Frequently asked questions

Whispen is a voice-to-text and translation app for Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android. On desktop, press a shortcut, speak, and the text appears in your active app. On mobile, use the Whispen keyboard to switch between typing, voice input, and translation.

Whispen is built for longer, messier, multilingual writing. It adds translation, AI polish, smart modes, desktop shortcuts, and a mobile keyboard. Mac local mode can process speech on-device; Windows, mobile, translation, and Pro cloud features use Whispen services for processing and do not store your audio or text.

Whispen supports 100+ languages for transcription. With the Pro plan, you can also translate your speech into a different language in real-time — speak in one language, type in another.

Yes. Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android all have a free way to start voice typing. Free users also get 1,000 AI characters per week for translation, polish, and smart modes. Pro ($9.99/mo) removes that cap and adds cloud transcription for tougher audio.

Open Whispen from Microsoft Store through whispen.io/download or whispen.io/windows, install it, and grant microphone permission when Windows prompts you. After launch, choose your shortcut and start dictating into the app you are already using.

Download the DMG from whispen.io, drag it to Applications, and open it. Grant microphone and Accessibility permissions when prompted. The app will download a ~1 GB local speech model on first launch. After that, press the shortcut (default: Option+Space) to start dictating.

Download Whispen from the App Store, then go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Whispen. Grant Full Access and microphone permissions. Then switch to the Whispen keyboard in any app to start dictating.

Full Access is required for the keyboard to access the microphone for voice transcription. Whispen does not log keystrokes or store any of your typed or spoken content.

Mac local mode processes speech on-device. Windows, mobile, translation, and Pro cloud workflows use Whispen services for processing, but your audio and text are not stored or used for model training.

No. Audio is processed in real-time and discarded. Transcribed text is pasted into your active app and not stored by Whispen. Voice Notes and local history stay on your device unless you explicitly copy or export them elsewhere.

No. Whispen does not log, record, or transmit any keystrokes. Your typed content stays on your device.

Pro comes with a 3-day free trial. You can try all Pro features (unlimited translation, AI polish, cloud transcription, smart modes) before being charged. No credit card is required for free voice typing — that's always free.

If you subscribed via the iPhone App Store: Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions → Whispen → Cancel Subscription. If you subscribed via the Mac website / RevenueCat: open Whispen → Settings → Account → Manage Subscription, or use the link in your confirmation email. You'll keep Pro access until the end of your billing period; refunds for the current period are handled by Apple if you purchased through the App Store.

Whispen Pro ($9.99/mo or $89.99/year) adds unlimited translation (speak in one language, type in another), unlimited AI polish, unlimited smart modes (email, point-form), and cloud transcription for tougher audio. Free users get voice typing entry points, 100+ recognition languages, desktop shortcuts, mobile keyboard workflows, local Notes, and 1,000 AI characters per week for translation/polish/smart modes.

No. Voice typing on Mac stays free to start — that's our commitment. v1.5 (April 2026) added optional Pro features (translation, AI polish, cloud transcription) for $9.99/mo. Free users now get 1,000 AI characters per week for those features; the core voice typing entry point remains free.

Make sure you've granted microphone permission in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone. Also check that Accessibility permission is granted for auto-paste. If the issue persists, try removing and re-adding Whispen from the Accessibility list.

Speak clearly and at a moderate pace. Reduce background noise when possible. The local AI model handles accents and mixed languages well, but very noisy environments can affect accuracy. You can also try the Pro cloud transcription mode for improved accuracy.

Whispen needs Accessibility permission to simulate keyboard shortcuts for pasting. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility and make sure WhispenMac is listed and enabled. If you recently updated the app, you may need to remove and re-add it.