superwhisper on iPhone and Android: how it works, how to set it up, and what is missing
By Ryleigh Newman · Published
superwhisper runs on iPhone as a custom keyboard and on Android phones as a floating bubble. Its docs say iPad is not supported, and Android tablets are not supported. A Pro license covers both phone apps at no extra cost.
I make YapToText, a different dictation app for the Mac, so read what I say about superwhisper with that in mind. Every fact about superwhisper here is from its own docs, read on October 10, 2026. The pages are Superwhisper on iOS and Superwhisper on Android. YapToText is a Mac app only, so on a phone I have nothing to sell you.
This app is completely free. You don't have to make an account. There are no subscriptions, no difficult downloads, and nothing is locked. Made for Apple silicon Macs. Source on GitHub.
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Where it runs
From superwhisper's docs, read October 10, 2026.
| Device | Supported | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | Yes | A custom keyboard you switch to in any app |
| iPad | No | The docs say iPhone only |
| Android phone | Yes | A floating bubble over any app |
| Android tablet | No | The docs say phones only |
| Apple Watch | Not mentioned | The docs describe no watch app |
| Mac and Windows | Yes | The Windows page covers the PC side |
Set it up on iPhone
- Install superwhisper from the App Store and open it once.
- Go to iOS Settings, General, Keyboard, Keyboards, Add New Keyboard, and select Superwhisper.
- Tap the Superwhisper keyboard in that list and turn on Allow Full Access. The docs say the keyboard needs it to transcribe audio and insert text.
- In any app, touch and hold the globe key and choose Superwhisper.
- Tap the record button, speak, and stop. The text is inserted at the cursor.
On iOS 26.4 and later, a keyboard button that opens the main app no longer returns you to the app you were in. Swipe back instead. The docs call this an Apple platform change that affects all third-party keyboards.
Set it up on Android
- Install superwhisper from Google Play and open it.
- Grant three permissions: Floating bubble, Text insertion and Microphone. Notifications are optional.
- On the home screen, tap Enable floating bubble.
- In any app, tap into a text field, then tap the bubble.
- Speak, then tap the bubble again. The text is inserted at the cursor.
You can also dictate inside the app with the record button. Swipe up on its home screen to see recordings, replay audio, share the text or delete one.
What does not carry over from your Mac
Modes and vocabulary are stored per device and do not sync to the phone yet. The docs say cloud sync is planned, and to recreate the modes you use most in the phone app's settings. The iPhone app has its own settings for modes, models, vocabulary and stats, under the gear icon.
What it costs on a phone
The Pro license you bought for a computer covers iPhone and Android too. You activate it with a QR code or by hand. On Android, Settings shows your plan and how many trial words are left. The superwhisper pricing page has the plans, and the license page covers activation.
If it stops working
- iPhone keyboard missing. After an iOS update it can vanish from the list. Add it again with the steps above.
- iPhone dictation fails. Confirm Allow Full Access is on. Cloud models need a connection. Recordings also appear in History in the main app, where you can retry.
- Android bubble missing. Open Settings, Permissions, grant Floating bubble, then enable the bubble again.
- Android text not inserted. Grant Text insertion. The dictation is not lost. It is saved in History.
On a Mac instead
YapToText runs only on Apple silicon Macs with macOS 14 or later, with no iPhone, iPad or Android app. On the Mac it is free, with no account, and both the speech model and the cleanup model run on the computer. The superwhisper alternative page compares the two Mac apps.
This app is completely free. You don't have to make an account. There are no subscriptions, no difficult downloads, and nothing is locked. Made for Apple silicon Macs. Source on GitHub.
The short version
- iPhone. A custom keyboard with Allow Full Access.
- Android. A floating bubble on phones.
- Not supported. iPad and Android tablets.
- Sync. Modes and vocabulary stay per device for now.
- Price. Pro covers the phone apps.
If superwhisper adds iPad support or sync, open an issue on GitHub and I will update this page. Every one gets read.
This app is completely free. You don't have to make an account. There are no subscriptions, no difficult downloads, and nothing is locked. Made for Apple silicon Macs. Source on GitHub.
Related
Sources
- https://superwhisper.com/docs/get-started/ios (checked 2026-10-10)
- https://superwhisper.com/docs/get-started/android (checked 2026-10-10)
- https://github.com/ryleighnewman/YapToText (checked 2026-10-10)
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yaptotext/id6786382289 (checked 2026-10-10)
Questions
Does superwhisper work on iPhone?
Yes. It is a custom keyboard that you switch to in any app, with Allow Full Access turned on.
Does superwhisper work on iPad?
No. Its docs say superwhisper supports iPhone only and that iPad is not supported.
Does superwhisper work on Android?
Yes, on Android phones, as a floating bubble that hovers over any app. Android tablets are not supported.
Does superwhisper work on Apple Watch?
Its docs describe apps for Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android phones, and do not mention an Apple Watch app.
Do I need to pay again for superwhisper on my phone?
No. Its docs say a Pro license covers iOS and Android at no extra cost.