Wisper Field vs Superwhisper
Superwhisper shines at the desk with on-device models. Wisper Field puts cleaned-up dictation on the keyboard you carry. Speak anywhere you can type.
Try Wisper Field freeSuperwhisper has earned its reputation: a Mac-first dictation app (now with Windows and iPhone versions) that can transcribe entirely on-device, with preset and custom AI modes, your choice of models, and a lifetime license for people who dislike subscriptions. If your day happens at a desk, it's a serious tool.
Wisper Field makes the opposite bet: your voice belongs on your phone. It's a keyboard, so dictation lives inside every app you already use: tap the mic, talk, and cleaned-up text streams in right where you were typing, with filler words removed, punctuation placed, and your personal dictionary applied.
Side by side
| Wisper Field | Superwhisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Home platform | iPhone-first: a keyboard that works in any app where you can type (iOS 26+) | Mac-first (Intel and Apple Silicon), with Windows and an iPhone app (iOS 18+) that includes a dictation keyboard |
| What you get | Cleaned-up text streamed into whatever you were typing as you speak: filler words removed, punctuation and formatting applied | Polished, formatted text: hold to record, release to paste, with AI formatting matched to context |
| Offline dictation | No: dictation is processed in the cloud; the QWERTY keyboard itself works offline | Yes: offline transcription with on-device models is a signature feature |
| Personal vocabulary | Yes: a personal dictionary for names, jargon, and places, plus saved snippets | Yes: custom vocabulary for names, abbreviations, and specialized terms |
| Tones and modes | Four built-in tones: Polished., Everyday, lowercase, Upbeat! | Preset modes like Email and Message, plus custom modes with your own prompts and choice of AI model |
| Meeting and file transcription | No: Wisper Field is focused on dictating into text fields | Yes: transcribes uploaded audio and video files and records meeting notes |
| Price | Free for 1,000 words/week, no card; Pro $12/mo billed annually or $15 month-to-month | Free tier with smaller models; Pro $8.49/mo, $84.99/yr, or a $249.99 one-time lifetime license |
Information current as of August 2026. Product features and prices change. Check each product's site for the latest.
When Superwhisper might suit you better
- You work mostly at a Mac. Superwhisper's desktop app is where it runs deepest, and Wisper Field is iPhone-only.
- Offline or fully on-device transcription matters to you, for privacy or for travel.
- You'd rather pay once: Superwhisper offers a lifetime license instead of only subscriptions.
- You want to pick the AI model that processes your speech or write your own formatting prompts.
Frequently asked questions
How is Wisper Field different from Superwhisper on iPhone?
Both put dictation on your iPhone. Superwhisper is a cross-platform tool with modes, model choice, and file transcription; Wisper Field does one job: tap the mic on the keyboard, the app opens for a moment to start recording, you swipe back and talk, and clean text streams into whatever you were writing, with filler words removed and your dictionary applied as you speak.
Does Wisper Field work offline like Superwhisper?
No. The QWERTY keyboard works offline, but dictation is processed in the cloud, so it needs a connection. If fully on-device transcription is a must for you, Superwhisper is the better fit.
What does each one cost?
Wisper Field is free for 1,000 words/week with no card required; Pro is unlimited at $12/mo billed annually or $15 month-to-month, billed through the App Store. Superwhisper has a free tier with smaller models, and Pro at $8.49/mo, $84.99/yr, or a one-time $249.99 lifetime license as of August 2026.
The easiest way to speak instead of type
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