Aiko
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Aiko, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Aiko's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Aiko | $24, paid once | Universal Purchase for macOS, iOS, and visionOS · one-time purchase |
The facts
Each one read from Aiko's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Batch transcription limit
- Built-in batch transcription is not supported; the maker suggests using Shortcuts instead.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- JSON,CSV,SRT,subtitles,textchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Exports
- Aiko can export transcriptions in formats including JSON, CSV, and subtitles, and the FAQ explains how to save subtitles as SRT.checked 9 Oct 2026
- File support
- Aiko accepts audio and video formats supported by macOS and iOS, including M4A, WAV, MP3, MP4, and MOV, but not OGG.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Languages
- Aiko supports audio in 100 languages, though the page cautions that quality varies by language.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Languages supported
- 100checked 20 Sep 2026
- Live transcription limit
- Aiko does not yet support live transcription; the maker suggests recording a meeting and importing it afterward.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Aiko transcribes audio directly on the device, and its privacy policy says the app collects no data or personal information.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Aiko converts speech to text from meetings, lectures, and other audio.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Shortcuts
- Aiko supports Apple Shortcuts, including workflows for batch transcription and recording and transcribing audio.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Speaker identification
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Support
- Users can submit feedback or bug reports through the app or the maker’s feedback form; the form says to check spam if no reply arrives within two weeks.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Timestamp support
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Transcription model
- It uses OpenAI’s Whisper model running locally on the device.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Translation limit
- Aiko can translate speech to English, but the model does not support translating to other languages.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The full app is available free for 14 days through TestFlight, with no limitations, auto-charges, or commitment.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- Aiko is presented on Sindre Sorhus’s site; his About page describes him as a full-time open-source developer focused in part on macOS app development.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Model by platform
- The app uses Whisper large v2 on macOS and the medium or small model on iOS depending on available memory.checked 9 Oct 2026
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