Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free iOS dictation app that converts natural, unpolished speech into clean, ready-to-use text using on-device AI (Google’s Gemma open model).
The app launched quietly on the iOS App Store on April 6, 2026, with no press announcement or blog post. It runs entirely on-device in its default mode, no subscription, no usage limit.
An optional cloud mode allows you to connect to advanced Gemini models for deeper text cleanup, but the core transcription and filler-word removal happen locally.
Features
- Polishes dictated text by removing filler words, stumbles, and mid-sentence corrections.
- Shows live transcription and a waveform during recording.
- Supports a fully offline mode that keeps core processing on your device.
- Uses an optional Gemini mode for stronger cloud-based text cleanup.
- Rewrites the same dictation into Key points, Formal, Short, or Long output styles
- Stores searchable dictation history with deletion controls.
- Tracks words per minute, session words, and total spoken words.
- Builds an editable personal dictionary with names and jargon you use often.
- Can import vocabulary from recently sent Gmail messages after signing in.
- Copies polished text to the clipboard after cleanup.
Use Cases
- Dictate email drafts on your phone and paste the cleaned text into Mail or Gmail.
- Capture rough ideas during walks or commutes and turn them into cleaner notes before you forget them.
- Record meeting takeaways and convert them into bullet point summaries with the Key Points style.
- Draft short professional messages with the Formal style after a quick voice note.
- Use offline dictation in places with a weak signal or for private conversations that should stay on the device.
How to Use It
1. Get the app from the iOS App Store (requires iOS 16 or later). On first launch, the app downloads the on-device Gemma model to the iPhone before dictation is available.
2. Open the app and start a dictation session. The app shows live transcription and a waveform as you speak.
3. Pause or stop when you finish the thought. The app then cleans the text and removes common spoken clutter.
4. Pick an output style if needed. You can switch the result into Key points, Formal, Short, or Long.
5. Copy the result and paste it into the app where you need it. The polished text copies to the clipboard for fast reuse.
6. Open History when you need to find older dictations. You can search past entries and delete them.
7. Open Dictionaries to add names, acronyms, product terms, or industry jargon. This improves recognition for repeated vocabulary.
8. Sign in with a Google account if you want the app to import vocabulary from recently sent Gmail messages. Keep this off if you want a simpler local only setup.
Pros
- Free access with no stated usage cap.
- Real offline mode for private dictation.
- Strong post-processing focus.
- Useful rewrite styles for quick repurposing.
- Custom vocabulary support adds practical accuracy gains for names and jargon.
Cons
- iPhone only right now.
- English is the only confirmed language at launch.
- Some regions still do not have access.
Related Resources
- Gemma: Read about the model family behind Google’s lightweight local AI efforts.
- Google AI Edge: Learn how Google approaches on-device AI runtimes and deployment.
FAQs
Q: Does it work offline?
A: Yes. The default mode runs entirely on-device using Gemma-based models downloaded to the iPhone. In offline mode, audio and processed text never leave the device.
Q: What is the difference between offline mode and cloud mode?
A: Offline mode processes everything locally on the iPhone for maximum privacy. Cloud mode sends text to Gemini models for more accurate cleanup and better handling of complex formatting.
Q: How does text get into other apps?
A: After cleanup, the app copies the polished text to the iPhone clipboard automatically.
Q: How does it compare to Wispr Flow or SuperWhisper?
A: Eloquent is fully free with no usage limits, runs offline by default, and offers semantic text cleanup comparable to paid alternatives. Wispr Flow and SuperWhisper charge monthly subscription fees.
