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Aiko

sindresorhus.com

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Spec sheet

Purpose
Aiko converts speech to text from meetings, lectures, and other audio.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Trial
The full app is available free for 14 days through TestFlight, with no limitations, auto-charges, or commitment.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Privacy
Aiko transcribes audio directly on the device, and its privacy policy says the app collects no data or personal information.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
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.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
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.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Batch transcription limit
Built-in batch transcription is not supported; the maker suggests using Shortcuts instead.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Export formats
JSON,CSV,SRT,subtitles,textRead 20 Sep 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Exports
Aiko can export transcriptions in formats including JSON, CSV, and subtitles, and the FAQ explains how to save subtitles as SRT.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
File support
Aiko accepts audio and video formats supported by macOS and iOS, including M4A, WAV, MP3, MP4, and MOV, but not OGG.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Languages
Aiko supports audio in 100 languages, though the page cautions that quality varies by language.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Languages supported
100Read 20 Sep 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Live transcription limit
Aiko does not yet support live transcription; the maker suggests recording a meeting and importing it afterward.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Model by platform
The app uses Whisper large v2 on macOS and the medium or small model on iOS depending on available memory.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Shortcuts
Aiko supports Apple Shortcuts, including workflows for batch transcription and recording and transcribing audio.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Speaker identification
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Timestamp support
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Transcription model
It uses OpenAI’s Whisper model running locally on the device.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com
Translation limit
Aiko can translate speech to English, but the model does not support translating to other languages.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com

Plans and prices

Aiko $24, paid once one-time purchase Universal Purchase for macOS, iOS, and visionOS Read 9 Oct 2026 · sindresorhus.com

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