
| Multilingual Large | Broader 100+ language coverage | Supported Apple Silicon Mac | Local | Yes, after setup | Initial model download requires internet | Availability depends on Mac distribution | Subscription or Lifetime where available | Paraspeech Mac v1.7.2 source at 50f04ef5bddde7ce13b45ae16544a14e6ed5688b; checked 2026-07-27 |
| Cloud-backed subscription modes | Depends on the selected cloud model | Eligible Intel or Apple Silicon Mac | Cloud-backed | No | Internet and an eligible account are required | Eligible account and distribution | Monthly or Yearly subscription | Paraspeech Mac v1.7.2 source at 50f04ef5bddde7ce13b45ae16544a14e6ed5688b; checked 2026-07-27 |
Verification sources
- Paraspeech website
- Current release manifest
- Mac v1.7.2 internal release provenance · checked 2026-07-27 · The source repository is private; the linked public manifest exposes release identity, not the claim-bearing code.
- Current public pricing
- Paraspeech Voice Keyboard on the App Store · checked 2026-07-27
- Privacy policy
- Paraspeech changelog
Who it is for
- Writers, founders, students, operators, and teams who dictate into Mac apps.
- People comparing Mac dictation apps on privacy boundary, setup, and daily writing fit.
- Reviewers who can test a real writing task instead of only reading a feature list.
Setup requirements
- Mac users need 14.0 or later.
- Local Mac tests require a supported Apple Silicon Mac and completed model setup.
- Cloud-backed modes require internet and an account-dependent plan.
- iPhone and iPad tests require iOS 17.0 or later.
Repeatable review test
- 1
Install Paraspeech on a supported Mac and complete required permissions.
- 2
Download any required local model before testing offline behavior.
- 3
Dictate the same short email, note, browser field, and document paragraph.
- 4
Run one test with internet on and one local-mode test after setup with internet off.
- 5
Record the active speech backend, separate rewrite backend, whether cloud fallback was allowed, where the text lands, and how much editing is needed.
- 6
Do not publish speed, accuracy, or compliance claims unless you measured and sourced them.
Reviewer proof checklist
Use this checklist before publishing screenshots, videos, or claims. It gives readers enough context to reproduce the result without turning one mode, device, or network state into a universal product claim.
System-wide writing
Record one email, one document paragraph, and one browser text field. Note whether text lands at the cursor without copy/paste.
Local-mode boundary
Use a supported Apple Silicon Mac, finish model setup first, then repeat one short test with internet off and record evidence that the active speech backend was local.
Cloud-backed boundary
Record eligible cloud speech, cloud rewrite, and allowed temporary speech fallback separately; do not present any of them as an offline result.
iOS boundary
If you include iPhone or iPad, identify the device and iOS version and keep the claim separate from Mac local-mode behavior.
Comparison boundary
When comparing Wispr Flow or another tool, cite the competitor's current docs and avoid universal winner language.
Screenshot and video guidance
- Use the app icon and screenshots from public Paraspeech surfaces or screenshots you capture during your own review.
- Show the cursor-based test: put the cursor somewhere, hold the shortcut, speak, release, and inspect the inserted text.
- Label local/offline tests with the exact Mac model, signed build, model readiness, active speech and rewrite backends, and fallback allowance.
- Avoid screenshots that expose private dictated content, emails, customer data, or license keys.
Claims to avoid
- Do not say every Paraspeech feature works offline.
- Do not say Paraspeech is HIPAA, SOC 2, or enterprise-compliance certified.
- Do not claim a speed or accuracy multiplier unless your review measured it.
- Do not say Lifetime includes all cloud features; Lifetime covers local/on-device models only.
- Do not say Intel Macs support offline local mode.
- Do not infer the active backend from a selected mode; allowed temporary speech fallback must be recorded separately.
Need clarification before publishing?
Send the draft claim, screenshot, or test setup before publication if you are unsure whether a local/offline/privacy statement is framed correctly.
