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Hearing Buddy - Speech To Text

Hearing Buddy - Speech To Text

Sound Amplifier, Hearing Boost

95 ratings
8 reviews
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Krager Labs LLC
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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

2.26

July 9, 2026

- New buddies coming soon!

Subscription plans

Pro

Pro

$59.991 Year
14 Days trial
How to cancel Hearing Buddy subscription ⁉️
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In-App Purchases

Free

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Events

Read more about Happy Disability Pride Month!
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Happy Disability Pride Month!

New buddies and more accessibility features.

Jul 1, 2026 — Jul 31, 2026

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Caption with Pride

Never miss a word of conversations that matter.

Jun 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2026

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Read more about Happy Pride Month!
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Happy Pride Month!

Add color to your captions with our Pride buddies.

Jun 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2026

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User reviews

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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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VizouVizou

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
Macky IIMacky II

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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Snooz_ButtonSnooz_Button

I wanna love it

But there are some issues that need to be ironed out, I can excuse the imperfect captions but the Mac app just doesn’t connect to my iPhone very well.
JackienovaJackienova

Response from developer

Hi Jackienova! Thank you for the patience and honest feedback. You're right, the Mac to iPhone connection needs work, and making it solid over local connections is an area we've been looking to improve. We want you to love it too. Would you be able to email us (support@hearingbuddyapp.com) more specifics so we can diagnose? Thanks a ton for your support! ~ Lilly & Scott

Not accurate

I find the conversations are not accurate when it listens in. A lot of mistakes. I also can not cancel my subscription anywhere, so be aware of that.
Atw21Atw21

Response from developer

Hey, thanks so much for the honest feedback. You're right that accuracy has room to grow. We use 100% on-device transcription to keep your conversations private, which can be less accurate than cloud models, but we just pushed more improvements this week and more are on the way. We want to balance accuracy, privacy, and accessibility, and we still have work to do. Also good news on canceling: we just added a Manage Subscription section in Settings to make it simple. Really appreciate you giving us a try! Please reach out anytime at support (support@hearingbuddyapp.com) if there's anything else we can help with.

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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.