Hearing Buddy - Speech To Text

Hearing Buddy - Speech To Text

Sound Amplifier, Hearing Boost

106 ratings
10 reviews
#160 in top-grossing Medical
🔧 Utilities
🏥 Medical
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 16, 2025
  • August 8, 2026

Features

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About

This app provides unlimited, real-time speech-to-text captions for conversations, designed by someone with hearing loss. It offers on-device processing for privacy and features like name and question alerts on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

Unlimited real-time captions
On-device privacy
Apple Watch alerts for names/questions
Conversation summaries
Customizable app personality
Adjustable text size
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What's New in Hearing Buddy

3.02

August 8, 2026

Fixes and updates for a smoother, more reliable listening session.

Subscription plans

Pro

Pro

$6.997 Days
14 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

Free

Buddy+ Friend

Buddy+ Friend

Charts

Top Grossing

📉 160-9

Medical

This app dropped -9 positions in Medical chart.

Last updated on August 10, 2026.

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User reviews

Does not work

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Impressive accuracy

Great for table conversation in noisy congregate dining room in senior living.

A new world for my 93 year old Dad

I tested this app in both French and English before we purchased a subscription for my Dad. I am amazed by how this changed things for him overnight. He went from not knowing what was being discussed at the noisy dinner table in his senior residence to becoming part of the conversation (or at minimum following it!). We also tested it at a very loud Happy Hour event with live music and many speakers and it did very well, with not many errors. The interface is pretty friendly with need for some small tweaks (big or shaky hands may have some difficulty with small tabs to switch between live captions and other options) but the developer is super responsive, answering my questions via email almost immediately after sending them. Bravo!
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Response from developer

Thank you! We are glad the app is helping your Dad. More improvements to the app coming soon! 🎉

Trial

I’m trying this app to see if it helps with conversations

Good, not great (yet)

Two things that I’d like to see are different font types and improved language transcription speed when parsing words. This is a very good starting app that could eventually be a viable replacement app for people looking to move off of Android. I am not a huge fan of the threat of subscription models taking over virtually everything as well, so I hope this app and its features stay free within reasonable limits. I understand you need to make money to cover development costs. Consider applying for grants from governments and/or institutions to help fund this. This is the closest thing to getting folks with hearing complications to switch to iOS in my opinion as a Deaf person who relies on Google’s Live Transcribe. I’d consider this to be 3.5/5 right now with room for improvements.
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FAQ

What is Hearing Buddy?

Hearing Buddy is an app that provides unlimited, real-time speech-to-text captions to help users with hearing loss understand conversations. It also offers features like name and question alerts to improve communication.

Does Hearing Buddy have ads?

No, Hearing Buddy does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

What devices is Hearing Buddy compatible with?

Hearing Buddy is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It requires iOS 26.0+ and watchOS 10.0+.

How much does Hearing Buddy cost?

The core features of Hearing Buddy are free. Optional Buddy+ features are available through subscription plans, including weekly ($9.99), monthly ($9.99), and annual ($29.99) options, all with a 3-day free trial.

Is my conversation data private with Hearing Buddy?

Yes, all conversations are processed on your device, ensuring your privacy. No cloud processing is used, meaning your conversations are not shared with anyone else.

How often is Hearing Buddy updated?

The latest version of Hearing Buddy is 2.05, released on March 13, 2026. Updates are released regularly to improve functionality and add new features.

What are the benefits of the Buddy+ subscription?

Buddy+ unlocks premium features such as Apple Watch alerts for names and questions, conversation summaries, Live Activity and Widget support, and the ability to customize the app's personality.

What is the age rating for Hearing Buddy?

Hearing Buddy has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults and does not contain content inappropriate for younger audiences.