What is the best AI voice keyboard for Android?

GroqBoard is an AI-powered voice keyboard for Android that uses Groq Whisper AI for lightning-fast speech-to-text in 8 languages. It features a floating bubble that works in any app, voice editing commands, and smart predictions.

How does GroqBoard work in any app?

GroqBoard features a floating bubble that appears over any app. Tap the bubble, speak, and your text is typed instantly. You can use it with WhatsApp, email, browsers, or any app that accepts text input.

What languages does GroqBoard support?

GroqBoard supports 8 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Auto-detect. You can quick-switch between two favorite languages.

Is GroqBoard private and secure?

Yes. GroqBoard does not store your voice recordings or transcriptions. Audio is processed in real-time and discarded. No data is sold or shared with third parties.

GroqBoard - AI Voice Keyboard for Android | Speech-to-Text in 8 Languages

Features

Voice, Keyboard, and AI Working Together

Voice dictation, full keyboard, floating bubble, AI editing, voice snippets, transcription history, read-aloud, swipe typing, and smart predictions. All private, all on-device learning.

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Instant Voice Typing

Tap the mic and speak. Your words appear as text in real time, powered by Groq's Whisper AI.

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8 Languages

EN, ES, PT, FR, DE, IT, NL + auto-detect. Set two favorites on the keyboard for instant one-tap switching.

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AI Voice Editing

Tap the magic wand and edit with voice. "Replace X with Y", "make it formal", "fix grammar". Rewritten instantly by Groq's LLM.

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Voice Snippets

Save your address, email, or any text you type often, then say the trigger phrase with the magic wand and GroqBoard inserts the full text instantly.

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Cancel Dictation

Changed your mind mid-sentence? Tap the cancel button on the keyboard or the floating bubble and the dictation is discarded — nothing gets transcribed or inserted.

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Transcription History

Your last 5 transcriptions are always one tap away. Recover text that got lost, cleared, or overwritten — from the History button on the keyboard or from Settings.

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Read Aloud (TTS)

Tap Read to hear the last message spoken aloud, or double-tap the floating bubble to read whatever's on screen. Pick from natural AI voices, with separate Groq and OpenRouter models and per-model voice options.

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Smart Actions

Select any text and tap the Actions chip: translate, summarize, reply, fix grammar, rephrase, and more. Context-aware suggestions you can run with a single tap.

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OpenRouter Support

Use any provider you want: Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama, Mistral... Get a free API key at openrouter.ai, paste it into Settings with your favorite models, and GroqBoard routes transcription, AI editing, Smart Actions, predictions, and read-aloud (TTS) through it.

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Floating Bubble

Dictate in any app without switching keyboards. Tap to speak, long-press for AI editing. Drag to dismiss, shake to restore.

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Full Keyboard

QWERTY with swipe typing, emoji keyboard, and resizable height (60%–160%). Voice, typing, and swipe work together.

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Smart Predictions

Auto-correct, accent correction, and next-word suggestions powered by local learning and Groq's LLM. Rebalanced in v6.0 for sharper, more relevant suggestions, and the more you type, the smarter it gets.

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Personalize It

Add custom vocabulary, names, and writing style via Custom Instructions. Train predictions by importing your WhatsApp chat history or any .txt file.

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Works Everywhere

WhatsApp, Gmail, Google Docs, social media, notes. If you can type there, you can speak there.

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Smart Shortcuts

Delete x5 to clear all. Double-tap space for top prediction or period. Quick punctuation and instant keyboard switching.

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Wear OS

Dictate from your smartwatch with a watch-optimized UI. Settings sync automatically.

Getting Started

Up and Running in Minutes

Four simple steps to transform how you type on Android.

Enable GroqBoard

Open your Android keyboard settings and enable GroqBoard as an input method. Just takes a few taps.

Add Your Groq API Key

Get your free API key at console.groq.com and paste it into the settings. Simple signup, no credit card needed.

Personalize & Train

Optional but powerful. Use Custom Instructions to teach GroqBoard your writing style and names. Import a .txt file via Train Predictions to learn your vocabulary. WhatsApp exports work great.

Start Speaking!

Open any app, switch to GroqBoard, tap the mic button, and watch your voice become text instantly.

User Reviews

Loved by Real Users

Most recent reviews on Google Play.

5.0

Latest reviews on Google Play

May 2026

"The app performs pretty good and has a really well-designed interface."

Redmi Note 8 Pro · English

Apr 21, 2026

"Fantastic app! Set up couldn't be easier. Got a chance to stress test it for a straight hour and it performed beautifully, exactly what I needed and I love the interface. Dev is great too, I sent off a question and got a nice reply back, gotta love someone who really cares about the app and users! Highly recommend this, Groqboard perfectly solves my transcription needs in the more straightforward way! Thank you for the app :)"

Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021) · English

Mar 30, 2026

"It's just what I was looking for to have high quality dictation anywhere without another janky keyboard."

