# Live Translator: ekto — Translate Speech in Real-time

> Real-time live captions and translation for speech-to-text and understanding. (iPhone/iPad app by Anthony Ho.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-translator-ekto/id6740196773 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anthony Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/894144862)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: Korean, European Spanish, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2025-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-translator-ekto/id6740196773/reviews.md

## What is Live Translator?

Ekto helps you understand conversations, TV, livestreams, lectures, and meetings with live captions and instant translation.

Tap once to see speech as text in the original language or translated into your language. Works from across the room and supports 35+ languages.

LIVE TRANSLATION FOR LECTURES, MEETINGS & CONVERSATIONS
Ekto is also a full live translator. Follow lectures, meetings, and sermons in a language you're still learning, with subtitles in your own. Two-Way mode translates face-to-face conversations in both directions, with spoken playback.

SUBTITLES FOR LIVE TV
Catch every word of the news, the game, and your favorite shows. Set your phone near the TV and read the dialogue as it's spoken, transcribed or translated. No more rewinding, no more asking what they said.

LIVE CAPTIONS FOR HEARING LOSS
Reliable captions in noisy rooms, group conversations, and at a distance, alongside hearing aids or without them. Large, readable text. Simple enough for less-technical family members to use every day.

BROADCAST CAPTIONS TO A ROOM (LIVE LINK)
With Live Link, a speaker, teacher, or pastor shares a web link and up to 100 people read live captions on their own phones, each in their own language.

KEY FEATURES
- Live Captions: real-time speech-to-text with automatic language detection
- Live Translation: 35+ languages, translated as people speak
- Distance Capture: picks up speech from across the room
- Large, Readable Text: designed for tired eyes and distant viewing
- Floating Captions: keep captions on screen while you use other apps
- Speaker identification – See who is speaking with clearly labelled captions
- Transcripts & AI Summaries: every session saved and ready to review
- Two-Way Conversations: translation in both directions, with voice playback
- Live Link: broadcast captions to up to 100 people on any device
- Private & Secure: no audio stored, no AI training on your conversations

MADE FOR
- International students and travellers
- Anyone living and working abroad
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing users, at home and at work
- Hearing aid users, for when aids fall short in noise or groups
- Spouses, adult children, and caregivers supporting a loved one
- Teachers, tour guides, churches, and event organizers

Try Ekto free every day. Go Premium for unlimited captions and translation.

Internet connection and microphone access required.

Terms of Service: https://www.verby.co/ekto/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.verby.co/ekto/privacy

## Key features

- Live captions for conversations
- Real-time speech-to-text
- Live translation into preferred language
- Two-way translation for multilingual conversations
- AI-generated summaries and key takeaways
- Save transcripts for later review
- High-visibility display with adjustable text size

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Unlimited PRO | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Unlimited PRO | $134.99 | per year |
| Weekly Unlimited PRO | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Unlimited PRO | $29.99 | per month |
| Weekly PRO | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Max | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Lite | $39.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-translator-ekto/id6740196773/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Lot of potential, some usability issues

*2026-07-18*

- app does not keep the device wake, even in active use (device will go sleep after a few minutes) 
- sometime the translation does not break the lines so it display 1 very long line in 1 language, blocking the view of the other language 
- sometime the translation stops ( probably because of sleep), and returning to the app does not get it started again. Have to fully exit and then reopen the translation to continue 

The app picks up the sounds very well, so hopefully the developer will fix the above critical usability issues, if fixed, will earn 5 stars and yearly subscription.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. 
If a sentence gets too long during translation, you can decrease font size during a session.
As for the issues, a fix will be released soon to keep device awake.

### 5/5 — かなりの神アプリです。

*2026-07-16*

2026.7.7現在のところ評価数9人と少ないですが、なぜこんなに評価が少ないのか理解できないくらい、声の聞き取りからの文字の表示スピードが半端なく速く、個人的には高評価です。

まだ会議やミーティングなどにはまだ使っておらず、テレビ相手ですが、聞き取りの精度もとても高く、字幕のないインタビュー等も話している内容がわかりやすく、聴覚障がい者の私にもかなり使いやすいです。

要望ですが、

・会議やミーティングなどに使うときに、声質などによって発言者を判別できる（文字に色がつく等）と良いです。

・YouTube動画やデバイス内にある動画を再生しながら文字起こし出来ると良いです。
（LiveSTTというアプリが別に出てますが、こちらは表示は少し遅めで、文字が抜ける時もあります。）

