# Voice to Text vs Aiko

The clearest difference is price: Voice to Text at Free against Aiko's $24.00. Voice to Text also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (11K vs 331). Aiko's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (86% vs 65%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Voice to Text is free to download; Aiko costs $24.00 up front. Voice to Text sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Aiko asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aiko holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice to Text has 11K ratings behind it against 331, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Voice to Text's written reviews are positive against 86% of Aiko's.

Voice to Text ships an update every 8 days, Aiko every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice to Text | Aiko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $24.00 |
| Rating | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-notes/id1124772331/reviews) | **[4.7 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiko/id1672085276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 331 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **86.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#24** |
| Size | 41 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-notes/id1124772331)

Convert spoken words into text for notes, messages, and documents. Transcribe audio and video recordings, and translate conversations in real-time. Offers extensive language support and iCloud syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time dictation, AI-powered transcription, Speech and text translation, Support for over 100 transcription languages, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Export as text files or PDFs, Custom user dictionary

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dictate Pro (1 week iOS/macOS) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS) | $8.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS/Mac) | $11.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 year, iOS) | $17.99 | per year |
| Dictate Pro (1 year iOS/macOS) | $22.99 | per year |
| Dictate (not available) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate dictation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Time-saving
- 👍 Helpful for disabled/hearing impaired users
- 👍 Useful for writing tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of some words
- 💡 Limited editing capabilities
- 💡 Lack of punctuation/formatting options
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone issues or loss of connection
- Text disappearing or not saving properly
- Compatibility problems with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete text during dictation
- Improved punctuation and formatting options
- Integration with other apps/software
- Customizable dictionary for specialized terms
- Offline mode or reduced data usage


### Aiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiko/id1672085276)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app converts audio to text locally on your device using advanced AI. It supports over 100 languages and allows for subtitle export, prioritizing accuracy. It does not perform live transcription or speaker detection.

**Highlights:** On-device transcription, Supports 100+ languages, Export as subtitles, Word replacement for corrections, Privacy-focused (data stays local)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Privacy-focused transcription
- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Free and open-source
- 💪 Powerful AI model (Whisper)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Slow transcription speed
- 🔋 Resource-intensive
- 🤔 Inconsistent formatting

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated sentences
- Incorrect language detection
- Transcription loss on app exit

**Requested features**

- Support for multiple speakers
- Ability to select transcription model
- Export options for timestamps and speaker labels
- Background transcription mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice to Text free?

Voice to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aiko free?

Aiko costs $24.00, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voice to Text or Aiko?

Aiko is rated higher. Voice to Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Aiko averages 4.7 from 331 ratings.

### Do Voice to Text or Aiko have ads?

Neither Voice to Text nor Aiko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice to Text or Aiko?

Voice to Text ships an update every 8 days, and Aiko every 6 weeks. Most recently, Voice to Text was updated on November 12, 2026 and Aiko on November 12, 2026.

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