# Aiko vs Whisper

Aiko and Whisper both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Aiko's written reviews are positive against 35% of Whisper's. Aiko also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). Whisper's advantage is price (Free vs $24.00) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.6). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Whisper is free to download; Aiko costs $24.00 up front. Whisper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Aiko asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Aiko against 4.6 for Whisper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 329 and 410 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Aiko's written reviews are positive against 35% of Whisper's.

Aiko ships an update every 6 weeks, Whisper every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aiko | Whisper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.00 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiko/id1672085276/reviews)** | [4.6 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisper-speech-to-text/id6445964986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 329 | **410** |
| Positive reviews | **86.3% of reviews** | 34.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) | [Revoo Teknoloji Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651917374) |

## What reviewers say

### Aiko

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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


### Whisper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisper-speech-to-text/id6445964986)

Convert spoken words into written text with advanced AI. Transcribe audio recordings, dictate in real-time, and easily edit and share your transcribed content. Boost productivity by saving time on manual transcription.

**Highlights:** Speech to text conversion, Transcribe audio recordings, Real-time dictation, Edit and share text, AI-powered accuracy, Whispered speech transcription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $89.99 | per year |
| Offer for Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $189.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Accurate transcription with proper punctuation
- 🎯 Excellent speech-to-text recognition
- ♿ Highly accessible for visually impaired users
- 🧠 Smart AI that corrects stutters and errors
- 📱 Clean and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing ($89-$189 for lifetime)
- 🚫 Requires payment before testing features
- 🐛 Frequent file upload and import errors
- ❌ App crashes and force quits
- ⏱️ Very slow processing times

**Reported bugs**

- File import error (widespread and unresolved)
- AsyncHTTPClient.HTTPClientError
- Soto core response errors
- App hangs during processing
- Processing instance disappears when switching features

**Requested features**

- Batch processing for multiple files
- Hotkey support for use in other applications
- iCloud sync across devices
- Free trial or freemium model
- Better language support for Farsi/Persian/Arabic


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aiko free?

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

### Is Whisper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aiko or Whisper?

Aiko is rated higher. Aiko averages 4.7 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Whisper averages 4.6 from 410 ratings.

### Do Aiko or Whisper have ads?

Neither Aiko nor Whisper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aiko or Whisper?

Aiko ships an update every 6 weeks, and Whisper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aiko was updated on November 3, 2026 and Whisper on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*