Yaps vs SuperWhisper
SuperWhisper is a well-made Mac dictation app that uses local Whisper models for speech-to-text. Yaps shares that local-first approach - and adds text-to-speech, voice notes, a studio editor, voice commands, and smart history on top. Here's an honest look at both.
SuperWhisper offers speech-to-text. Yaps is a complete voice toolkit.
How Yaps compares
Both apps process speech locally on your Mac. Here's where they differ.
| Feature | Yaps | SuperWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-to-Text | Yes | Yes |
| Text-to-Speech | Yes | No |
| Voice Notes | Yes | No |
| Studio Editor | Yes | No |
| Voice Commands | Yes | No |
| Smart History | Yes | No |
| Offline Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Local Processing | Yes | Yes |
| Free Tier | 5K words/week | Limited free |
| Price | From $0 | $9.99/mo |
SuperWhisper is a solid choice if you only need speech-to-text. Yaps offers a broader voice toolkit - STT, TTS, voice notes, studio, commands, and history - starting with a free tier.
Typing vs Dictation
Same sentence. Watch the difference.
Typing
~40 WPM
Dictation
~150 WPM
Six features beyond dictation
Yaps is more than a transcription tool. Here's what comes in the box.
Speech-to-Text
Hold Fn and speak. Words appear at your cursor, in any app, with auto-punctuation and smart formatting. The same local processing you'd expect, tuned for Apple Silicon.
Text-to-Speech
Select text and have it read aloud. Catch errors by listening, proofread hands-free, or use it for accessibility. Multiple voices and speeds available.
Voice Notes
Record voice memos that are instantly transcribed and searchable. Capture ideas on the go and review them later as text - no manual transcription needed.
Studio Editor
A purpose-built text-to-speech workspace. Write or paste text, choose a voice, and generate professional audio with waveform preview. Export as WAV with SRT subtitles.
Voice Commands
Control your Mac by voice. Open apps, switch windows, and trigger custom actions without touching your keyboard or trackpad.
Smart History
A searchable log of everything you've dictated. Find past transcriptions by date, content, or context. Nothing is lost.
Hear from people like you.
“I used SuperWhisper for about six months and it was good for dictation. When I switched to Yaps, I realized how much I was missing. The voice notes alone changed my workflow - I capture ideas on walks and they're already transcribed when I sit down. And having TTS to proofread is something I didn't know I needed.”
Ben Taylor
Content Strategist
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More than dictation
Six voice tools. Free tier. Zero cloud. Try Yaps and see the difference.
Requires macOS 13.0+ (Apple Silicon recommended)