IraVoice

IraVoice is a private, on-device dictation app for Apple Silicon Macs (macOS 26+) that converts speech into polished text or structured Markdown briefs without sending audio or transcripts to the cloud.

What is IraVoice?

IraVoice is a Mac dictation app that runs speech recognition locally using Core ML models and Apple Intelligence for formatting. It takes microphone input and produces either clean text inserted at the cursor (Dictate mode) or a structured Markdown specification (Voice-to-Spec mode). The app is developed by IraVoice (no company name given beyond the product), and works offline after an initial model download.

Key Features

• On-device speech recognition — Uses local Core ML models; no audio or transcripts leave your Mac.
• Two focused workflows — Hold Right Option to dictate polished text; hold Globe to generate a structured Markdown brief for agent handoff.
• Agent-ready Voice-to-Spec — Converts spoken requirements into guarded Markdown that can be reviewed locally or sent directly to Codex or Claude Code via a visible Terminal session.
• Apple Intelligence formatting — Automatically removes filler words and applies polished formatting using Apple's on-device model.
• Privacy-first design — No account system, no telemetry, no cloud transcript history; license state stored in Mac Keychain.
• One-time purchase — $50 for a perpetual license; 3-day full trial without requiring a credit card or account.

Who is it for?

• Writers and knowledge workers who want to dictate emails, notes, or documents without worrying about cloud privacy.
• Developers and technical professionals who need to quickly turn rough technical thoughts into structured requirements for code generation agents like Codex or Claude Code.
• Privacy-conscious Mac users who want a dictation tool that never uploads their voice, text, or selections.

What can you do with IraVoice?

• Dictate focused text: Hold Right Option and speak naturally; polished text appears at the cursor in any editable field.
• Generate structured specs for AI agents: Hold Globe and speak rough requirements; IraVoice outputs a guarded Markdown brief that you can inspect and then hand off to Codex or Claude Code.
• Work entirely offline: After initial model download, dictation and formatting run locally with no internet connection required.

How does IraVoice work?

Download the notarized DMG (or install via Homebrew), drag to Applications, grant Microphone and Accessibility permissions. On first launch, speech models download; formatting uses Apple Intelligence. Hold Right Option to dictate or Globe for Voice-to-Spec. License activation sends a key to Gumroad for verification; after that, the app works without further network calls.

Pricing

One-time purchase of $50 for a perpetual license. A 3-day full trial is available with no credit card or account required. Refund guarantee for 30 days through Gumroad.

FAQ

Is IraVoice really private?

Yes. Speech recognition uses on-device Core ML models, formatting uses Apple Intelligence locally. No audio, transcripts, or user selections are sent to IraVoice servers. The only network calls are: downloading speech models on first use, verifying a license key via Gumroad, and (if explicitly chosen) submitting a finished spec to Codex or Claude Code.

What Macs are supported?

Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 26 or later. Apple Intelligence must be enabled for polished formatting and Voice-to-Spec; basic speech recognition can fall back to unformatted transcript when the formatter is unavailable.

Does IraVoice require an account?

No account is needed. The 3-day trial works without any registration. Paid users receive a license key via Gumroad.

Can I use IraVoice with Codex or Claude Code?

Yes. Voice-to-Spec can send finished Markdown briefs directly to Codex or Claude Code via an explicit, visible Terminal session. The agent's own privacy terms then apply