Comparison

Aiko vs Mindfluent

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aiko

Convert audio to text locally on your device using advanced AI. Export transcriptions as subtitles and fix common errors with a word-replacement feature. Supports over 100 languages for high-quality, private transcription.

Highlights
  • On-device AI transcription
  • OpenAI Whisper powered
  • Export as subtitles
  • Word replacement for corrections
  • Supports 100+ languages
  • Privacy-focused, no data leaves device
Currently charting
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High-quality on-device transcription. Easily convert speech to text from meetings, lectures, and more. The transcription is powered by OpenAI's Whisper running locally on your device. Nothing leaves your device. You can export the transcription as subtitles too. It has a word-replacement feature to let you automatically fix common mistakes. Aiko favors accuracy over speed. It does not do live transcription while recording. It does not currently have speaker detection. Try the trial first. See website. Note: Sharing from Voice Memos on iOS 26 does not work because of a iOS 26 bug outside of my control. Supports audio in 100 different languages: Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Assamese, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Bashkir, Basque, Belarusian, Bosnian, Breton, Bulgarian, Burmese, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Latin, Latvian, Lingala, Lithuanian, Luxembourgish, Macedonian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Marathi, Mongolian, Māori, Nepali, Norwegian, Norwegian Nynorsk, Occitan, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Sanskrit, Serbian, Shona, Sindhi, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tajik, Tamil, Tatar, Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Welsh, Yiddish, Yoruba The app was made possible thanks to Whisper by OpenAI and whisper.cpp by Georgi Gerganov. ■ FAQ ‣ Can I edit the text in the app? I don't plan to support any editing. Export the transcription and edit it in a proper text editor. ‣ Why is the app so large? The app delivers the highest quality transcription on the market for 100 different languages. Rather than asking why it's so large, the real question is how is it so small. ‣ Why is the transcription so slow? The app favors accuracy over speed. However, performance is expected to improve in the coming months. ‣ Why must I keep the iOS app open while it transcribes? iOS apps are fundamentally restricted from operating in the background for extended periods. ‣ Can I delete some of the languages to save space? This is unfortunately not possible. The model has all the languages stored together in a way that makes it impossible to remove just some languages. More FAQs on the website. ■ Technical details The app uses the Whisper medium or small model on iOS depending on available memory and the large v3 model on macOS. ■ Privacy The transcription is done locally on your device. Nothing leaves your device. ■ Support You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.

About

Mindfluent

Features
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Feeling overwhelmed? We get it! Sometimes your thoughts are scattered, and you need a space to vent without the judgment. Mindfluent helps you unload your thoughts and gain clarity, so you can move forward with confidence. How It Works: • Simply hit record and talk through everything that’s on your mind — your work stress, personal worries, or anything that’s making you feel overwhelmed. • AI processes your input, summarizing your main concerns and presents them in order of priority, giving you clarity and helping you focus on what matters most. • No accounts, no logins — ease of use, completely private. Why Choose Mindfluent? • Mental Clarity Turn a flow of messy, unstructured thoughts into a clear understanding of what’s really bothering you. • Emotional Relief Feel lighter after letting it all out. No judgment, no interruptions. • Instant AI Feedback Get a smart, prioritized summary of your key concerns within seconds. • Private & Safe Space Speak freely knowing your thoughts stay private and secure. Whether you’re an overworked professional, a student under pressure, or just someone who needs to get things off their chest, Mindfluent is here to help you find peace of mind.Try Mindfluent today and feel clearer after every vent! ― Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mindfluent.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Aiko4 screens
Mindfluent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mindfluent at Free against Aiko's $24.00. Aiko's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mindfluent is free to download; Aiko costs $24.00 up front. Mindfluent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Aiko asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aiko ships an update every 6 weeks, Mindfluent every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Aiko versus Mindfluent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAikoMindfluent
Price$24.00Free — better
Rating4.7 (325 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings325 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindre SorhusMattias Thell

Bugs and requests

Aiko

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Repeated sentences
  • Incorrect language detection
  • Transcription loss on app exit

Requested features

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

Mindfluent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Aiko

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mindfluent

Subscriptions2
  • Mindfluent Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Mindlfuent Premium Annual$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Aiko free?
Aiko costs $24.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mindfluent free?
Mindfluent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aiko or Mindfluent have ads?
Neither Aiko nor Mindfluent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aiko or Mindfluent?
Aiko ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mindfluent every 3 months. Most recently, Aiko was updated on October 11, 2026 and Mindfluent on September 30, 2026.

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