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Yaps compared with TypeSeer
DetailYaps logo YapsTypeSeer logo TypeSeer
What it doesPrivate AI toolkit for dictation, transcription, notes, read-aloud, translation, and media tools that processes content on your device Private AI autocomplete that runs on your computer, keeping your words private
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given GB
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0 forever on Android, iPhone, and iPad with voice typing, voice notes, and read-aloud. Pro: $15/month or $12/month billed annually ($144/year) for desktop apps on Windows, macOS, and Linux with unlimited dictation, transcription, and video captioning. Enterprise: Custom pricing for teams. Free trial for 14 days (all features unlocked, no account or card required). Then: $3.99/month (billed monthly), $34.99/year (billed yearly, works out at under $3 a month), or $79.99 once (lifetime, one-time purchase). One license covers two Macs or two PCs. Mac and Windows licenses are separate.
Key features
  • On-device speech-to-text dictation into any app with live cleanup
  • Meeting recording and transcription with speaker labels and editable notes
  • Handwriting recognition to convert handwritten pages into typed, searchable notes
  • Read-aloud for documents, ebooks and articles in 31 languages with audio export
  • On-device image generation from text descriptions
  • Chat with your notes for plain-language questions with cited answers
  • On-device translation of notes, text and subtitle files
  • Works offline once local models are installed
  • Automatic video captioning exported as SRT format
  • Works system-wide in text fields across desktop apps and as keyboard on Android
  • System-wide AI autocomplete in almost any app
  • Offline dictation on Mac (macOS 26+)
  • Learns your writing style and terminology
  • Supports 15 languages
  • Translation capability on Mac
  • Business version for company-controlled servers (beta)
What makes it different
  • Core content processing runs locally on your device, not in the cloud
  • No always-on microphones or data harvesting
  • Built by a small team focused on quality over growth
  • Single unified app across Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad
  • AI runs entirely on your computer, not in the cloud
  • No account or data collection required
  • Works offline after initial model download
  • Learns your writing across languages seamlessly
  • Menu-bar app with no window, minimal system impact
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)37 +1 (up) since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)192
Citation Flow (Majestic)3028
Referring domains (Majestic)18443

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