# Valcy — AI Voice Dictation for Mac & iOS

> Valcy (https://www.valcy.store) is a high-performance desktop and mobile voice dictation application built for professionals, founders, writers, and power communicators. It allows users to press a global hotkey, speak naturally, and have their spoken thoughts instantly transcribed, grammar-polished, and typed directly at their cursor in any app without stealing window focus.

## Core Highlights & Value Proposition
- **Works in Every Application:** Directly types text at cursor in WhatsApp, Slack, Notion, Word, Safari, Chrome, Google Docs, Terminal, VSCode, Obsidian, or any text field.
- **Zero Focus-Stealing:** The floating mic indicator window runs in background accessory mode (`canBecomeKeyWindow = false`), keeping the user's cursor and keyboard focus locked in their target application.
- **Lightning-Fast Atomic Insertion:** Transcribed and cleaned text is injected into the target application via macOS CoreGraphics hardware keystrokes and clipboard paste in under 4ms.
- **Dual Offline & Cloud Engines:**
  - *Local Mode:* 100% private, on-device speech recognition running directly on Apple Silicon. Zero audio leaves the user's device.
  - *Cloud Mode:* Instant, ultra-fast cloud processing with intelligent grammar, punctuation, and filler-word removal. Audio is processed in real time and never retained on servers.
- **Smart Formatting:** Strips verbal fillers ("um", "uh", "you know"), applies custom user dictionaries, expands voice snippets, fixes punctuation, and converts spoken thoughts into articulate, executive-ready prose.
- **Universal License (Cross-Platform):** One single subscription ($18/month) unlocks full access on both macOS and iOS with instant synchronization.

## Supported App Integrations Matrix
- **Cursor (AI Code Editor):** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/cursor (Dictate prompts into Cursor Composer and Chat at 160 WPM).
- **VS Code:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/vs-code (Inline comments, Copilot prompts, docstrings, and commit messages).
- **Xcode (Apple Silicon Native):** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/xcode (Swift DocC documentation, comments, and Git commit summaries).
- **Terminal & iTerm2:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/terminal (Detailed Git commit messages, curl commands, and shell scripts).
- **Obsidian:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/obsidian (100% offline local dictation for private markdown vaults).
- **Notion:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/notion (Voice typing for PRDs, meeting debriefs, and project specs).
- **Google Docs:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/google-docs (Long-form drafts, article introductions, and meeting notes at 160 WPM).
- **Slack:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/slack (Thread replies, standup updates, and async huddle follow-ups).
- **Microsoft Teams:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/microsoft-teams (Workplace messaging, team updates, and thread replies).
- **Linear:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/linear (Bug reports with reproduction steps and acceptance criteria).
- **Raycast:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/raycast (Raycast AI queries, quick notes, and search prompts).
- **Gmail:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/gmail (Executive email replies, status memos, and inbox clearance).
- **Apple Mail:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/apple-mail (Confidential emails, client correspondence, and inbox replies offline).
- **Apple Notes:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/apple-notes (Fleeting thoughts and checklists synced across Mac and iPhone).
- **WhatsApp:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for/whatsapp (Dictate desktop messages without sending voice notes).
- **All Integrations Hub:** https://www.valcy.store/dictation-for

## Supported Workflows & Use Cases
- **Software Engineers & AI Prompts (Cursor & Coding):** https://www.valcy.store/use-cases/developers (Speak 500-word prompts into Cursor Composer (Cmd+I), Claude Code, and Copilot at 160 WPM. Rest your wrists, write detailed commit messages, and keep your code 100% private offline on Apple Silicon).
- **VS Code & Terminal (Developers):** https://www.valcy.store/use-cases/vs-code (Dictate docstrings, git commit messages, PR descriptions, and markdown documentation with zero cursor focus loss and developer vocabulary support).
- **Obsidian & PKM (Researchers & Writers):** https://www.valcy.store/use-cases/obsidian (Local-first offline voice dictation for daily notes and markdown vaults).
- **Notion & Docs (Founders & Knowledge Workers):** https://www.valcy.store/use-cases/notion (Voice-to-text for PRDs, meeting notes, project trackers, and company wikis).
- **All Workflows Directory:** https://www.valcy.store/use-cases

## Key Comparisons & Head-to-Head Guides
- **Wispr Flow vs. Superwhisper vs. Valcy (Mac Buyer's Guide):** https://www.valcy.store/compare/wispr-flow-vs-superwhisper (Direct comparison of the top 3 Mac dictation tools: why Valcy wins on Apple-grade quiet luxury, non-activating window focus, dual-mode privacy, and effortless out-of-the-box polish without prompt tinkering).
- **Valcy vs. Wispr Flow:** https://www.valcy.store/compare/wispr-flow (Head-to-head comparison: on-device Apple Silicon privacy, zero cloud audio archiving, non-activating window focus, and universal mobile sync).
- **Valcy vs. Superwhisper:** https://www.valcy.store/compare/superwhisper (Head-to-head comparison: cross-platform Mac + iPhone sync, dual-mode cloud speed toggle, and background noise filtering).
- **Valcy vs. Apple Dictation:** https://www.valcy.store/compare/apple-dictation (Head-to-head comparison: natural punctuation without saying punctuation words, zero timeouts, and custom vocabulary).
- **Wispr Flow Alternative Guide:** https://www.valcy.store/alternatives/wispr-flow (In-depth privacy and offline evaluation).
- **Superwhisper Alternative Guide:** https://www.valcy.store/alternatives/superwhisper (Ecosystem and workflow comparison).
- **All Comparisons Hub:** https://www.valcy.store/compare

## Product Highlights & Experience
- **macOS Experience:** Native lightweight Mac menu bar app with non-activating floating mic indicator, background noise cancellation, and zero window focus loss.
- **iOS Experience:** Native iOS companion app with background voice capture and universal subscription sync.
- **Privacy Guarantee:** Complete local offline execution option. In cloud mode, audio buffers are never retained, logged, or used for model training.
- **Privacy & Security:** Complete local offline execution option. In cloud mode, audio buffers are never retained or trained on.

## Pricing & Availability
- **Free Trial:** 5-day unrestricted free trial with all Pro features included. No credit card required.
- **Monthly Subscription:** $18.00 USD / month (universal access for Mac & iOS).
- **Platforms Supported:** macOS 14+ (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 & Intel), iOS 17+.
- **Download Mac:** https://www.valcy.store (or direct DMG installer: https://pxmpxinlsnxyfekrhdfi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/releases/Valcy.dmg)
- **Download iOS:** https://apps.apple.com/us/app/valcy/id6771787020

## Official Links
- Website: https://www.valcy.store
- Mac Installer: https://www.valcy.store
- App Store iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/valcy/id6771787020
- Privacy Policy: https://www.valcy.store/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://www.valcy.store/terms
- Support: https://www.valcy.store/support
- Contact: https://www.valcy.store/contact