# TextHear — Speech to text hearing assist

> Real-time speech-to-text transcription for hearing assistance. (iPhone/iPad app by WellSource Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texthear/id1246677907 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WellSource Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033127659)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.30/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.2 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texthear/id1246677907/reviews.md

## What is TextHear?

* Please note: app is free to download & test for 1 minute. After that - you will have to purchase transcription minutes at ±$0.3 a minute. We hope you will find it worthwhile for its return in reliability, accuracy, elegancy & simplicity - a single touch to transcribe non-stop. We understand it's a bit pricy in today's market, but it's cause we ourselves pay for the transcription by the minute to our service provider (we chose to use Google's paid Speech-to-Text service for its accuracy and reliability).
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As many amongst us suffer from reduced hearing, our mission is to help make everyday-life better for the hearing impaired, using cutting-edge technologies. 

TextHear's app does non-stop high-precision speech transcription, suitable as a stand-alone app for non-stop dictation and for use with the TextHear phone adapter and microphone to aid hearing-impaired. As such, TextHear transforms any land line phone to a caption-phone, without the need for a second line.

Using it with a microphone, in face to face conversations, enables the hard of hearing to SEE what is being said. It is much easier than lips-reading and you won't miss a word. Simply place the microphone in front of them, click the mic - and let our app transcribe for you in real-time what they are saying.

## Key features

- Real-time transcription
- Non-stop dictation
- Phone call captioning
- Face-to-face conversation aid
- High-precision speech recognition

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transcription credits pack: 30 minutes | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texthear/id1246677907/reviews.md

### 1/5 — U hv to be a millionaire to afford this app

*2021-11-14*

Works great but the cost is $12.99 for 30 min!!!! Unconscionable to shaft those with severe disabilities.  I thought I was buying the app but it was just 30 min worth of use!!! Then they want another 12.99 for another 30 min.  Can’t say I have ever encountered such an expensive app.  Anyone know of a good & affordable app for those who cannot hear?

### 2/5 — Fast and Accurate, needs subscription

*2021-01-10*

You have a great product here but you really need a better pricing plan. 30 cents per minute, you have to be joking. This could be so useful for deaf people or teachers, but not at the one, very expensive price point you offer. Get more price tiers and a subscription price going and then I’ll think about it.

Also, needs long duration from these “packets”. That’s the problem with selling a pet minute product. Telecoms figured this out a long time ago.

### 1/5 — Dreadful

*2019-10-12, version 0.2.1*

Absolute waste of precious time.  I'm trying to get a refund.  Podge

### 1/5 — No better than Notes with voice input

*2019-09-21*

Complete con at $8.99 for 30 min and making it so easy to order by mistake. Bad!!

### 3/5 — Free only on android phones. Costs $8.99 on iOS Apple iPhones

*2019-08-26*

They shouldn’t be allowed to charge the disabled people for this but they do, and it’s completely free on android phones

### 1/5 — Complete scam

*2019-08-08*

Charging $8.99 for 30min of transcriptions to the hearing impaired community is outrageous! Google live transcribe is free and also more accurate than this app.
Should be banned from the App Store.

### 1/5 — BAD

*2019-05-24*

I’m so sorry. Not good at all.

### 1/5 — WARNING - Thieving scumbags

*2019-02-26, version 0.2.1*

This app is a disgrace like many others. The interface is not user friendly and whilst trying to get the thing to work I accidentally incurred an £8.99 charge just to use the app for a further 30 minutes!!!!!! Which wasn’t working in the first place. In total probably possessed the app for 2 minutes and didn’t even use it for £8.99. 

Do not click the blue writing. 

Also struggling to get a refund on this. 

The makers of this app should be ashamed of themselves. 

If I had accidentally paid £1 I wouldn’t feel have as angry about this.

### 1/5 — Free on Android, too expensive on iPhone

*2019-02-22*

Why does it cost $9 for 30 minutes on iPhone? It is a free app on my husband’s Samsung Android phone and it works beautifully. My husband gives it 5 stars on his phone. I’m hard of hearing and am thinking of getting an Android just for this app.

### 1/5 — $8.99 for 30 minutes!!

*2018-09-25*

They are just kidding!! Scammers

## Frequently asked questions about TextHear

### How does TextHear work?

TextHear uses advanced speech-to-text technology to transcribe spoken words into text in real-time. It can be used for general dictation or to aid hearing-impaired individuals in conversations and phone calls.

### What are the costs associated with TextHear?

TextHear is free to download and offers a 1-minute free test. After that, users must purchase transcription minutes at approximately $0.30 per minute to continue using the service.

### Is TextHear suitable for offline use?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, it mentions using Google's paid Speech-to-Text service, which typically requires an internet connection for accurate transcription.

### What devices is TextHear compatible with?

TextHear is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How accurate is TextHear's transcription?

The app aims for high precision and reliability, utilizing Google's paid Speech-to-Text service, which is known for its accuracy.

### Does TextHear have ads?

No, TextHear does not contain advertisements.

### When was TextHear last updated?

The latest version of TextHear was released on November 2, 2018.

### What is the age rating for TextHear?

TextHear has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 0.2.1 — 2018-11-02

Fixed issue that blocked at some cases the purchase option. Thanks to Crystal!

### 0.2 — 2017-11-22

Improved speech recognition engine

### 0.1 — 2017-06-22

No release notes.

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