Dictate Everything
Nommo vs. Apple Dictation
Dictate everything, with the polish Apple leaves out. Apple Dictation is free, private, and everywhere. Nommo is what happens when you add LLM cleanup, app-aware tone, and a custom vocabulary on top.
macOS. Apple Silicon. No account required.
Feature-by-feature.
Every row is a concrete capability, not a marketing claim. Yes means the feature is shipping and verified.
| Feature | Nommo | Apple Dictation |
|---|---|---|
| LLM cleanup | ✓ | — |
| App-aware formatting | ✓ | — |
| 100% local processing | ✓ | Partial |
| Custom vocabulary | ✓ | — |
| One-time purchase | ✓ | Free (basic) |
| No screenshot capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sub-500ms latency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple Silicon optimized | ✓ | ✓ |
What Apple Dictation does well
- Free and bundled with every Mac
- On-device processing on Apple Silicon
- Deep system integration across every text field
- Continuous dictation with auto-punctuation
- Zero setup, works everywhere
Where Nommo is different
- LLM cleanup removes fillers and adapts tone per app
- App-aware formatting across nine distinct categories
- Custom vocabulary with domain depth via SQLite dictionary
- Whisper large-v3-turbo for higher accuracy on complex speech
- Cymatic feedback and interaction design built for power users
Dictate everything.
Free download. 14-day trial. macOS with Apple Silicon. No account required.