Comparison
Spiel vs Aiko
Aiko is file transcription only. Spiel dictates into apps and also imports audio.
Comparison.
Aiko is for transcribing files. Spiel is for dictation, with audio import too.
| Spiel | Aiko | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Dictation and file transcription | File transcription |
| Platforms | macOS 26, Apple Silicon | macOS, iOS, visionOS |
| Availability | Direct purchase, Mac App Store | Mac App Store |
| Pricing | One time, from $25 | One time, $24 |
| Privacy | Data never leaves your device | Local |
| Speech models | Apple SpeechAnalyzer, Whisper | Whisper |
| File import | Yes, audio files | Audio files |
| Auto-insert text | Yes | No |