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Essentail harnesses on-device AI to build powerful tools that run entirely on your hardware — no cloud, no accounts, no compromise.

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Typing is slow. Cloud voice apps send your audio to remote servers — processed, stored, and analyzed in data centres you don't control. The same words, spoken in the privacy of your home, end up somewhere you never agreed to. This is unacceptable.


Speed comparison Manual typing vs ControlType — words per minute
40
Manual Typing
Average typist, wpm
130+ wpm
ControlType
Average speaking speed, wpm

Thanks to on-device AI, the days of slow typing and privacy-invasive cloud transcription are over. Leveraging the full power of your Mac's Neural Engine, ControlType processes your voice locally — instantly, accurately, and without ever touching the internet.

Introducing on-device AI, guaranteeing complete privacy for every Mac user.


Privacy comparison Audio data transmitted per transcription session
~2 MB
Cloud Speech-to-Text
Audio sent to remote servers
0
ControlType
Zero bytes transmitted. Fully offline.

This is the most significant privacy upgrade for productivity on macOS. It puts your voice back in your hands and finally makes dictation something you can trust.


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ControlType
On-device speech-to-text for every Mac app
Free
No subscription
macOS
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ReelDrop
Save social posts as pins on your personal map
Free
No subscription
iOS

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our apps.

ControlType
What is ControlType?

ControlType is a macOS app that transcribes your speech into text entirely on your device using an embedded AI model. Press a global shortcut, speak, and the transcribed text is typed into whatever app is active — no cloud required.

Does ControlType send my voice to the cloud?

Never. All audio processing happens locally on your Mac using the Whisper AI model. No audio, transcriptions, or usage data ever leave your device. ControlType works completely offline.

Why does it need Microphone access?

Microphone access is required to capture your speech. Audio is processed in real-time on-device and immediately discarded after transcription. Nothing is ever recorded or saved to disk.

Why does it need Accessibility permissions?

Accessibility access allows ControlType to detect your focused text field and inject the transcribed text directly into it. It does not read, log, or transmit any existing content from your applications.

How accurate is the transcription?

ControlType uses OpenAI's Whisper model, which delivers excellent accuracy across most accents and languages. Accuracy may vary based on background noise and speaking clarity.

Does ControlType work without internet?

Yes, completely. The Whisper model is bundled inside the app. ControlType makes zero network connections — no telemetry, no analytics, no update checks.

ReelDrop
What is ReelDrop?

ReelDrop turns social media posts from Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube into real-world locations on a personal, interactive map. Build travel guides, food maps, and exploration lists from content you discover online.

Do I need an account for ReelDrop?

No. ReelDrop requires no login, no account, and no registration. It works immediately on your device with zero setup.

Does ReelDrop access my social media accounts?

No. ReelDrop does not connect to or access any of your social media accounts. You simply share a post link into the app and it extracts the location for you.

Is my data private in ReelDrop?

Completely. All your pinned locations and maps are stored only on your device. Essentail does not collect, store, or transmit any of your data.