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Handy alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Handy listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 14 of the 27 other voice dictation apps in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

Handy is free to use. 9 of them are free or have a free plan.

14 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Handy

  1. VoiceInk

    Open-source Mac dictation with local models and a one-time price

    • VoiceInk starts at $25 one-time, for 1 Mac. Handy is free.
    • Handy has a free plan. VoiceInk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VoiceInk lists an iOS app.
    • Only Handy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    VoiceInk vs HandyVoiceInk pricing and details

  2. OpenWhispr

    Open-source dictation with free local models and meeting notes

    • OpenWhispr starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually at $80 ($8 billed monthly). Handy is free.
    • Only OpenWhispr lists an iOS app.
    • OpenWhispr also covers meeting notes and transcription.
    OpenWhispr vs HandyOpenWhispr pricing and details

  3. Superwhisper

    Voice-to-text app with offline models and custom AI modes

    • Superwhisper starts at $8.49 per month, billed monthly ($84.99 billed yearly). Handy is free.
    • Only Superwhisper lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Handy lists a Linux app.
    • Superwhisper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Superwhisper vs HandySuperwhisper pricing and details

  4. Amical

    Open-source AI dictation with free local models and optional cloud

    • Amical starts at $7 per month, billed annually at $84 ($10 billed monthly). Handy is free.
    • Only Amical lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Handy lists a Linux app.
    • Amical also covers notes and text expansion.
    Amical vs HandyAmical pricing and details

  5. Google AI Edge Eloquent

    Free on-device AI dictation app from Google for iPhone and Mac

    • Google AI Edge Eloquent is free. Handy is free.
    • Only Google AI Edge Eloquent lists an iOS app.
    • Only Handy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    Google AI Edge Eloquent vs HandyGoogle AI Edge Eloquent pricing and details

  6. Spokenly

    Dictation app with free local models and optional cloud accuracy

    • Spokenly starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly at $99.99 ($9.99 billed monthly). Handy is free.
    • Only Spokenly lists an iOS app.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Spokenly also covers transcription.
    Spokenly vs HandySpokenly pricing and details

  7. TypeWhisper

    Open-source dictation with local engines for Mac, Windows and iOS

    • TypeWhisper starts at €5 per month, or from €99 one-time, for up to 3 devices. Handy is free.
    • Only TypeWhisper lists an iOS app.
    • Only Handy lists a Linux app.
    • TypeWhisper also covers transcription and text expansion.
    TypeWhisper vs HandyTypeWhisper pricing and details

  8. Willow

    AI voice dictation that formats text and matches your style

    • Willow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually. Handy is free.
    • Only Willow lists an iOS app.
    • Only Handy lists a Linux app.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    Willow pricing and details

  9. Monologue

    Dictation, voice notes and bot-free meeting notes for Apple devices

    • Monologue starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Handy is free.
    • Handy has a free plan. Monologue does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Monologue lists an iOS app.
    • Only Handy lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Monologue pricing and details

  10. Wispr Flow

    Voice dictation that cleans up your speech in any app

    • Wispr Flow starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually. Handy is free.
    • Only Wispr Flow lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Handy lists a Linux app.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    Wispr Flow pricing and details

  11. Typeless

    AI voice dictation that edits and formats as you speak

    • Typeless starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. Handy is free.
    • Only Typeless lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Handy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Typeless also covers transcription.
    Typeless pricing and details

  12. Aqua Voice

    Cloud voice dictation that formats text for the app you are in

    • Aqua Voice starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Handy is free.
    • Handy has a free plan. Aqua Voice does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Aqua Voice lists an iOS app.
    • Only Handy lists a Linux app.
    Aqua Voice pricing and details

2 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Which Handy alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

VoiceInk, OpenWhispr, Superwhisper, Amical, Google AI Edge Eloquent, Spokenly, TypeWhisper, Willow and 6 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does Handy have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Handy listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS, Windows and Linux.

Which of these voice dictation apps are free?

OpenWhispr, Superwhisper, Amical, Google AI Edge Eloquent, Spokenly, TypeWhisper, Willow, Wispr Flow and 1 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Handy: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.