Vaitly Voice has two public releases so far: 1.0.0 for Mac and 1.1.0, the first for Windows. This page lists what each version added, what we know is not right yet, and how to move to the latest build without losing your settings or history.
Newest first. The current version is always the one on the download page.
1.1.0 — September 23, 2026
Windows 1.1.0, September 23, 2026: first public Windows release, signed by Vaitly Limited, with on-device dictation, vocabulary, snippets, transforms, history and insights.
On-device dictation on Windows: hold the shortcut to talk, double-tap for hands-free. Recognition runs on the PC; your audio is not uploaded.
Vocabulary with spoken forms, snippets, transforms (a local Ollama model by default; a cloud provider only if you add one), searchable history with audio, and insights.
First-run setup asks for the microphone only and suggests Right Ctrl (or Ctrl+Space) as the talk key; any key can be recorded.
The same plans as the Mac. A paid plan covers 5 devices, in any mix of Mac and Windows. Plans changed on October 11, 2026 to Free (1,000 words a week) and Pro; see the pricing page.
Security
The installer and the app are Authenticode-signed by Vaitly Limited.
Installs for the current user only, with no administrator prompt.
No in-app updater. Updates are downloaded from this site; see “How to update” below.
Known issues
Windows does not let an ordinary program type into a window running as administrator, such as an elevated command prompt or Task Manager. Dictation does nothing there.
Windows on ARM is not supported; Vaitly Voice needs a 64-bit x64 PC.
Pro's features (Cloud Polish and Vaitly Meetings) were not in this release.
1.2.0 — October 11, 2026
First public release of Vaitly Voice for Apple silicon Macs.
Build
6054f01
Size
26.7 MB
Requires
macOS 14 Sonoma or later, Apple silicon (M1 or later)
On-device dictation: hold the shortcut to talk, double-tap for hands-free. Recognition runs on the Mac; nothing you say is uploaded.
Vocabulary with spoken forms, so names and jargon come out the way you write them.
Snippets: a spoken trigger expands into text you use often.
Transforms with local-first providers (Apple Intelligence or a local Ollama model by default; a cloud provider only if you configure one).
Insights: local statistics about how much you dictate and where.
Searchable history with audio playback, stored on the Mac with a retention period you control in Settings.
Onboarding with a practice step, so the shortcut and permissions are set up before you dictate for real.
Accounts and plans: Free (1,000 words a week, no sign-in) and the paid plans of the time. Plans changed on October 11, 2026 to Free and Pro; see the pricing page.
Signed with a Developer ID certificate issued to Vaitly Limited and notarized by Apple.
A branded installer: open the disk image and drag Vaitly Voice to Applications.
Security
Hardened runtime enabled; the build is notarized by Apple and verified by macOS on first launch.
No in-app updater yet. Updates are downloaded from this site; see “How to update” below.
Known issues
Windows was not available at this release; it followed with 1.1.0.
Intel Macs are not supported; Vaitly Voice needs an Apple silicon Mac (M1 or later).
Some Bluetooth earbuds can clip the first syllable while the microphone wakes up. Pause briefly after pressing the shortcut, or use the Mac’s built-in microphone.
How to update
Download the latest version from /download/, open the disk image and drag Vaitly Voice over
the old copy in Applications. On Windows, download the new installer and run it; it installs over the old
version. Your settings, vocabulary and history are kept either way. Quit Vaitly Voice first if it is running.
Limits and the privacy boundary
Updating is a manual download for now. Speech is transcribed on your computer in every version, on Mac and Windows, and the audio is not uploaded. A cloud provider is
used only for transforms you configure yourself, sends text only, and is labeled in the app. The
security page explains signing, notarization and permissions in more detail.
Questions
How do I know which version I have?
Open Vaitly Voice and go to Settings → About. It shows the version and build number. Compare it with the latest entry on this page.
Will updates be automatic?
No. Vaitly Voice has no in-app updater, on Mac or Windows. When a new version is listed here, download it from the download page: on a Mac, drag it over the old copy; on Windows, run the new installer.
Does updating keep my history and settings?
Yes. Your settings, vocabulary, snippets and history live in the app’s data directory, not inside the app bundle, so replacing the app, or running a newer Windows installer, leaves them in place.
How can I check the download is genuine?
Every release lists its SHA-256 here and on the download page. macOS also checks the Developer ID signature and Apple’s notarization when you first open Vaitly Voice. On Windows, the installer’s Properties → Digital Signatures should name Vaitly Limited.
