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Roundhand vs Chunk

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Roundhand compared with Chunk
DetailRoundhand logo RoundhandChunk logo Chunk
What it doesPrivate dictation app for Mac with on-device voice to text Time blocking app for Mac with two-way calendar sync and AI integration
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree plan: dictation with offline cleanup and meeting recording at no cost. Pro plan: $5.00 per month with managed cloud cleanup allowance. Power plan: $3.00 per month with cloud cleanup using your own API key. Yearly billing available at 15% discount. Free trial for 7 days (no credit card required). Lifetime License: $29.99 USD (full access for 2 Macs, all current features and future updates included). Family Package: $59.99 USD (full access for up to 6 Macs, all current features and future updates included). Coming soon: Chunk for iPhone at $8.9
Key features
  • On-device speech recognition with offline support
  • Automatic text cleanup removing filler words and fixing punctuation
  • App-aware formatting that adapts to the context where text is inserted
  • Speaker identification and labeling in meeting transcripts
  • Meeting summaries and action item extraction with cloud cleanup
  • Customizable dictation key binding
  • Optional cloud cleanup for improved text quality
  • Works in chat, email, documents, browsers, code editors and terminals
  • Two-way calendar sync with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook
  • Integration with Apple Reminders and custom task lists
  • Local Claude AI assistant for natural language scheduling via MCP
  • Menu bar panel with global keyboard shortcut (Cmd+/)
  • Live countdown timer and fullscreen alerts
  • Recurring task templates and reusable daily plans
  • Multiple schedule views (day, week, month) with timeline compression
  • Cross-device sync across Macs via iCloud
  • Analytics dashboard tracking planned hours, completions, and follow-through
  • Schedule export as PDF or CSV
What makes it different
  • Audio is never uploaded; all speech recognition happens on your Mac
  • Formats text to match the app you are using with context-aware adaptation
  • Records and transcribes meetings with automatic speaker identification
  • Completely free dictation plan with no time or word limits
  • Built for ADHD users and focus-first workflows with minimal friction
  • One-time $29.99 purchase with no subscription or recurring fees
  • All data stored locally on Mac; never sent to company servers
  • Local Claude AI integration that runs entirely on device
  • Menu bar access with fullscreen floatability while maintaining focus
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Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check30 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)422
Citation Flow (Majestic)1030
Referring domains (Majestic)59163

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