A macOS menubar app that provides system-wide voice-to-text transcription using on-device Whisper models. One hotkey to start, one to stop. Your words, transcribed instantly.
Requires macOS 13+ and Apple Silicon (M1 or later)
Features
Privacy-First
All transcription runs entirely on your device using CoreML. Your voice never leaves your Mac. Network access is only used for downloading AI models on first launch.
Low Friction
Single hotkey to toggle recording (default: Ctrl+V). Minimal UI with a small overlay during recording. Text goes straight to your clipboard.
Intelligent Output
Punctuation is automatically inferred from your speech timing and patterns. Noise filtering removes artifacts like background sounds and filler words.
Smart Model Management
Starts fast with a lightweight model, automatically downloads and switches to higher quality in the background. Choose from multiple Whisper models.
Performance Monitoring
Real-time factor tracking shows transcription speed. Get suggestions when your system is under load. Thermal state monitoring keeps your Mac cool.
Unobtrusive
Lives in your menubar. Small overlay during recording with waveform visualization. No dock icon (unless you want one). Stays out of your way.
Voice Commands
Optional voice commands for hands-free editing: "new line", "new paragraph", "scratch that". Enable in settings when you need them.
Text Expansions
Common phrases are automatically expanded: "etcetera" becomes "etc.", "mister" becomes "Mr.", and more. Natural speech, clean output.
Use Cases
- Quick notes and reminders without typing
- Drafting emails and messages hands-free
- Transcribing meetings and conversations
- Accessibility support for those who prefer speaking
- Capturing ideas while your hands are busy
Get Started
Download Voicey, grant microphone access, and start transcribing. It's that simple.
Download for macOS