Yap vs VoiceInk.
Yap and VoiceInk are both one-time purchases that run on your Mac. This page compares price, privacy and features.
| Feature | Yap | VoiceInk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19 once | $25 once |
| Pay once | Yes | Yes |
| Speech processed on your Mac | Yes | Yes |
| AI clean-up on your Mac | Yes | PartlySetup needed |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
| No account | Yes | Yes |
| Hold-to-talk key | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | Varies |
| Platforms | Mac | Mac, iOS |
Yes Yes Partly Partly No No
Price
VoiceInk costs $25 for 1 Mac, $39 for 2 or $49 for 3. It is open source. Yap costs $19 for up to 3 Macs.
Privacy
VoiceInk transcribes on your Mac by default. For AI clean-up, you choose a model. Its local model needs 16 GB of RAM and a separate download. Other options need Ollama or your own API key. Yap includes its AI model, 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 VoiceInk’s website and documentation on 27 October 2026.
VoiceInk is a trademark of its owner. Yap is not affiliated with it.