Wispr Flow is a voice-to-text accessibility tool for Android that turns
rambling speech into perfectly formatted text, so you can just talk instead
of type.
Unlike built-in voice dictation, Flow cleans up what you say as you speak.
No filler words. No broken sentences. No reformatting before you hit send.
It works inside any app, including ChatGPT, WhatsApp, Instagram, Slack, and
Gmail.
Whether you’re texting friends, taking notes, drafting emails, or navigating
pain, fatigue, or mobility challenges that make typing difficult, Wispr Flow
makes it easier than ever to just talk instead of type. Flow supports users
with motor impairments, Parkinson’s, arthritis, RSI, dyslexia, ADHD,
stuttering, visual impairments, and more.
Learn more at
https://wisprflow.ai/accessibility
Why people choose Wispr Flow
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World’s most accurate voice-to-text:
Talk the way you normally do and watch Wispr Flow get it right. -
Works in every app:
From WhatsApp to Slack to Instagram, Wispr Flow works everywhere. -
AI-polished output:
Removes filler words like “um” and “ah” and catches your corrections, such
as “5 pm, no actually 6 pm” turning into “6 pm.” -
Handles messy, real-world speech:
Stuttering, false starts, and self-corrections are cleaned up automatically.
Flow understands what you mean, not just what you say. -
Dictionary:
Add unique names and uncommon terms so that Flow always spells it right.
Search, edit, and sync dictionary terms across devices. -
Auto punctuation and formatting:
Punctuation, paragraphs, and numbered lists are handled for you. -
100+ languages:
Communicate in the language that works best for you, including Español,
Français, 中文, ไทย, हिन्दी, or Hinglish.
Great for
- Texting friends when your hands are full
- Writing detailed prompts to ChatGPT
- Jotting down thoughts on your commute
- Replying to emails while walking
- Capturing ideas after meetings or before bed
- Hands-free communication for anyone with motor impairments, arthritis, or RSI
- Users with ADHD, dyslexia, or stuttering who prefer voice over typing
- Seniors and anyone who finds typing slow, painful, or frustrating
Wispr Flow offers a 40% accessibility discount for users with disabilities,
discounted pricing for seniors, and special rates for non-profits.
Wispr Flow uses the Android Accessibility Service to provide universal voice
dictation across all apps. This is required because Android does not provide a
standard API for third-party apps to detect text field focus or insert text
into other apps.
Wispr Flow uses the Accessibility Service exclusively for:
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Detecting text fields:
Identifying when you tap into an editable text field so the Flow bubble
appears automatically by monitoring window and focus change events. -
Inserting dictated text:
Pasting your transcribed speech directly into the active text field without
replacing your keyboard, using the accessibility input connection. -
Detecting keyboard visibility:
Showing or hiding the Flow bubble based on whether the on-screen keyboard is
open. -
Diagnostics and crash logging:
Limited accessibility data, such as app performance and device identifiers,
may be used to troubleshoot issues.
Wispr Flow does not use the Accessibility Service to collect,
store, or share any personal data from other apps when dictation is not active.
The Accessibility Service is used solely for the core dictation functionality
described above. We do not work around Android’s built-in privacy controls,
change system settings without your permission, or use deceptive interface
practices.
Accessibility and User Comments:
Since Wispr Flow is designed with accessibility needs in mind, it is genuinely very accessible. You won’t have any trouble navigating the interface or adjusting settings using TalkBack.
When you first open the app, it shows a few simple examples demonstrating how to trigger voice dictation. You can either tap the button or press and hold it to dictate the text you want.
When the keyboard is visible—whether you’re using Gboard or Samsung Keyboard—you can find the dictation button, announced as “dictation image,” at the top-right, just above the keys that contain letters and functions. You can start dictation by tapping or pressing and holding this button.
At first, locating the button might not feel very intuitive, but after a few tries, your finger quickly gets used to its position. You can also move the button to a more convenient location above the keyboard. To do this, simply press and hold the button and drag it to wherever you prefer on the screen. I personally moved it from the far right to the far left, so now the dictation key sits above the letters on the left side.
As mentioned in the description, the app is currently in early access. It allows you to dictate up to 1,000 words for free over a 14-day period. After that, the quota resets and you get another 1,000 free words.
If you have a disability certificate, you can contact support to receive a 40% discount on both monthly and yearly subscriptions. I’m currently using the app with this discount.
At the moment, payments are not supported through Google Play. Instead, subscriptions can be purchased securely through the website using Stripe. You can apply the discount code provided by support and pay with your credit card.
I’ve had both accessibility permissions and “display over other apps” enabled for a day now, and the app has only used about 1% of battery so far.
During my testing, I dictated in both English and Turkish with varying lengths of input, and the accuracy genuinely surprised me. You can also choose your preferred dictation style within the app. If you like, you can go with a more formal style that strictly follows punctuation rules, or a more casual style that uses punctuation only when needed.
It’s also mentioned that in future versions, you’ll be able to set this on a per-app basis (this is already available on Windows). This means you could use a formal style in your email app, while keeping things more casual and conversational in chat apps.
That said, while the app delivers very well on what it promises, there is a small annoyance to be aware of. If you prefer keeping your notification shade clean, the “This app is displaying over other apps” notification may occasionally reappear even after you dismiss it. Since this is an Android system notification, I haven’t found a way to disable it completely yet.
Last Tested App version and Android version:
1.8.8. Android 16
I have installed this app but when I pull up my keyboard which is using gboard I don’t see the dictation button. The only button I see is the type using voice dictation button which has always been there before. I have searched the entire keyboard and not able to find it. Any ideas?
I’m using Samsung keyboard but I’ve just tried it with Gboard. Make sure you have the accessibility service turned on and the display over other apps permission enabled. The dictate button is right above the voice dictation of Gboard. It’s announced as “Dictate Image”.