Google just launched a new live transcription app for iOS — and it’s taking a different approach than most tools. The free app, called Google AI Edge Eloquent, runs entirely offline and promises cleaner dictation by stripping out filler words in real time.
There’s no shortage of transcription apps across iOS and Android — popular options like Wispr Flow, Letterly, MacWhisper, Willow and SuperWhisper already do a solid job. But Google’s latest entry stands out for one key reason: it doesn’t need an internet connection to work.
Speak, pause and polish your transcribed words
According to Google, AI Edge Eloquent is designed to turn messy, real-world speech into clean, ready-to-use text. Instead of transcribing every “um,” “uh,” or mid-sentence correction, the app focuses on what you meant to say — automatically removing filler words and smoothing out your phrasing in real time.
If you enable its online features, the app taps into Gemini to take things further, improving cleanup and adding smart edits. But you can also keep everything fully offline, which is a big win for privacy since your voice data never leaves your device.
There’s also some useful customization built in. Connecting your Gmail account lets you import names, keywords and niche jargon, while the in-app “Dictionaries” tab gives you full control to add terms you use often—helping boost accuracy over time.
Once you finish speaking, the app gives you a few quick ways to shape your transcript:
- Polish turns raw speech into clean, readable text
- Key points (online only) summarize what you said
- Formal, short and long rewrite your transcript in different styles
You’ll also get helpful stats like total word count and your speaking speed (words per minute), which adds a surprisingly useful layer for anyone trying to improve how they communicate.
Bottom line
With the power of Gemini and Google’s Genma architecture, AI Edge Eloquent has the core features needed to compete with the best AI-powered dictation apps.
What really sets it apart is that it runs directly on your device, with no internet connection required — an impressive perk for a free app.
As it continues to improve, it has the potential to stand alongside tools like Monologue, VoiceTypr and Typeless. Now the big question is whether Google will bring it to Android anytime soon.
