# Taptic d/Deaf Support — Sound-based Alerts

> Customizable sound alerts and real-time speech transcription for communication. (iPhone/iPad app by Micah Roberson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptic-ddeaf-support/id6478986437 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Micah Roberson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724896836)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 2 more
- Released: 2024-03-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptic-ddeaf-support/id6478986437/reviews.md

## What is Taptic d/Deaf Support?

Sound Tab: Select the sounds you want to be notified by. Customize alerts:  vibration, notification, flashlight. Receive alerts even when your phone is off. 
Text Tab: Type a message. Typed responses are displayed in a flipped orientation and automatically spoken out loud. Press record to listen to speech and receive accurate real-time transcriptions. Save transcripts. 


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## Key features

- Customizable sound alerts
- Vibration, notification, and flashlight alerts
- Text-to-speech communication
- Real-time speech transcription
- Save conversation transcripts
- Alerts when phone is off

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Taptic + | $4.99 | per month |
| Taptic + | $49.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptic-ddeaf-support/id6478986437/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Needs improvement and phone gets really hot

*2025-07-20*

First of all kudos to create a solution for people who are hard of hearing. 
Couple items I would like to bring to attention:
1) The phone gets really hot while running this app. Perhaps because it keeps microphone always on. This is a major concern 
2) The Bluetooth enable message kept showing over and over again although Bluetooth was enabled.
3) The vibration intensity on Apple Watch didn’t really make me feel the alert while I was sleeping. Had turned on the vibration intensity to Prominent on the watch settings. Perhaps it’s more to do with how weak the haptic is on Apple Watches 
4) The sensitivity settings were not visible on my app contrary to what is shown on the website.

Would love to get this app and paid version unfortunately there are couple shortcomings that need to be fixed.

### 5/5 — Works well

*2025-04-18*

Clean app that does what it says!

### 3/5 — Nice app but...

*2025-02-21*

Nice and useful app but need more detection sounds like water running, calling you by name or screaming sounds, car sounds up to 50 feet or less. I wish this have a widget for iWatch. Thanks for your support and compassion!

### 5/5 — Well-built, versatile app for the DHH

*2024-05-05*

I have auditory processing disorder. I wish there was a way for the 2-way conversation feature in this app to allow for keyboards on both ends of the screen for parties to type back & forth. I notice on my iPad that the 2-way conversation feature only fills 1/3 of the screen, making the text quite tiny. If someone is verbalizing to me, this app will transcribe, but then when I type back it has no text-to-speech feature.

As for home sounds/alarm sounds, that’s a feature I personally don’t need. I can hear sounds in general. I just neurologically have limited speech comprehension.

### 2/5 — Needs some work

*2024-04-19*

Has potential. But: 1) There’s text missing in the Privacy section of the Settings. 2) No obvious or intuitive instructions. For Deaf folks you’d want a captioned video explaining how to use it, too. We didn’t know what to do. 
The text feature is useful. Reminds us of the Ubi Duo device but on your phone.

## Frequently asked questions about Taptic d/Deaf Support

### Does Taptic d/Deaf Support have ads?

No, Taptic d/Deaf Support does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional subscription plans for enhanced features.

### What devices is Taptic d/Deaf Support compatible with?

Taptic d/Deaf Support is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch devices. This broad compatibility ensures users can access its features across their Apple ecosystem.

### How does Taptic d/Deaf Support handle notifications when the phone is off?

Taptic d/Deaf Support can provide alerts even when your phone is turned off. This feature ensures you do not miss important notifications regardless of your device's power status.

### What are the subscription options for Taptic d/Deaf Support?

Taptic d/Deaf Support offers a 'Taptic +' subscription at $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year. These plans likely unlock additional features or remove limitations from the free version.

### What is the age rating for Taptic d/Deaf Support?

Taptic d/Deaf Support has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content.

### How often is Taptic d/Deaf Support updated?

The latest version of Taptic d/Deaf Support is 2.01, last updated on March 20, 2026. This suggests a recent update, though the date may be in the future.

### What kind of alerts can Taptic d/Deaf Support provide?

Taptic d/Deaf Support allows customization of alerts including vibration, standard notifications, and flashlight signals. Users can select specific sounds to trigger these alerts.

### Can Taptic d/Deaf Support transcribe spoken language?

Yes, Taptic d/Deaf Support features a speech-to-text function. You can press record to listen to speech and receive accurate real-time transcriptions, which can also be saved.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.01 — 2026-03-20

Performance Fixes.

### 2.0 — 2026-03-17

Minor fixes and updates.

### 1.15 — 2025-07-16

New Live Mode and Fire Alarms

### 1.14 — 2025-07-11

Changes in Locked Sounds for Pro and UI/Bug fixes

### 1.13 — 2025-05-04

Small bug fixes and new newsletter!

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