# LocalVoice Keyboard

> Private offline voice typing keyboard. Dictate & translate text system-wide.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appcarestream.localvoice](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appcarestream.localvoice)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appcarestream.localvoice`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CareStream
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 24
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2026-07-16
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 74 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appcarestream.localvoice)
- **Website:** [https://appcarestream.com/](https://appcarestream.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appcarestream.com/privacy](https://appcarestream.com/privacy)

## Description

LocalVoice is a hands-free multilingual voice dictation and accessibility assistant designed to help users with motor impairments, physical disabilities, speech difficulties, or limited hand mobility type text easily across any app on their device.<br><br>Whether you need hands-free dictation in English, Hindi (हिंदी), or Gujarati (ગુજરાતી), LocalVoice allows you to transcribe spoken words into text without needing complex manual typing.<br><br>KEY FEATURES:<br>• Hands-Free Multilingual Voice Typing in English, Gujarati, and Hindi.<br>• Floating Accessibility Shortcut Bar for instant 1-touch voice input.<br>• 100% Offline Dictation powered by local on-device AI.<br>• Keyboard Switcher &amp; Custom Accessibility Toolbar.<br><br>ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE API DISCLOSURE:<br>LocalVoice uses the Android AccessibilityService API to assist users with motor impairments, physical disabilities, or hands-free input needs.<br><br>How AccessibilityService API is used:<br>• Detecting Active Text Fields: It identifies when a text input field receives focus on screen across third-party applications.<br>• Direct Text Insertion: It automatically inserts voice-transcribed text directly into the focused text input field so users with mobility limitations do not need to manually type or paste text.<br><br>PRIVACY &amp; DATA PROTECTION:<br>• LocalVoice NEVER collects, stores, reads, or transmits any personal data, typed text, passwords, or on-screen content.<br>• The AccessibilityService API is strictly used for detecting focused text fields and pasting user-dictated text. No data is saved or shared with third parties.

## Rankings

- #2,547,969 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
- `com.appcarestream.localvoice.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appcarestream.localvoice)