System-wide on-device dictation via keyboard extension — hold a key, speak, get perfectly formatted text in any app. Offline, private, one-time purchase vs $10/mo competitors.
| Name | .com | .io | App Store Clear? | Trademark Risk | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GhostType | ✅ Free | ❌ Taken | ✅ Clear | Low | 8/10 |
| SpeakType | ❌ Taken | ✅ Free | ⚠️ Similar | Medium | 6/10 |
| DictateAI | ✅ Free | ✅ Free | ✅ Clear | Low | 7/10 |
| VoiceInk | ❌ Taken | ❌ Taken | ❌ Taken | Medium | 4/10 |
| WhisperKeys | ✅ Free | ✅ Free | ✅ Clear | Low | 7/10 |
The mobile voice-to-text market is valued at $11.9B (2026) growing at 23.5% CAGR through 2035. Ghost Pepper's 384 points on Hacker News (175 comments) proves massive demand for local, hold-to-talk speech-to-text. Google's AI Edge Eloquent (launched April 6, 2026) validates the on-device dictation category but is feature-light and free — creating a 12-18 month window for a premium, feature-rich iOS alternative. Current leaders (Wispr Flow $12-15/mo, SuperWhisper $8.49/mo) are subscription-based, creating friction. The subscription-to-one-time-purchase trend continues growing per Adapty's 2026 report (6% increase in one-time purchase apps).
Monetization model, marketing strategy, and the #1 complaint from users for each.
$500K-1M/mo
Monthly subscription with limited free tier. Dominant in macOS, growing on iOS.
Product Hunt launches, tech influencer partnerships, HN presence.
Privacy concerns (cloud processing), 800MB RAM usage when idle, expensive monthly pricing.
$100-300K/mo
Monthly subscription, some lifetime options. Local Whisper model processing.
Developer community word-of-mouth, macOS-first positioning.
Mobile app unreliable, complex UX, macOS significantly better than iOS version.
$0 (Free)
Free app from Google. On-device dictation. Launched April 6, 2026 — feature-light initial release.
Google brand, TechCrunch coverage, Play Store prominence. iOS presence minimal.
Feature-light, limited formatting options, no custom vocabulary, Google ecosystem bias.
$5-10M/mo
Freemium with 300 min/mo free. Pro at $16.99/mo. Cloud-focused meeting transcription.
Enterprise sales, meeting integrations (Zoom/Teams), content marketing.
Cloud-only (no offline), expensive, focuses on meetings not general dictation.
$50-100K/mo
One-time purchase at $4.99. Uses Apple's native dictation — no custom AI.
App Store featuring, Apple Watch integration, simple utility positioning.
Aging app, relies on Apple's built-in dictation (not AI), limited formatting, no custom vocabulary.
Wispr Flow and SuperWhisper charge monthly subscriptions. Google Eloquent is free but feature-light. Just Press Record is outdated. Nobody combines on-device AI formatting + keyboard extension + custom vocabulary + one-time purchase.
| Element | Recommended Copy | Char Count |
|---|---|---|
| App Store Title | GhostType: Voice to Text | 25/30 |
| Subtitle | Offline AI Dictation Anywhere | 29/30 |
| Primary Category | Productivity | — |
Strong demand signal from HN (Ghost Pepper 384 pts). Subscription fatigue in the category creates opening for one-time purchase model. Google Eloquent validates on-device dictation but is feature-light — 12-18 month window to capture premium segment. WhisperKit/Foundation Models make on-device implementation feasible. Main risk: Google could iterate fast and add features to Eloquent, closing the feature gap.
| Biggest Risk | Biggest Opportunity |
|---|---|
| Google Eloquent could add smart formatting and custom vocabulary within 12 months, closing the feature gap | One-time purchase model in a subscription-dominated category — subscription fatigue is a proven growth vector |
Bundle ID and IAP product IDs must be created in App Store Connect first. Mismatches are the #1 cause of upload failures.
com.speechtypestudio.ghosttypeRegister in Apple Developer Portal → Certificates, IDs & Profiles → Identifiers
Free: 150 dictations/week. Pro unlock: $7.99 one-time (unlimited). Custom vocabulary pack: $2.99.
Power users who dictate frequently and want formatted, accurate text in any app without cloud dependency.
| # | Feature | Why It Matters | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | System-Wide Keyboard Extension | Works in any text field across iOS — the core differentiator | S2 |
| 2 | Smart AI Formatting | Foundation Models auto-add punctuation, paragraph breaks, code blocks, lists | S5 |
| 3 | Custom Vocabulary | Add domain-specific terms (medical, legal, code) for accurate recognition | S6 |
| 4 | Offline-First Architecture | 100% on-device — no audio leaves the phone, works on airplane mode | S2 |
| 5 | Control Center Quick Launch | One-tap access from Control Center for instant dictation | S7 |