Codictate vs Aiko Echo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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.
- AI-powered message replies
- Text rephrasing for clarity
- Tone adjustment
- Personalized reply suggestions
- Works across messaging apps
- Privacy-focused design
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
Codictate ships an update every 2 months, Aiko Echo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codictate | Aiko Echo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Emil Lykke Grann | YUJEN CHEN |
In-app purchases
Codictate
No in-app purchases
Aiko Echo
- Aiko Pro$6.697 Days
- Aiko Pro Annual$79.991 Year









