Hearing Buddy - Speech To Text

Hearing Buddy - Speech To Text

Live Captions for Conversation

143 ratings
21 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 16, 2025
  • October 9, 2026

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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

3.15

October 9, 2026

A quicker start. Setting up your buddy is faster, and Buddy+ trials now come with a few helpful tips along the way. Also: clearer labels for where your captions come from, your buddy shows on the Lock Screen again, and the Share Captions buttons fit properly.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Buddy+ Annual

Boost, alerts, notes, and Buddy on every device.

$99.991 Year
14 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 143-8

Medical

This app dropped -8 positions in Medical chart.

Last updated on October 15, 2026.

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User reviews

Doesn’t catch every word makes so may mistakes

Do not like this

Mostly pushes for paid an

I tried it once. The captions were inaccurate even though the sound quality was good. I felt like I was being pushed to upgrade to paid plan more than helping me improve my communication experience.

Worthless

Poor interpretation of speech. Honestly only good if you’re in a room alone.

Very useful App

After experiencing sudden hearing loss, my world was turned upside down. This Speech-to-Text app is just what I needed to help me get through this very difficult transition. I would’ve given it five stars, but I still have questions about the memory space it takes up on the phone documenting the conversations.
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Not bad

The captioning isn’t perfect. There are some errors, and some words are being skipped.

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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.