Comparison

Codictate vs Aiko Echo

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

Head to head
About

Codictate

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Press a button, speak, and your words are transcribed and pasted into whatever app you're using. No internet required. No account. No data leaves your phone. Codictate is AI dictation that runs entirely on your device. The AI models run locally on your iPhone's Neural Engine and CPU, so your voice is never used to train AI models. HOW IT WORKS Codictate installs a system keyboard with a Dictate button. Tap it, speak, and on-device AI transcribes your speech in real time. The transcript is then inserted into your current text field. Two AI speech engines are included: - Parakeet TDT v3: Runs on the Neural Engine. Fast, lightweight, 95.7% accuracy on clean English audio. - Whisper base (quantized): Runs on CPU as a fallback. Multilingual support with a 57 MB model. You pick which AI model fits your needs. Switch anytime in settings. PRIVACY Everything runs on-device. Audio is never uploaded. There is no server, no analytics, no telemetry. Your recordings stay on your phone and are discarded after transcription. AI dictation without the cloud. FEATURES - On-device AI transcription (no internet needed) - System keyboard with one-tap dictation - Parakeet TDT v3 (Neural Engine, fast) - Whisper base-q5_1 (CPU, multilingual) - Works in any app that accepts keyboard input - Live Activity indicator while recording - Action Button and Shortcuts support REQUIREMENTS - iPhone with iOS 17.0 or later - Apple Silicon (Neural Engine required for Parakeet) - Approximately 57 MB for Whisper model or 500 MB for Parakeet model

About

Aiko Echo

This AI-powered keyboard assistant helps you craft better messages. It offers suggestions for replies, rephrasing, and tone adjustment directly within your conversations, making communication smoother and more natural.

Highlights
  • AI-powered message replies
  • Text rephrasing for clarity
  • Tone adjustment
  • Personalized reply suggestions
  • Works across messaging apps
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Overthinking what to say? Aiko helps you find the right words, right from your keyboard. Whether you're replying to a message, rephrasing something you've written, or finding the right tone, Aiko makes everyday conversations feel easier. No switching apps. Aiko lives inside your keyboard. Just open it and keep the conversation going. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Reply to messages with ready-to-send suggestions - Rephrase text to sound more natural, clear, or confident - Adjust your tone to fit the conversation - Personalize replies to sound more like you - Works across your favorite messaging apps BUILT FOR EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS Whether you're texting friends, chatting with family, messaging coworkers, or meeting someone new, Aiko helps you communicate naturally without losing your own voice. PRIVACY FIRST Your conversations belong to you. Aiko doesn't require an account. Messages are only processed when you choose to use Aiko, and your conversations aren't stored to build profiles or sell your data. FREE & PRO Free - 10 free uses every day Aiko Pro - Unlimited use - Faster responses - Access to future premium features Aiko Echo Pro Weekly: $6.69 / week Aiko Echo Pro Annual: $79.99 / year Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://useaiko.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://useaiko.com/terms

Screenshots

Codictate4 screens
Aiko Echo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codictate at none against Aiko Echo's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Aiko Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.69 per 7 days. Codictate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codictate ships an update every 2 months, Aiko Echo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Codictate versus Aiko Echo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodictateAiko Echo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB32 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEmil Lykke GrannYUJEN CHEN

In-app purchases

None

Codictate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Aiko Echo

Subscriptions2
  • Aiko Pro$6.697 Days
  • Aiko Pro Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Codictate free?
Codictate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aiko Echo free?
Aiko Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Codictate or Aiko Echo have ads?
Neither Codictate nor Aiko Echo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codictate or Aiko Echo?
Codictate ships an update every 2 months, and Aiko Echo monthly. Most recently, Codictate was updated on October 13, 2026 and Aiko Echo on October 9, 2026.

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