Is KeyVox Private?
Your voice stays on the device doing the work. No account, and no cloud transcription service required.
Yes. KeyVox records and turns your speech into text on your Mac or iPhone. Your recording is not sent to a server for transcription, and you do not need to create an account.
You still need the internet for setup tasks such as downloading the speech model, installing updates, making App Store purchases, or synchronizing your personal dictionary through Apple iCloud.
Your VibeWhat Happens Where
| What you do | Where it happens | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Speak | On your Mac or iPhone | The recording stays on that device. |
| Turn speech into text | On your Mac or iPhone | No transcription service receives your recording. |
| Use Vibes | On your Mac or iPhone | Your latest dictation can use a different writing style before you edit it. |
| Sync personal words | Through Apple iCloud | Your dictionary can appear on your other Apple device. |
| Download or update KeyVox | Over the internet | The app and its speech model must first reach your device. |
| Make an iPhone purchase | Through the App Store | Apple handles optional one-time purchases. |
What happens when you dictate
You start dictation, speak, and stop. KeyVox uses the model installed on that device to create the text, then places the result in the field you are using.
On iPhone, use the KeyVox keyboard to start and stop. KeyVox does the work on your phone and places the finished text in the app where you are writing.
The result is simple: your recorded speech does not need to travel to a KeyVox transcription server.
What still uses the internet
- You need internet access to download KeyVox, its speech model, and future updates.
- iPhone downloads and optional purchases use Apple’s App Store.
- Your personal dictionary can sync through your Apple iCloud account when you choose to use iCloud.
- Once text is placed in another app, that app handles the text according to its own privacy choices.
Questions people ask
Does KeyVox send audio to its own servers?
No. KeyVox turns your speech into text on your Mac or iPhone.
Does iCloud sync upload my dictation audio?
No. iCloud can sync your personal dictionary and supported settings, but it is not used to turn your speech into text.
What happens after KeyVox inserts text into another app?
That app takes over from there. Its own cloud sync, storage, analytics, and privacy rules may apply.
Download KeyVox for private dictation.
Speak naturally while your Mac or iPhone turns your voice into text on the device.
No KeyVox account. Dictation has no recurring subscription.