airtxt
airtxt is an AI dictation app for iPhone and iPad that lets users turn speech into clean, formatted text in any app. It is designed for people who think faster than they type, and it works with one-button access via the side button or the Action Button on supported devices. Users can dictate into mail apps, Slack, notes, and other apps, and the app automatically inserts the transcribed text. A dedicated memo mode also cleans up quick voice notes and places them on the clipboard for pasting anywhere. The app prioritizes privacy by offering an on-device transcription mode that works offline and never uploads audio to airtxt’s servers. When users prefer higher accuracy in noisy environments, they can switch to cloud transcription. Additionally, with version 1.1, users can bring their own API keys—Deepgram for speech recognition and Anthropic or OpenAI for AI cleanup—so requests go directly from the device to the provider of their choice and do not count against airtxt’s usage allowance. Beyond dictation, airtxt also acts as a meeting assistant. Users can invite an airtxt bot to calls on platforms like Zoom, Meet, and Teams; it records and transcribes with speaker labels and drafts a follow-up email. The app supports 13 languages and can switch languages mid-sentence. Users can also add custom vocabulary for names, acronyms, and industry terms, and this vocabulary is free on every plan, including the free tier. airtxt is available as a free-to-start mobile app with a subscription at $9.99 per month, positioning itself as an alternative to Wispr Flow. It is currently available for iPhone and iPad only, with Android support planned. The app targets busy professionals such as founders, doctors, lawyers, and sales teams, as well as anyone who wants to reduce typing.
- Category
- Apis
- Pricing
- Paid
Problem solved
People who need to capture thoughts quickly while on the go struggle to type on mobile keyboards. airtxt solves this by providing fast, AI-cleaned dictation in any app, while also handling meeting transcription and offering privacy controls through on-device processing and bring-your-own-key options.
Use cases
- Dictate emails and messages directly into any iOS app
- Take meeting notes automatically by inviting the airtxt bot
- Create voice memos that are cleaned up and copied to the clipboard
- Reply to Slack threads hands-free while walking
- Write follow-up emails after client calls during the drive
- Use custom vocabulary for industry-specific terms and acronyms
- Dictate in multiple languages, including mid-sentence language switching
Audience
- Business Users
- Product Managers
- Content Creators
- Enterprise
- Startups
Pros
- On-device transcription mode works offline and keeps audio on the device
- Bring your own API keys to connect Deepgram, Anthropic, or OpenAI directly
- Meeting bot attends Zoom/Meet/Teams calls and provides speaker-labeled transcripts
- Supports 13 languages and mid-sentence language switching
- Custom vocabulary is free on every plan
Cons
- Available only on iPhone and iPad, with Android still in development
- Requires a subscription at $9.99/month for full access
- Cloud transcription sends audio to airtxt's servers when on-device mode is not used
- No desktop, web, or Android companion app exists yet
Official website: https://www.airtxt.ai/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/airtxt