Works well when
- You are writing inside an app that supports custom keyboards.
- You want the same dictionary you use on Mac.
- You want dictation, Vibes, and Speak in one keyboard.
Product · iPhone
KeyVox for iPhone
Add the KeyVox keyboard, tap the microphone, and speak. Your words appear as editable text in the app you are using.
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KeyVox for iPhone works through a custom keyboard. Add the KeyVox keyboard, turn on Full Access, then tap its microphone in any app that allows third-party keyboards. Your speech becomes text on your iPhone.
The app and keyboard work together on the same iPhone, and you do not need to create an account.
What the KeyVox Keyboard Gives You
5 Details
01
Tap-to-Talk
Tap the microphone once to start, tap again to stop and transcribe.
02
Cancel Button
Cancel an active recording right from the keyboard toolbar.
03
KeyVox Vibes on the KeyboardChoose a style, then long-press the Vibes key to apply it to your latest dictation before you edit it.
04
Lists and Paragraphs
Tap to change your saved formatting preference, or long-press to toggle formatting on your latest unedited dictation only.
05
Shared Dictionary
The same custom dictionary you use on Mac is available here, kept in sync through iCloud.
Set Up the Keyboard Once
Full Access is an Apple setting for third-party keyboards. It lets the KeyVox keyboard work with the KeyVox app on the same phone; it is not a KeyVox account and is not used to send your recordings to a remote server.
- Open the KeyVox app and download your chosen dictation model.
- Go to iPhone Settings, add the KeyVox keyboard, and turn on Full Access.
- Open any app that supports custom keyboards and switch to KeyVox.
- Tap the microphone, speak, and tap again when you finish.
- Read the text, and send it yourself.
What Runs Where on iPhone
| Part | What it does | Runs where |
|---|---|---|
| Dictation model | Turns your speech into text. | On your iPhone, after the initial download. |
| Vibes (optional) | Tries a different writing style on your latest unedited dictation. | On your iPhone, after the Vibes model is installed. |
| Speak (optional) | Reads copied text aloud. | On your iPhone, after the Speak and voice downloads. |
| Custom dictionary | Corrects names and specialized terms. | On your iPhone, with iCloud sync to Mac. |
What to Expect on iPhone
Keep in mind
- A few system fields and apps do not allow third-party keyboards, which is an iOS limitation.
- KeyVox Vibes for iPhone uses a three-day trial, then an optional one-time unlock.
- KeyVox Speak needs one-time downloads before its first use.
Common questions
Questions people ask
Does the KeyVox keyboard need Full Access?
Yes. Full Access lets the keyboard work with the KeyVox app on your iPhone; it does not send your recordings to a remote server.
Which iOS version does KeyVox need?
iOS 18.6 or later.
Can I use the KeyVox keyboard in every app?
It works wherever iOS allows a third-party keyboard. A small number of system fields do not support custom keyboards at all, regardless of app.
Can my saved names sync from iPhone to Mac?
Yes. Supported dictionary entries can sync between your Mac and iPhone through your Apple iCloud account.
Is KeyVox Free?
Yes. KeyVox is free to use with no recurring fee for dictation or weekly limit.
Free your voice
Add the keyboard. Start talking.
Download KeyVox for iPhone and turn speech into text without leaving the app you are writing in.
No KeyVox account. Dictation has no recurring subscription.