Awesome App
This app is so helpful if you have trouble hearing, especially in a crowd!!! I highly recommend for us baby boomers or anyone with hearing difficulties.
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This app provides real-time speech-to-text captions directly on your iPhone, without needing a network connection. It's designed for immediate use in various settings, offering customizable display options and session saving for easy review and sharing.
✓Real-time live captioning
✓On-device processing, no network needed
✓Captions follow across apps
✓Screen flip for shared viewing
✓Speaker labeling
✓Customizable text size and font
✓Session saving and sharing
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What's New in Cadence Captions
1.0
September 4, 2026
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FAQ
What is Cadence Captions?
Cadence Captions is a utility app that provides live, on-device speech-to-text transcription. It aims to offer immediate captions for users who are deaf or hard of hearing, running entirely on the iPhone without network connectivity.
Does Cadence Captions have ads?
No, Cadence Captions does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed for utility and accessibility without interruptions from ads.
How does Cadence Captions handle privacy?
Cadence Captions prioritizes privacy by processing all audio and captions on the device itself. It does not use the cloud, require an account, or collect telemetry data, ensuring your conversations remain private.
Can I customize the caption display in Cadence Captions?
Yes, you can customize the caption display significantly. Options include scaling text up to more than twice the standard size, choosing from several typefaces like Atkinson Hyperlegible or OpenDyslexic, and selecting independent light or dark modes.
How are conversations saved and managed in Cadence Captions?
Every session is saved on the phone, with the newest conversations listed first. Each saved session includes the date, length, and a preview of the opening line, allowing you to re-read, delete, or share transcripts as plain text.
What are the tuning options for Cadence Captions?
You can tune Cadence Captions to the room by specifying whether you are in a group or one-on-one conversation. It also allows adjustment for how readily quiet or distant sound is treated as speech and how long a pause must be before a line locks in.
What happens if the captions stall or the mic is denied in Cadence Captions?
If the captions stall, Cadence Captions will display a loud banner with a retry button. If the microphone permission is denied, a banner will inform you and direct you to the relevant settings.
Is Cadence Captions available on other devices besides iPhone?
Based on the provided data, Cadence Captions is currently supported on iPhone devices only. There is no information available regarding support for other platforms like iPad or Android.
