# Live Captions + — Deaf Speech to Text Transcribe

> Real-time speech-to-text captions for the hearing impaired. (iPhone/iPad app by Shintaro Onuma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-captions-plus/id6449623259 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shintaro Onuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645571354)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.36/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.2 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-06-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-captions-plus/id6449623259/reviews.md

## What is Live Captions +?

The perfect app for d/Deaf and hard of hearing people!

An app that adds high quality captions to what everyone is saying!

Free Features!
- A simple and easy to use app
- Make text as big as you like
- Automatically adds new lines to break up the text
- Present what you're thinking to others with large visible text
- Save and organise your captions
- Share your captions

Pro Features!
- Unlimited caption generations

Download now!

Subscription details:
Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase.

Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/deafcaptions/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Real-time speech-to-text captions
- Adjustable text size
- Automatic line breaks
- Save and organize captions
- Share transcriptions
- Unlimited caption generation (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Captions | $49.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-captions-plus/id6449623259/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-12-23*

Don’t work on IPad and was charged for the service.

### 5/5 — Thank you😭

*2024-11-14*

Most people who need this wish they could pay! The free version works well thank you again and again!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t do anything the note app can’t do

*2024-05-24*

It asks to use your phones info. It doesn’t do anything on its own. It says it works on airplane mode. Well so does my phone!

**Developer response:** The app is designed specifically to help deaf/HoH users as the default notes app does not allow for long running and large visible captions. Thanks for the review!

### 1/5 — Not reliable

*2024-02-24*

I forgot to try out my three day trial and was charged fee. I tried the app on numerous occasions afterward and was throughly disappointed with the app. Nothing but frustration and aggravation. The closed captions were slow and had trouble picking up any conversation on a consistent basis. I would have been better off throwing my money into the wind. I will go back to my other CC app called Live Transcribe.

### 5/5 — I love this live transcribe app!!

*2023-06-20*

Tried it with my grandparents and it worked sooooo well! Super easy to use and not ugly! Thanks for making this app!

## Frequently asked questions about Live Captions +

### What is Live Captions +?

Live Captions + is an application designed to provide real-time speech-to-text captions for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It helps users understand spoken conversations by displaying them as text on their device.

### How does Live Captions + work?

The app listens to spoken audio and automatically transcribes it into text captions. Users can adjust the text size, and the app automatically adds line breaks for better readability.

### What are the free features of Live Captions +?

Free features include a simple and easy-to-use interface, adjustable text size, automatic line breaks, the ability to present text visibly to others, and options to save, organize, and share captions.

### What does the Pro version of Live Captions + offer?

The Pro version unlocks unlimited caption generations, providing a continuous and uninterrupted transcription experience for users who require extensive use of the app.

### What is the subscription cost for Live Captions + Pro?

The subscription for Unlimited Captions is $49.99 per year and includes a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your iTunes account and automatically renews unless turned off 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

### Can I cancel my Live Captions + subscription?

Yes, you can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Your subscription will continue until the end of the current billing period.

### Is Live Captions + available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Live Captions + is currently supported on iPhones. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is Live Captions + updated?

The latest version of Live Captions + is 2.5, and it was last updated on April 1, 2024. This indicates a relatively recent update frequency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2024-04-01

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.4 — 2024-03-25

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.3 — 2024-03-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.2 — 2024-02-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.1 — 2024-02-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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