Aiko
Aiko: Transcription, Record audio, meetings, and calls, Subtitles. Documented platforms: macOS, iOS. See platform, paid-feature and source notes.
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Documented capabilities and conditions
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- macOS
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS
[e1]- iOS
Supported according to the source
Applies to: iOS
[e2]- One-time purchase
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
[e5]- Local processing
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
[e6]- Transcription
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
[e3]- Record audio, meetings, and calls
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
Aiko can record audio and transcribe it, but doesn't transcribe live while recording.
[e7][e14]- Subtitles
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
[e8]- Speaker labels
Not supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
[e9]- Batch processing
Not supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
No built-in batch transcription, but a user-installed Shortcuts workflow can transcribe several shared files in one run.
[e10]- Automation
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
Integrates with the Shortcuts app for recording, transcribing, and Finder Quick Actions.
[e11]- English
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
[e4]- English
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
[e12]- Chinese
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
[e12]- Japanese
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
[e13]- Korean
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS · iOS
[e13]
Evidence gaps
- Works offline: Not documented in the currently qualified sources
- Account required: Not documented in the currently qualified sources
Recorded list prices
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| Way to buy | List price | Purchase region / source |
|---|---|---|
| One-time purchaseiOS · macOS | USD 24.00 | App Store storefront: US Source checked: [e5] |
| One-time purchaseiOS · macOS | AUD 39.00 | App Store storefront: AU Source checked: [e15] |
| One-time purchaseiOS · macOS | GBP 25.00 | App Store storefront: GB Source checked: [e16] |
| One-time purchaseiOS · macOS | EUR 29.00 | App Store storefront: DE Source checked: [e17] |
| One-time purchaseiOS · macOS | JPY 4,000 | App Store storefront: JP Source checked: [e18] |
| One-time purchaseiOS · macOS | KRW 39,000 | App Store storefront: KR Source checked: [e19] |
Original sources
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[e1] App-store listing
Mac Requires macOS 26.0 or later.
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aiko/id1672085276[e2] App-store listing
iPhone Requires iOS 26.0 or later and a device with the A12 Bionic chip or later.
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aiko/id1672085276[e3] App-store listing
High-quality on-device transcription. Easily convert speech to text from meetings, lectures, and more.
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aiko/id1672085276[e4] App-store listing
Languages English
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aiko/id1672085276[e5] App-store listing
$24.00
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https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aiko/id1672085276[e6] App-store listing
The transcription is done locally on your device. Nothing leaves your device.
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aiko/id1672085276[e7] App-store listing
It does not do live transcription while recording.
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aiko/id1672085276[e8] App-store listing
You can export the transcription as subtitles too.
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aiko/id1672085276[e9] App-store listing
It does not currently have speaker detection.
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aiko/id1672085276[e10] Official site
Aiko does not yet support batch transcription built-in
Source checked:
https://sindresorhus.com/aiko[e11] Official site
The app also includes support for Shortcuts.
Source checked:
https://sindresorhus.com/aiko[e12] App-store listing
Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aiko/id1672085276[e13] App-store listing
Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Latin
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aiko/id1672085276[e14] Official site
The audio recordings can be found in the “Aiko” folder in the Files app.
Source checked:
https://sindresorhus.com/aiko[e15] App-store listing
Aiko AI Speech-to-Text (Transcribe) $39.00
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/id1672085276[e16] App-store listing
Aiko AI Speech-to-Text (Transcribe) £25.00
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1672085276[e17] App-store listing
Aiko Produktivität 29,00 €
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/de/app/id1672085276[e18] App-store listing
Aiko 仕事効率化 ¥4,000
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id1672085276[e19] App-store listing
Aiko 생산성 ￦39,000
Source checked:
https://apps.apple.com/kr/app/id1672085276
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