Cue and Aqua Voice are both available on Mac and Windows, and Aqua Voice also lists an iPhone download. Aqua Voice is built around voice input and dictation, while Cue combines dictation with a desktop agent workflow. Compare them using the devices, microphone, apps, and tasks that matter to you.
Official product sources (verified 2026-08-30): Windows, Mac, downloads.
While Aqua Voice focuses on turning your speech into text, Cue is a full AI agent. Press the Fn key and ask Cue to write code, manage your files, or generate a report based on the text you've selected. It understands context and performs actions, not just transcriptions.
Cue understands what's on your screen, what app you're using, and what text you have highlighted. This allows for commands such as "summarize this selected article" or "refactor this code into a Python function." Evaluate that workflow directly against the one you use in Aqua Voice.
Cue works on macOS and Windows. Aqua Voice also supports macOS and Windows, and its download page lists iPhone. Platform support is not a Cue-only advantage, so test the actual workflow on each device you use.
Cue is free to start. Cue Plus is $19.99/month.
| Feature | Cue | Aqua Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Core Function | AI Agent + Dictation | Voice Dictation |
| Multi-step Tasks | Yes (write code, manage files) | Check the current Aqua Voice workflow for your task |
| Screen Context Awareness | Yes | Check the current Aqua Voice product documentation |
| Free Plan | Free to start; Cue Plus is $19.99/month | Varies by plan |
| Supported Languages (Dictation) | Check the current Cue desktop app | Check the current Aqua Voice product documentation |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows 10/11, and iPhone |
| Privacy | Local copy; signed-in thread sync; request-time cloud processing | See Aqua Voice's current privacy terms |
| Activation | Fn key (Agent), Option key (Dictation) | See current Aqua Voice product documentation |
They hear what you said.
Cue sees what you're doing.
And does the thing, in supported apps.
Cue provides hotkey dictation and a separate AI agent workflow. Test both products with your own microphone, apps, and writing tasks before choosing.
Cue is free to start. Cue Plus is $19.99/month.
Cue keeps local copies. When you sign in, thread messages and preferences sync through Cue. Relevant request context may be sent to service providers. See the Privacy Policy.
Aqua Voice's official pages list Windows 10 and 11, Mac computers with Apple Silicon or Intel processors, and iPhone. Cue is available on Mac and Windows. Choose based on the workflow and devices you actually use.
Aqua Voice is a relevant choice for dictation across Mac, Windows, and iPhone. Cue is worth testing when the job starts on a Mac or Windows desktop and needs screen or app context. Try the same real task in both products before deciding.