Google Pixel 10a · English

Mar 26, 2026

"I updated GroqBoard today. A while ago I asked the developer if the size could be adjusted, and now it is. This means the keyboard no longer takes up so much space on my screen. I think the floating microphone option is a brilliant idea, and I've already used it. I use this keyboard and can type very quickly. Thanks for the personal feedback and for the new features."

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G · German

Mar 24, 2026

"Perfect, I always have it available with the floating bubble option. A perfect complement to your device."

ZTE A2023G · Spanish

Feb 23, 2026

"It's great to see integrated qwerty keyboard. Great app. Are you considering to add more language like Chinese? Thanks!"

Google Pixel 8 Pro · English

Dec 4, 2025

"This keyboard saves your time."

Redmi 9 · English

FAQ

Good to Know

How much does GroqBoard cost?

GroqBoard is free to try for 7 days, no credit card required. After the trial, unlock a lifetime license with a one-time payment (~$4.99 USD). No subscription, ever. Google Play adjusts the price to your local currency automatically.

What if I try it and don't like it?

The 7-day free trial lets you test everything before paying, no risk at all. If you unlock the lifetime license and change your mind, Google Play gives you a refund window. Just open the app's page on the Play Store, tap Refund, and you're done.

I already purchased GroqBoard before v5.0. Do I need to pay again?

No! If you purchased GroqBoard before v5.0, your lifetime license is activated automatically, no action needed. If it doesn't appear, you can request an activation code by emailing support@groqboard.com.

Why is GroqBoard so much cheaper than other AI keyboard apps?

Most AI keyboard apps charge a monthly subscription because they pay for every transcription out of their own pocket, and API costs add up fast. GroqBoard works differently: you connect your own free Groq API key, and your audio goes directly from your phone to Groq's servers. GroqBoard never pays for your usage, which means no per-user cost and no reason to charge a subscription. You get the same state-of-the-art AI for a one-time $4.99 instead of $10-30/month.

What AI model does it use?

Voice recognition runs on Whisper v3 Large, one of the most accurate speech-to-text models available, running on Groq's ultra-fast hardware. Smart predictions, AI editing, and Smart Actions use a LLaMA model via Groq by default. In v6.0 you can also switch to OpenRouter and pick any model you want: Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama, Mistral and more, by pasting an API key from openrouter.ai.

Can I make it learn my writing style?

Yes. You can import a WhatsApp chat export and the app trains on your own messages, learning your vocabulary, phrases, and preferred language. You can also add custom words manually. The more you use it, the smarter it gets.

Does it need internet to work?

Voice recognition and AI predictions require an internet connection; they run on Groq's servers. The full QWERTY keyboard and swipe typing work completely offline, so you can still type without a signal.

Advanced

Power User Tips

Unlock GroqBoard's full potential with these advanced configurations.

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Instant Keyboard Switching (One-Time ADB Setup)

By default, Android shows a keyboard picker dialog every time you switch keyboards. Granting GroqBoard one special permission via ADB removes that step, so switching becomes a single tap. This is the same command shown inside the app on the first setup screen, under "Advanced (Optional)".

Step 1: Run this command on your computer

Connect your phone via USB, enable USB debugging, and run this in a terminal:

adb shell pm grant com.alegol.groqboard android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

What this unlocks

Tap the GroqBoard notification (or its Quick Settings tile) to switch your active keyboard instantly, with no picker dialog.
The floating bubble inserts your dictated text directly into the field, with no "Copied to clipboard" popup.

The permission stays until you uninstall the app. It is only used to switch keyboards and insert your dictated text; GroqBoard never reads your secure settings.

Step 2 (optional): Add a Quick Settings tile

No command needed for this one. Swipe down to open Quick Settings, tap the pencil/edit icon, find the GroqBoard tile in the available tiles, and drag it to the first row so it is always visible. With the permission from Step 1 granted, tapping the tile switches keyboards instantly.

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Hands-Free Voice Input with a Physical Button

Want to start and stop voice dictation without touching the screen? GroqBoard supports external triggers — meaning you can map any physical button (volume key, Bluetooth remote, headset button) to toggle transcription on and off.

To set this up, use an automation app like:

MacroDroid (free, beginner-friendly)
Tasker (paid, very powerful)
Automate (free, flowchart-based)

The general setup is:

Trigger: Choose a physical button press (e.g., volume down, a Bluetooth button, or headset button)
Action: Send a broadcast intent to toggle GroqBoard's voice input:

Intent action: com.alegol.groqboard.TOGGLE_VOICE Package: com.alegol.groqboard

That's it. Press the button once to start listening, press again to stop and send the transcribed text to whatever app you're in.

Use cases:

Dictate messages while driving with a Bluetooth steering wheel button
Quick voice notes with a press of the volume key while your phone is in your pocket
Hands-free transcription at your desk using a cheap Bluetooth remote

Voice Typing.
Lightning Fast.