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Private Voice Keyboard

Your voice stays
on your device.

KeySay turns speech into text using on-device AI. Your audio never leaves your iPhone, not even for a moment.

On-device AI Works offline No data collected
Download on the App Store
KeySay app main screen showing setup checklist with microphone ready, background audio active, and speech model loaded

Whisper AI

Accurate enough to
replace your keyboard.

Powered by OpenAI's Whisper, a speech model trained on 680,000 hours of audio. Go hands-free with Voice Only mode, or use QWERTY + Voice to type and talk interchangeably.

KeySay QWERTY keyboard with voice transcription active in Mail app, showing transcribed text

New Speech Model

Two models.
Both private.

Whisper comes built in. You can also download Phonon-2, a newer English model built for accuracy, right inside the app. Both run entirely on your iPhone.

Whisper

Built in

by OpenAI

A proven, well-rounded speech model that's ready the moment you install KeySay.

  • On-device
  • Works offline
Learn about Whisper

Phonon-2

New

by Fermion Research

An English specialist with top-tier accuracy in a compact size. Download it inside the app whenever you like.

  • On-device
  • Works offline
Learn about Phonon-2

No Connection Required

Dictate anywhere.
Even offline.

KeySay is a system keyboard that works in every app: Messages, Notes, Mail, Safari, and more. Built-in auto-correct cleans up typos so you can speak naturally without going back to edit.

Airplane mode No Wi-Fi needed Auto-correct built in Haptic feedback
KeySay voice-only dictation mode in Notes app, actively listening and transcribing a shopping list

One-Time Purchase

Pay once.
Keep forever.

$9.99, one time, and the full app is yours. You're the customer, not the product. Prefer a subscription? That option is available in the app too.

  • No ads or tracking
  • No hidden costs
  • Free updates included
One-time $9.99
Download on the App Store KeySay settings screen showing Voice Only and QWERTY layout options, auto-correct toggle, haptic feedback, and keyboard sound controls

Frequently asked questions

What is KeySay?
KeySay is a private voice-to-text keyboard for iPhone. It uses OpenAI's Whisper AI model to convert your speech to text entirely on your device. No audio or text data ever leaves your phone.
What speech models does KeySay use?
KeySay comes with OpenAI's Whisper model built in. You can also download Phonon-2, an English speech model from Fermion Research, inside the app. Both models run entirely on your iPhone for maximum privacy and offline use.
How does KeySay protect my privacy?
All speech recognition happens on your iPhone using on-device AI models. There are no servers to send data to, no cloud processing, and no analytics or tracking of any kind. KeySay works completely offline.
Does KeySay require an internet connection?
No. KeySay works completely offline. Speech recognition runs entirely on your iPhone, so you can dictate text anywhere, even in airplane mode. You only need a connection to download the optional Phonon-2 model.
How much does KeySay cost?
KeySay is a one-time purchase of $9.99. You pay once and own the full app forever, including free updates. A subscription option is also available in the app.
What apps does KeySay work with?
KeySay is a system keyboard, so it works in every app that accepts text input: Messages, Notes, Mail, Safari, and all third-party apps.
What keyboard layouts are available?
KeySay offers two layouts: Voice Only mode, which focuses entirely on dictation, and QWERTY + Voice, which adds a full keyboard below the mic controls so you can type and dictate interchangeably.

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