iA Writer Dictation

by iA Inc.

Voice dictation inside the iA Writer minimalist writing app.

TL;DR

Voice dictation inside the iA Writer minimalist writing app.

Best for writers using iA Writer who want voice dictation in their preferred writing environment. Pricing: from $9.99 one-time.

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Pricing
from $9.99 one-time
Platforms
macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, Android

What it is

iA Writer integrates the host OS dictation engine into its minimalist writing UI, letting writers dictate inside the app.

Best for: Writers using iA Writer who want voice dictation in their preferred writing environment.
Watch out for: Uses OS-level dictation; quality depends on the host OS.

Install / use

ia.net/writer — paid app

Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supported20
HIPAA eligibleNo

iA Writer Dictation vs Whipscribe

FeatureiA Writer DictationWhipscribe
CategoryProductsTranscription APIs
Pricingfrom $9.99 one-timefree beta
Speaker diarization—Yes
Word timestamps—Yes
Streaming—No
Languages2099
PlatformsmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, AndroidWeb, API, MCP

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