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This page applies only to Superwhisper on iOS. macOS and Windows are not affected by these changes.

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What Changed

Apple’s iOS 26.4 update introduced changes to how third-party keyboards work. A behavior that Superwhisper previously relied on is no longer available:
  • No automatic app return — After tapping the Superwhisper keyboard button to start dictation, iOS no longer returns you to your previous app automatically. You now need to swipe back manually.

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How Superwhisper Adapts

All of Superwhisper’s existing modes — like Message, Email, Note, and any custom modes you’ve created — continue to work as before. The only change is the extra swipe back after starting dictation.
If you haven’t already, explore the different built-in modes to find the ones that fit your most common tasks. You can also create custom modes tailored to specific workflows.

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FAQ

iOS 26.4 no longer allows third-party keyboards to programmatically return you to the previous app. You’ll need to swipe back manually after tapping the Superwhisper button.
No. These are iOS-specific platform changes. The macOS and Windows versions of Superwhisper are unaffected, and features like auto-activation rules continue to work as expected.
If you’re experiencing issues not covered above, please contact support@superwhisper.com with your iPhone model, iOS version, and Superwhisper version. A short screen recording of the problem is a huge help too, if you can include one.
Yes, and we’d encourage it. The more people report the issue, the more likely Apple is to address it. You can file feedback using Apple’s Feedback Assistant. If you do, consider referencing feedback ID FB22247647, which tracks the underlying hostApplicationBundleID bug affecting third-party keyboards.