これから仕事で使う機会がありそうなので、有料プランに入ることを検討していますので、ぜひ上記の要望内容について、実装いただけると幸いです。

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2026.7.17追記

風や電車音、水道の音など、聞き取らなくて良い音を聞き分けて判別して文字起こしできるようにしてほしいです。

特に、文字起こししながらテレビを見ている時に、近くで水道を流して洗い物をしていると「（トイレを流す音）」が延々と繰り返し文字起こしされてしまうので、この辺を改善してほしいです。

### 3/5 — 文字起こしは素晴らしいけど

*2026-03-14*

1時間伸ばすと300円かかる、のが嫌
嫌らしい
文字起こしの速さは素晴らしいけど

それが引っかかって、使おうかどうか迷ってます

### 1/5 — 高い

*2025-12-31*

値段が高い

**Developer response:** ご意見ありがとうございます。
日本向けに価格を下げます。

### 4/5 — Great for concerts

*2025-11-04, version 1.10.6*

I downloaded the free trial as I was going to a concert in Korea for the group WayV who speaks multiple languages. I was able to change languages on the fly as i listened to them speak between songs and it performed fairly well. There were a few times i restarted the transcription and the timer started, but no translations came through - with a quick restart it was resolved. My seat mates were asking about the app - not sure if you intended it for this purpose but it was great to be able to somewhat follow along! I will use it again next month in Japan. Thanks!

### 4/5 — Great for concerts

*2025-08-21, version 1.10*

I downloaded the free trial as I was going to a concert in Korea for the group WayV who speaks multiple languages. I was able to change languages on the fly as i listened to them speak between songs and it performed fairly well. There were a few times i restarted the transcription and the timer started, but no translations came through - with a quick restart it was resolved. My seat mates were asking about the app - not sure if you intended it for this purpose but it was great to be able to somewhat follow along! I will use it again next month in Japan. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Game changer! Wow!

*2025-03-31, version 1.5.1*

Amazing way to finally connect with people in different countries!! Awesome app

## Frequently asked questions about Live Translator

### Does Live Captions: ekto have ads?

No, Live Captions: ekto does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases for premium features.

### What are the subscription options for Live Captions: ekto?

Live Captions: ekto offers several subscription plans including Weekly PRO, Weekly Unlimited, Weekly Max, Monthly Pro, and Annual Lite, with prices ranging from $9.99 to $39.99.

### How does Live Captions: ekto ensure privacy?

Audio is processed in real-time and is never recorded or stored on a server. Your audio and transcripts are also never used to train AI models, ensuring a private and secure experience.

### What devices is Live Captions: ekto available on?

Live Captions: ekto is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Live Captions: ekto?

Live Captions: ekto has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Live Captions: ekto updated?

The latest version of Live Captions: ekto is 1.20.2, and it was last updated on March 31, 2026, indicating a consistent update schedule.

### What is the user sentiment for Live Captions: ekto?

Live Captions: ekto is highly regarded by its users, holding a rating of 4.5 stars based on 16 ratings.

### Does Live Captions: ekto require an internet connection?

Yes, an internet connection is required for Live Captions: ekto to function for live captions and translation features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.30.4 — 2026-08-25

Understand conversations, lectures, meetings, conferences, tv with live translated subtitles even when you sit at the back of the room. 
v1.30.4 - UI Improvements and bug fixes

### 1.30.3 — 2026-08-23

Understand conversations, lectures, meetings, conferences, tv with live translated subtitles even when you sit at the back of the room. 
v1.30.3 - Updated metadata and UI changes.

### 1.30.2 — 2026-08-18

대화, 강의, 회의, 컨퍼런스, TV 내용을 실시간 번역 자막으로 이해하세요. 방 뒤쪽에 앉아 있어도 괜찮습니다.
v1.30.2 - 현지화된 텍스트의 UI 오류를 수정했습니다.

### 1.30.1 — 2026-08-15

Understand conversations, lectures, meetings, conferences, tv with live translated subtitles even when you sit at the back of the room. 
v1.30.1 - Bugs fixes for live translation.

### 1.30.0 — 2026-08-14

Understand conversations, lectures, meetings, conferences, tv with live translated subtitles even when you sit at the back of the room. 
v1.30.0 - Improved UI, layout, performance and bug fixes.

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