Private dictation for Mac that runs entirely on your device
Commit for real with refundable deposits on daily habits
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Pricing model
Paid
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Pricing
$19.99 once, works on 2 Macs, free updates forever, 30-day money-back guarantee
Joining fees: ₹49 for 14-day Kickstart plan, ₹99 for 30-day Standard plan, ₹149 for 60-day Iron Will plan. Deposit floors: ₹250 minimum for 14 days, ₹500 minimum for 30 days, ₹1,000 minimum for 60 days. 30-day Standard plan example shows ₹1,099 total (₹99 joining fee plus ₹1,000 deposit). Deposits a
Key features
Press Option+Space to dictate
Transcription on your Mac with no server
Works with any application and text field
Automatic punctuation and capitalization
Multiple language support with auto-detection
Last 10 transcriptions saved in menu bar
Customizable hotkey with five presets
No word count or usage limits
3 MB native Swift app
Free updates forever
Daily photo-verified check-ins for accountability
Gym check-in and wake up early activities
14, 30, and 60-day challenge durations
Custom deposit amounts starting at duration minimums
Full deposit refund on challenge completion
Charitable forfeiture to Akshaya Patra on failure
Earned progression system for 60-day challenges
No gamification with streak badges or countdown timers
Public ledger showing transactions and donations
Completion certificates upon challenge success
What makes it different
Runs entirely on your Mac with no server or cloud connection required
One-time $19.99 purchase instead of monthly subscription
Works offline and keeps working without internet connection
Handles technical vocabulary and punctuation better than built-in macOS dictation
Transcribes directly into any app at your cursor location
Forfeited deposits go to charity, not the company
Simple, transparent pricing with no subscriptions or hidden charges
Full refunds guaranteed for completed challenges
No fake gamification or manipulative design patterns
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