Free app
Free
MIT; no account/key
- Included scope
- Shortcut dictation and local transcript history
Yap by Frigade
● Identity checkedOn-device macOS dictation · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Yap is a shortcut-driven dictation app that uses Apple’s Speech framework to transcribe speech locally and paste it into the active text field. Local searchable transcript history supports copying previous dictation.
- Category
- On-device macOS dictation
- Free access
- MIT licensed, free to use without account or API key. No paid plan or usage cap stated.
- API access
- Not confirmed: public developer API. Download/Homebrew app uses system transcription and shortcut/paste workflows.
Is Yap by Frigade right for you?
A good fit for
Relevant to Apple-silicon Mac users seeking straightforward local dictation in existing apps.
Before you choose
Requires macOS 26 Tahoe and Apple silicon; not for older macOS/Intel Macs. Offline dictation requires the relevant speech model already present on the Mac. Exact language coverage, history deletion and application compatibility need confirmation. Audio-on-device and no telemetry are vendor claims, not tested. Pasting into a cloud app still sends resulting text under that app’s configuration. No install, microphone permission or dictation performed.
Workflow and handoff
Dictate fictional text into a local editor first, inspect transcript/history controls and confirm the active target field before using dictation elsewhere.
Pricing and practical limits
Requires macOS 26 Tahoe and Apple silicon; not for older macOS/Intel Macs. Offline dictation requires the relevant speech model already present on the Mac. Exact language coverage, history deletion and application compatibility need confirmation. Audio-on-device and no telemetry are vendor claims, not tested. Pasting into a cloud app still sends resulting text under that app’s configuration. No install, microphone permission or dictation performed.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Yap is a shortcut-driven dictation app that uses Apple’s Speech framework to transcribe speech locally and paste it into the active text field. Local searchable transcript history supports copying previous dictation. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Requires macOS 26 Tahoe and Apple silicon; not for older macOS/Intel Macs. Offline dictation requires the relevant speech model already present on the Mac. Exact language coverage, history deletion and application compatibility need confirmation. Audio-on-device and no telemetry are vendor claims, not tested. Pasting into a cloud app still sends resulting text under that app’s configuration. No install, microphone permission or dictation performed. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
Yap by Frigade pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Yap by Frigade used for?
Yap is a shortcut-driven dictation app that uses Apple’s Speech framework to transcribe speech locally and paste it into the active text field. Local searchable transcript history supports copying previous dictation.
Does Yap by Frigade have a free plan?
MIT licensed, free to use without account or API key. No paid plan or usage cap stated.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Yap by Frigade cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Yap by Frigade through an API?
Not confirmed: public developer API. Download/Homebrew app uses system transcription and shortcut/paste workflows.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Requires macOS 26 Tahoe and Apple silicon; not for older macOS/Intel Macs. Offline dictation requires the relevant speech model already present on the Mac. Exact language coverage, history deletion and application compatibility need confirmation. Audio-on-device and no telemetry are vendor claims, not tested. Pasting into a cloud app still sends resulting text under that app’s configuration. No install, microphone permission or dictation performed.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
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