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.
Try Yap free for 7 days.
Download NowRequires macOS 26 Tahoe or newer on a Mac with Apple silicon.
Sources
Checked against MacWhisper’s website and documentation on 27 October 2026.
MacWhisper is a trademark of its owner. Yap is not affiliated with it.