For reviewers
Paraspeech review kit
Find product details and a suggested writing test for your review. Record the app version, device and settings you use, and show the result as it happened.
Mac and iOS dictation
Local and cloud processing options.
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.
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Sources: Paraspeech website
Current Mac release
v1.7.3; macOS 14.0 or later; Universal x86_64, arm64 build.
Last checked: 2026-10-01
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.
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Sources: Current release manifest, Mac v1.7.3+372 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.
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Local and offline
Supported local modes can run offline after setup; initial model downloads and cloud-backed features require internet.
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Sources: Mac v1.7.3+372 internal release provenance (The source repository is private; the linked public manifest exposes release identity, not the claim-bearing code.)
Language
Available local models include English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and a 25-European-language model. Multilingual Large offers 100+ languages in the direct-download Mac app where available.
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Sources: Mac v1.7.3+372 internal release provenance (The source repository is private; the linked public manifest exposes release identity, not the claim-bearing code.)
Privacy
When transcription runs locally, audio is processed on your Mac. On-device rewriting is available in the direct-download Mac app on supported Apple Silicon with a downloaded model and eligible access. Cloud transcription sends audio; cloud rewriting sends text. Eligible dictation can switch to cloud processing while online if local processing is unavailable. Privacy Mode blocks cloud transcription and cloud rewriting for dictation. Meeting Mode saves recordings separately and automatically attempts cloud summaries after recording, sending transcript text for processing. Accounts, purchases, analytics, diagnostics, downloads, support and updates can also use the network.
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Sources: Privacy policy, Mac v1.7.3+372 internal release provenance (The source repository is private; the linked public manifest exposes release identity, not the claim-bearing code.)
Automatic Dictionary
Automatic correction learning is available in the direct-download Mac app in supported editable fields with the required permission. Focused-text observation is unavailable in the Mac App Store build.
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Sources: Paraspeech changelog, Mac v1.7.3+372 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
Last checked: 2026-07-27
Sources: Current public pricing
Trial
Direct Monthly and Yearly checkout includes a 7-day trial with unlimited transcriptions. Eligible referral links can show a 30-day trial at checkout. App Store offers may differ.
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Sources: Current public pricing
Device scope
Monthly and yearly subscriptions cover Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Lifetime covers personal devices for local/on-device features.
Last checked: 2026-07-27
Sources: Current public pricing, Paraspeech Voice Keyboard on the App Store
Downloads
Mac: /app/Paraspeech-1.7.3-build372.dmg. iPhone and iPad: App Store.
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Sources: Current release manifest, Paraspeech Voice Keyboard on the App Store
Language coverage by mode
Available languages depend on your model, Mac and plan. The table separates local models from cloud options.
| 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-download Mac app; Mac App Store build where offered | Subscription or Lifetime | Paraspeech Mac v1.7.3+372 source at 18f399a34df7a3f1b1efab46065f4f79003b35ed; checked 2026-10-01 |
| Fast local multilingual | 25 European languages | Supported Apple Silicon Mac | Local | Yes, after setup | Initial model download requires internet | Direct-download Mac app; Mac App Store build where offered | Subscription or Lifetime | Paraspeech Mac v1.7.3+372 source at 18f399a34df7a3f1b1efab46065f4f79003b35ed; checked 2026-10-01 |
| Dedicated local Japanese | Japanese | Supported Apple Silicon Mac | Local | Yes, after setup | Initial model download requires internet | Direct-download Mac app; Mac App Store build where offered | Subscription or Lifetime | Paraspeech Mac v1.7.3+372 source at 18f399a34df7a3f1b1efab46065f4f79003b35ed; checked 2026-10-01 |
| Dedicated local Mandarin | Mandarin Chinese | Supported Apple Silicon Mac | Local | Yes, after setup | Initial model download requires internet | Direct-download Mac app; Mac App Store build where offered | Subscription or Lifetime | Paraspeech Mac v1.7.3+372 source at 18f399a34df7a3f1b1efab46065f4f79003b35ed; checked 2026-10-01 |
| Multilingual Large | Broader 100+ language coverage | Supported Apple Silicon Mac | Local | Yes, after setup | Initial model download requires internet | Direct-download Mac app | Subscription or Lifetime where available | Paraspeech Mac v1.7.3+372 source at 18f399a34df7a3f1b1efab46065f4f79003b35ed; checked 2026-10-01 |
| 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 v1.7.3+372 source at 18f399a34df7a3f1b1efab46065f4f79003b35ed; checked 2026-10-01 |
Verification sources
- Paraspeech website
- Current release manifest
- Mac v1.7.3+372 internal release provenance · checked 2026-10-01 · 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 2026-10-01
- Privacy policy
- Paraspeech changelog
Who it is for
- Writers, founders, students, operators, and teams who dictate into Mac apps.
- People choosing a dictation app for everyday writing on Mac.
- Reviewers testing dictation in the apps they normally use.
Setup requirements
- Mac users need 14.0 or later.
- Local Mac tests require a supported Apple Silicon Mac and completed model setup.
- Cloud models require internet and eligible cloud access.
- 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
Note which transcription and rewrite models ran, whether eligible cloud fallback occurred, where the text appeared and what you corrected.
- 6
Do not publish speed, accuracy, or compliance claims unless you measured and sourced them.
What to include in your review
Describe the setup and any corrections so readers can understand and repeat your test. Separate first-time setup from routine use.
System-wide writing
Record one email, one document paragraph, and one browser text field. Note whether text lands at the cursor without copy/paste.
Offline dictation
Download a local model on a supported Apple Silicon Mac, then repeat a short dictation with internet off. Check that transcription used that local model.
Cloud features
Identify cloud transcription, cloud rewriting and eligible temporary cloud fallback separately. These operations require internet.
iPhone and iPad
If you include iPhone or iPad, identify the device and iOS version and keep the claim separate from Mac local-mode behavior.
Comparisons
Use each app for the same task and cite its current documentation. Explain who it suits and where it falls short.
Screenshot and video guidance
- Use the app icon and screenshots from public Paraspeech surfaces or screenshots you capture during your own review.
- Show a writing task: place the cursor in a text field, hold the shortcut, speak, release and review the result.
- For offline tests, record the Mac model, app version, downloaded models, rewrite setting and whether eligible cloud fallback occurred.
- 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.
- Check which model actually ran and whether eligible cloud fallback occurred. A selected local model alone does not prove that processing stayed local.
Questions about a feature?
Ask us if a feature or setting is unclear. Your review should reflect your own experience. Clearly disclose any free access, payment or affiliate relationship.
