Voice to Text for iMessage
Your thumbs are tired of typing the same replies. Blurt lets you respond to iMessages by speaking — hold a button, say your message, release. Text appears in the chat. Works for individual chats, group chats, and those quick replies between meetings. No switching apps, no voice memos, no awkward audio messages. Just your words, typed out, ready to send. $10/month or $99/year with first 1,000 words free to try it out.
The Typing Problem
Quick personal replies during work
You're in the middle of a task when your mom texts asking about dinner plans. You don't want to lose focus, but you also can't ignore her. Typing a reply means switching contexts and losing your train of thought. You need to respond in seconds, not minutes, without your fingers leaving what you were working on.
Group chat chaos requires fast responses
The family group chat is planning a weekend trip. Messages are flying. By the time you type your response, three more people have replied and the conversation has moved on. You're always playing catch-up, and your carefully typed message arrives too late to matter.
Hands-free while commuting
You're walking to the train or sitting in an Uber when an important message comes in. Typing on a phone while moving is slow and error-prone. Autocorrect mangles your words. You either send a garbled message or wait until you're seated — by which time the conversation has moved on.
Multi-tasking is impossible with typing
You're cooking dinner, folding laundry, or walking the dog when messages pour in. Your hands are occupied. You could send a voice message, but that forces the recipient to listen to your audio in whatever context they're in. You want to reply, but typing isn't an option.
Long messages take forever to type on a phone
Sometimes a simple 'yes' won't cut it. You need to explain something, share a story, or give detailed instructions. Typing a three-paragraph iMessage on your phone takes five minutes and multiple corrections. You could say the same thing out loud in thirty seconds.
How It Works
Blurt works with iMessage on your Mac. Anywhere you can type a message, Blurt can insert your spoken words.
Hold your hotkey
Press your chosen shortcut. A small indicator shows Blurt is listening.
Speak your message
Say what you want to send. Blurt handles punctuation and capitalization.
Release and send
Text appears in the message field. Review if you want, then hit send.
Real Scenarios
Quick replies during work without losing focus
Your partner texts asking if you need anything from the store. You're deep in a spreadsheet. Hold your hotkey, say 'We need milk and eggs, and grab some of those crackers we like if they have them', release. Message ready to send in 4 seconds. Your eyes never left your work. No context switch, no lost train of thought.
Keeping up with group chat conversations
The friend group is debating where to meet for dinner. Messages are flying fast. Hold button, say 'I vote for the Italian place on Main Street, they have outdoor seating and take reservations', release. Your opinion enters the chat immediately, while the conversation is still relevant. No more arriving late to a discussion that's already moved on.
Responding while your hands are busy
You're cooking dinner when your sister asks about weekend plans. Instead of washing your hands to type, hold your hotkey with a knuckle, say 'Saturday works for me, let's do brunch around 11', release. Reply sent without interrupting your cooking flow. The sauce didn't burn and your sister has an answer.
Long explanations without the typing marathon
Your friend asks for your honest opinion about their job offer. This needs more than a thumbs up. Hold the button and speak your thoughts: 'I think you should take it. The salary bump is significant and you've been wanting to get into that industry for years. The commute is longer but you said you'd work from home most days anyway.' Thirty seconds of talking instead of five minutes of typing.
Sending detailed plans or instructions
You're giving someone directions to your place. Hold and speak: 'Take the 101 north, exit at Oak Street, turn right at the second light, and it's the blue house on the left with the red door. Park in the driveway, not on the street.' Complex instructions delivered accurately in one shot. No typos, no abbreviations that confuse people.
Reacting to photos and videos with more than an emoji
Someone shares vacation photos in the group chat. A heart react isn't enough — you want to say something real. Hold button, say 'That sunset shot is incredible, you should get that one printed. Where was this, the beach near the hotel or further down the coast?', release. Your genuine response stands out from the sea of emoji reactions.
Why Blurt beats built-in dictation for iMessage
| Blurt | macOS Dictation | |
|---|---|---|
| Activation | Single hotkey, instant start | Click microphone icon or double-tap Control |
| Speed | Text appears in under 500ms | 2-3 second delay before transcription |
| Accuracy | Handles casual speech, slang, and names | Often mishears proper nouns and informal language |
| Reliability | Consistent across sessions | Sometimes fails silently or stops working |
| Punctuation | Automatic, natural punctuation | Requires saying 'period' and 'comma' |
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