What is Aiko?

Aiko is an AI-powered audio transcription app for Apple devices, including macOS, iOS, and visionOS. The app helps users convert speech to text from meetings, lectures, interviews, recordings, voice memos, and other audio sources. Aiko uses OpenAI’s Whisper model running locally on the device, which means audio is processed on-device instead of being sent to an external transcription server. This makes the app especially useful for sensitive recordings and privacy-conscious workflows. On macOS, Aiko uses the Whisper large v2 model for high-quality transcription. On iOS, the app uses the medium or small Whisper model depending on available memory. Aiko also supports Shortcuts, allowing users to create workflows for batch-style transcription, Finder-based transcription, quick recording, action button recording, clipboard output, Notes integration, and additional processing. Users can transcribe files directly from Finder on macOS through Quick Actions after setting up the shortcut. On iPhone, users can create shortcuts to record, transcribe, show results in Aiko, or pass transcriptions into other apps. Aiko offers a 14-day TestFlight trial with full app access, no limitations, no auto-charges, and no commitment. By combining on-device Whisper transcription, strong privacy, Shortcuts automation, Apple ecosystem support, and simple speech-to-text workflows, Aiko helps users turn audio into usable text across personal, academic, and professional contexts.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

No integrations listed.

Screenshots and Video

Aiko Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Sindre Sorhus
Company Website:
sindresorhus.com/aiko

Product Details

Deployment
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Aiko Categories and Features

Transcription Software

AI / Machine Learning
Annotations
Audio/Video File Upload
Automatic Transcription
Collaboration Tools
File Sharing
For Manual Transcription
Full Text Search
Multi-Language Support
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Playback Controls
Speech Recognition
Subtitles
Text Editor
Timecoding