Yap vs MacWhisper.
MacWhisper transcribes recordings and dictation. Yap is for dictation. This page compares price, privacy and features.
| Feature | Yap | MacWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19 once | €64 once |
| Pay once | Yes | Yes |
| Speech processed on your Mac | Yes | Yes |
| AI clean-up on your Mac | Yes | PartlySetup needed |
| Works offline | Yes | PartlySetup needed |
| No account | Yes | Yes |
| Hold-to-talk key | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | About 100 |
| Platforms | Mac | Mac, iOS |
Yes Yes Partly Partly No No
Price
MacWhisper Pro costs €64 once, and there is a free plan. The App Store version has different prices. Yap costs $19 once.
Privacy
MacWhisper transcribes on your Mac by default. For AI clean-up, you need Pro and an AI service that you set up: a cloud service with your own API key, or a local AI app. Yap includes AI clean-up on your Mac, with no setup.
Where MacWhisper is ahead
- MacWhisper transcribes recordings as well as dictation, while Yap is for dictation.
- MacWhisper supports about 100 languages, while Yap works in English.
- MacWhisper runs on iOS as well as the Mac, while Yap is Mac only.
- MacWhisper has a free plan, while Yap is free for 7 days.
Try Yap free for 7 days.
Then $19 once, for up to 3 of your Macs. No subscription and no account.
Requires macOS 26 Tahoe or newer, Apple silicon.
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Checked against MacWhisper’s own website and documentation on 27 October 2026. If something here is out of date, tell us and we’ll correct it.
MacWhisper is a trademark of its owner. Yap is not affiliated with it.