Aiko vs DeskOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aiko
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.
- On-device transcription
- Supports 100+ languages
- Export as subtitles
- Word replacement for corrections
- Privacy-focused (data stays local)
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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.
DeskOS
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Transform the way you experience your workplace with DeskOS, the all-in-one workplace app designed for modern offices, business centers, coworking spaces, and enterprise campuses. With DeskOS, everything you need is just a tap away. Whether you're starting your workday, booking a meeting room, welcoming visitors, or requesting facility support, DeskOS keeps your workplace connected and effortless. Everything your workspace needs in one app Book Meeting Rooms Reserve meeting rooms and collaborative spaces instantly. Check availability in real time and manage your bookings with ease. Invite Visitors Create visitor invitations in seconds, notify your guests, and simplify the check-in experience. Raise Service Requests Need IT support? Housekeeping? Maintenance? Raise service requests directly from the app and track their progress from start to finish. Send Print Jobs Print documents without the hassle. Send print jobs directly from your phone and collect them when you're ready. Order from the Café Skip the queue and order food, beverages, or snacks directly from your workplace café. Stay Connected Receive workplace announcements, updates, and important notifications so you never miss what's happening. Check In Start your workday with a quick digital check-in and manage your workplace access seamlessly. Community & Workplace Services Access workplace amenities, discover community events, and stay connected with everyone around you. Why DeskOS? • One app for your entire workplace • Simple, intuitive experience • Faster workplace services • Seamless visitor and meeting management • Built for modern offices and coworking spaces • Secure, reliable, and easy to use Whether you're an employee, resident, coworking member, or facility user, DeskOS brings every workplace service together in one seamless experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DeskOS at Free against Aiko's $24.00. DeskOS also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 26.6). Aiko's advantage is chart position (#34 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
DeskOS is free to download; Aiko costs $24.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aiko ships an update every 6 weeks, DeskOS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aiko | DeskOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.00 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (329 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 329 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #34 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sindre Sorhus | DeskOS |
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
DeskOS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aiko
No in-app purchases
DeskOS
No in-app purchases









