Audio Intelligence

Listen. Understand.
Share what matters.

More than a podcast player. Import audio from any app, understand it with AI, and share key insights with your team.

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Yuki listening on Tokyo commute
Commute listening
"I listen to English podcasts on my commute, read the transcript when I miss something, and ask AI to explain expressions in Japanese."
Yuki, 26 English learner, 40-minute commute, Tokyo

Intelligent listening

Every feature is designed to help you get more from the audio you listen to.

Live Transcripts

Read along as you listen with synchronized highlighting. Tap any line to jump to that moment. Long-press any segment to share with a timestamp link.

Live transcript with sync highlighting

Smart Speed

Automatically trims silence without changing pitch. Save hours of listening time every week. Track exactly how much time you've saved per podcast.

Voice Boost

EQ optimized for spoken word. Boosts voice frequencies (300Hz-3kHz) so you hear every word clearly — even in noisy environments.

AI Summaries & Q&A

AI-generated episode summaries in any language. Ask questions about the episode and get answers based on the transcript. Powered by Claude.

AI Chapters

Auto-generate chapter markers for episodes that don't have them. Native Podcast 2.0 chapter support built in.

Import Any Audio

Receive audio from Telegram, WhatsApp, or any app via Share. Transcribe with Whisper and unlock all AI features on any audio file.

Open Ecosystem

Subscribe via RSS or Podcast Index. Import your subscriptions with OPML. Your podcasts, not locked to any platform.

News workflow
"I receive 15-minute audio news on Telegram every morning. KIKU Player summarizes it with AI so I can share the key points to my WhatsApp team in 30 seconds."
Amirah, 28 Freelance journalist, 3GB prepaid SIM, Jakarta
Amirah at desk with phone

Names, portraits, and quotes are fictional, created to illustrate real-world use cases. Images generated with AI.

Everything in KIKU Player

Playback

  • Smart Speed (auto silence trimming)
  • Per-podcast playback speed
  • Voice Boost EQ
  • Sleep timer
  • Customizable skip intervals
  • Android Auto support

AI & Transcripts

  • Synchronized live transcripts
  • AI summaries & Q&A (Claude)
  • AI chapter generation
  • Podcast 2.0 chapters
  • Share segments with timestamps

Library

  • RSS & Podcast Index search
  • OPML import / export
  • Smart Playlists with filters
  • Play history
  • Import audio from any app

Platform

  • Material Design 3 & Dynamic Color
  • English & Japanese UI
  • Free, no ads
  • Android 8.0+

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