Heynds vs
Aqua Voice.
On-device writing tools, with one payment instead of a recurring plan.
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| What matters | Heynds | Aqua Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plan | $59one time | $120/year · annual billing |
| Features | ||
| Voice dictation | Dictate in your apps with custom vocabulary. | Dictate in your apps with a personal dictionary and screen context. |
| Text editing | Correct, rewrite, summarize, and translate selected text. | Select text and give spoken instructions with Edit Mode. |
| Custom prompts | Save writing preferences and enter your own prompts. | Save custom instructions for tone, formatting, and writing style. |
| Dictation languages | 30 languages, detected automatically. | 49 languages, with automatic detection. |
| Speed | ||
| Response time | Local results. Timing depends on your computer and recording length. | Cloud results. Timing depends on your connection and server load. Live text requires Max. |
| Privacy | ||
| Audio & text | Stay on your computer for core features. | Audio and text use cloud processing. Privacy Mode disables transcript storage. |
| Model training | Content from local features is not used to train shared AI models. | Model training requires your explicit consent. |
Aqua Voice Pro. $12/month with monthly billing. Realtime Mode requires Max. Last price check: October 2026.
Keep the work on your computer.
Aqua Voice processes dictation and edits in the cloud. Heynds runs core dictation and selected-text tools on your device.
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30 days. Every local feature. No credit card required.