> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://superwhisper.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Superwhisper on iOS

> Set up the Superwhisper keyboard on iPhone. Enable it in Settings, dictate into any app, and learn the iOS keyboard limits.

On iPhone, Superwhisper works as a **custom keyboard**: switch to it in any app, dictate, and it inserts your text where you're typing.

Superwhisper supports iPhone only. iPad is not supported.

## Set up the keyboard

**1. Install the app**

Download [Superwhisper from the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/superwhisper/id6471464415) and open it once.

**2. Enable the keyboard**

Go to **iOS Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard…** and select **Superwhisper**.

![iOS Keyboards settings with the Superwhisper keyboard added](https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6/images/screens/ios/keyboard-settings.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6\&q=85\&s=735d4912cdf34dd849c15e19ded6ab06)

**3. Allow Full Access**

Tap the Superwhisper keyboard in the same list and turn on **Allow Full Access**. The keyboard needs this to transcribe audio and insert text.

![Allow Full Access toggle for the Superwhisper keyboard in iOS Settings](https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6/images/screens/ios/keyboard-full-access.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6\&q=85\&s=5907a8f6bee7992b7372b2bced5f03d8)

## Dictate

1. In any app, touch and hold the **globe key** and choose **Superwhisper**

![iOS keyboard picker opened from the globe key with Superwhisper listed](https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6/images/screens/ios/keyboard-globe-picker.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6\&q=85\&s=a8a51ae9fa49369255e0fcb1bce3bf30)

2. Tap the record button and speak

![Superwhisper iOS keyboard recording with an active waveform](https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6/images/screens/ios/keyboard-recording.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6\&q=85\&s=048ecfc3a4868fce1218473ef521ea06)

3. Stop the recording. Superwhisper inserts the text at the cursor

![Superwhisper iOS keyboard ready to record inside Messages](https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/nuTetdsD4WaOh6uF/images/screens/ios/keyboard-in-use.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=nuTetdsD4WaOh6uF\&q=85\&s=694e453d1a42c48eecca57becd958448)

> [!WARNING]
>
> **On iOS 26.4 and later**, tapping a Superwhisper button that opens the main app no longer returns you to your previous app. Swipe back instead. This is an Apple platform change affecting all third-party keyboards. Details and status: [Adapting to iOS 26.4](https://superwhisper.com/docs/common-issues/ios-26-keyboard-changes.md).

## Modes and settings on iOS

The iOS app has its own settings for modes, models, vocabulary, and stats. Open the app and tap the gear icon. From there you can also choose a microphone other than the default and reset your stats.

To find a past recording, search for it in Spotlight or ask Siri.

![Superwhisper iOS app settings screen](https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6/images/screens/ios/settings-home.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6\&q=85\&s=b7b9f46013528669860aed4972ed9066)

> [!NOTE]
>
> Modes and vocabulary are stored per device. They don't sync from your Mac or PC yet. Cloud sync is planned. Recreate your most-used modes in the iOS app's Modes settings.

## Activate Pro on iOS

Your Pro license covers iOS at no extra cost. See [Activate your license](https://superwhisper.com/docs/billing/activate.md) for the QR-code and manual methods, including activation from a Windows PC.

## Keyboard not working

* Confirm **Allow Full Access** is on (iOS Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Superwhisper)
* If the keyboard disappears from the list after an iOS update, re-add it with the steps above
* If dictations fail or vanish, check your connection; cloud models need internet. Then retry from the main app, where recordings appear in History
* If you're still stuck, email [support@superwhisper.com](mailto:support@superwhisper.com) with your iPhone model, iOS version, and Superwhisper version


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