# Argmax Playground

> On-device real-time speech-to-text by Argmax Inc. Private, fast, NPU-accelerated

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.argmaxinc.playground](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.argmaxinc.playground)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.argmaxinc.playground`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Argmax, Inc.
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 119
- **Version:** 1.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-12
- **First published:** 2026-06-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.argmaxinc.playground)
- **Website:** [https://argmaxinc.com/](https://argmaxinc.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.argmaxinc.com/privacy](https://www.argmaxinc.com/privacy)

## Description

Argmax Playground is the official Android app from Argmax, Inc. Powered by the Argmax Pro SDK, it brings real-time, fully on-device speech-to-text to your phone. All transcription runs locally with cloud-level quality that never leaves your device.<br><br>HIGHLIGHTS<br><br>• Built by Argmax — From the team behind the Argmax Pro SDK, a production-grade on-device transcription SDK for Android. <br>• Entirely on-device — No cloud. No network calls. No account required. Your audio stays on your phone. <br>• NPU-accelerated — Validated for seamless NPU acceleration on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and newer (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S22+, S23, S24, S25, S26 series). Uses GPU on other supported devices. <br>• Real-time streaming — See words appear as you speak with ultra-low latency.<br><br>TRANSCRIPTION MODES<br><br>• Always On: Continuous processing for the lowest latency experience. <br>• Voice Triggered: Processes audio only when speech is detected, staying responsive while saving resources. <br>• Battery Optimized: Extended voice gating with longer intervals to maximize battery life during long sessions.<br><br>FEATURES<br><br>• Record and transcribe from the microphone in real time. <br>• Import and transcribe audio files from your device. <br>• Full-screen live transcription view. <br>• Timestamped transcription segments. <br>• Detailed performance statistics.<br><br>ARGMAX PRO SDK - BUILD IT INTO YOUR APP<br><br>Everything you see in Argmax Playground is powered by the Argmax Pro SDK - and you can ship the same capabilities in your own Android app. The SDK provides a simple, high-level API for on-device speech-to-text with full control over compute backends (CPU, GPU, NPU), streaming modes, and model management. Whether you&#39;re building an accessibility tool, a note-taking app, a voice assistant, or any app that needs reliable transcription without cloud dependencies - the Argmax Pro SDK brings everything you&#39;d need to get from prototype to production scale.<br><br>Learn more and get started at https://www.argmaxinc.com<br><br>DEVICE COMPATIBILITY<br><br>Best experience on devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or newer with full NPU acceleration. GPU acceleration is available on other supported devices.<br><br>Coming soon: NPU acceleration beyond Qualcomm.<br><br>PRIVACY<br><br>All processing happens entirely on your device. No audio is sent to the cloud. No account required

## Rankings

- #2,006,470 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.argmaxinc.playground.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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