ScreenApp for Mac
Native macOS app for recording, dictation, and AI transcription. Captures system audio without a loopback driver, runs in the menu bar, and ships as a universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel.
Native macOS app for recording, dictation, and AI transcription. Captures system audio without a loopback driver and runs in the menu bar. Requires a Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or later).
Download for Mac (free)67.9 MB DMG. Last build pushed March 22, 2026. Rolling release: the installer always serves the current production build.
Apple Silicon DMG. Rolling release: the installer always serves the current production build, and the app updates itself in the background.
Mac app vs web on Mac
ScreenApp's web app runs in any browser on macOS. The native Mac app adds the desktop-only features below.
| Capability | Web on Mac | Mac app |
|---|---|---|
| System audio capture (record meetings without a loopback driver) | Not supported | Native |
| Background recording while you switch apps | Requires Safari tab open | Yes, menu bar app |
| Large file uploads | 4 GB browser cap | No effective cap |
| Global hotkey for dictation | Not supported | Yes |
| AI transcription and summary | Full feature set | Full feature set |
| Installation | Open screenapp.io in any browser | 67.9 MB DMG, drag to Applications |
| iOS app via Mac Catalyst (Apple Silicon) | Not applicable | Also available from the App Store |
For the step-by-step DMG install walkthrough, see the desktop install page. For accuracy benchmarks and methodology, see the accuracy and methodology page.