# Visual Hear — Helper for Deaf — Multi language translator

> Real-time audio transcription and multi-language text translation app. (iPhone/iPad app by Sergii Koval.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-hear-helper-for-deaf/id899882405 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sergii Koval](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896278504)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish and 28 more
- Released: 2014-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-hear-helper-for-deaf/id899882405/reviews.md

## What is Visual Hear?

Visual Hear is a communication assistant built for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

When someone speaks near your device, Visual Hear turns speech into readable text in real time, helping you follow everyday conversations more easily.

It is made for direct, practical communication: at work, in stores, during appointments, while traveling, or whenever speech needs to become text quickly.

FEATURES

• Real-time speech recognition
• Multiple recognition methods for different situations
• Conversation history to review what was said
• Improved translation for multilingual conversations
• Conversation mode for face-to-face communication
• Clean interface focused on daily conversations
• Built specifically for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users

BUILT FOR DAILY LIFE

• Workplace conversations
• Customer interactions
• Meetings and appointments
• Travel and public spaces
• Family and everyday talks
• Situations where writing everything down is too slow

Visual Hear is not a generic chatbot or casual translator.
It is a focused communication helper built with respect for the Deaf community.

Subscription unlocks unlimited usage and selected premium features.

Privacy Policy: https://www.kovallux.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of Use: https://www.kovallux.com/imprint/

## Key features

- Real-time voice recognition
- Translate to 40 languages
- Text-to-speech output
- Edit translated text
- Share text easily
- Accessibility features
- Monochrome theme

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Live Captions — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Transcription — Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whisper AI Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-hear-helper-for-deaf/id899882405/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Не все разговоры словила

*2022-01-30, version 2.5*

Этот приложение вообще не помог мне глухому человеку поговорить со слышащими, мне придётся сменить приложение и я смогла их понять благодаря другому приложение. Создайте приложение переводчик для глухих, а не халтурное приложение.  Зря потратила свою надежду на этот приложение.

### 1/5 — Deaf

*2021-11-22, version 2.5*

I got this app for my self as I had just became fully deaf and felt lost. Worked well at first then the hidden cost showed it’s face. Not a chance dropped the app asap. Found two others that work great and don’t charge a thing one is called hero. My. Friend now have this app to communicate with me  my advice dump this look elsewhere lots  are free just need to look for them

### 4/5 — Good

*2021-08-26, version 2.5*

I like the translation feature, too.

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2021-04-08, version 2.2*

Tried this app and it works. It helps during pandemic while wearing mask.

### 1/5 — Review

*2021-04-06, version 2.2*

Wow!!! 6 hours is not enough time and should say price instead of get on app store !!

### 1/5 — Good but could be better!

*2020-06-19, version 2.1.0*

When I first downloaded the app I was happy I found a free app that can help me completely understand what people are saying. However, I first tried the tv and I had to get really close to the tv for it to pick up and when I went to try again it said that 6 hours had gone and that I had to pay £14.00 to continue. I am really disappointed by this but if anyone doesn’t experience these things then I think the app will work really well.

### 3/5 — It’s Okay

*2020-05-04, version 2.0.0*

I’m deaf and rely on programs like this. This program takes too long to load “ voice recognition “. Then if there is a pause in speech it turns off.  I’m sorry I purchased this program.

### 1/5 — Trial too short

*2020-04-30, version 2.0.0*

Voice to text works well but a 6hr trial is way too short. 
I installed it for a dead friend last night, go to show them today and trial has ended. 
So what a waste of time.

### 5/5 — Love the app

*2020-02-05, version 1.9.8*

I know the app isn’t perfect, but I’m deaf and this fills a very wanted need for me. I knew in the beginning it was going to cost $15 and it’s worth it for me. It’s helped me a lot at work - a coworker can let me know what he needs without finding paper and pen... I’m sure it’s using Siri/iOS under the hood, and would like to see it released for Windows, which seems to have a better speech-to-text engine (my opinion). Simple program that’s easy to use - thanks for seeing the need!

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work.

*2019-12-27, version 1.9.6*

You never mentioned that it would cost $19.95 due to that, I deleted the app. I’m a disabled veteran and can’t afford that kind of money. It’s way too much. Sargent Trooper

## Frequently asked questions about Visual Hear

### How does Visual Hear work?

Visual Hear listens to spoken words through your device's microphone and displays them as text in real-time. It can then translate this text into over 40 languages and even speak it out loud using a text-to-speech synthesizer.

### What languages does Visual Hear support for recognition and translation?

Visual Hear supports 40 languages for both voice recognition and text translation. This includes major languages like English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and many others.

### Is Visual Hear free to use?

The app is available for free download, but it offers in-app purchases. Users have noted the $15 cost for the full functionality is worth it for their needs.

### What are the accessibility features of Visual Hear?

Visual Hear is adapted for accessibility with features like a streamlined design, big buttons, vivid colors, big bold fonts, and a monochrome theme option for visually impaired users.

### Can Visual Hear work offline?

The text-to-speech feature does not require an internet connection. However, the voice recognition and translation services, which rely on external providers like Microsoft Bing, typically require an internet connection.

### How accurate is the voice recognition and translation in Visual Hear?

User reviews suggest the voice recognition is reasonable, and the translation accuracy is very high, utilizing services from Microsoft Bing. The speed of recognition and translation is also noted as being nearly instant, even with a slow connection.

### What is the update frequency for Visual Hear?

The app was last updated on October 9, 2022, to version 2.6. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, users express a desire for continued development.

### What devices is Visual Hear compatible with?

Visual Hear is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, indicated by its compatibility with iOS. The age rating is 4+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-05-26

Visual Hear has been completely redesigned and rebuilt for modern iOS.
• New Conversation Mode (two-way split screen)
• New ultra high-contrast themes
• Improved speech recognition stability
• Noise adaptive sensitivity control
• Faster, more reliable performance
• Modern SwiftUI design
• Improved accessibility support

Thank you to everyone who supported us in the past. This version is built with you in mind.

### 2.6 — 2022-10-09

- added auto-detection of silence
- removed unneeded information from the settings screen
- fixed UI texts

### 2.5 — 2021-05-02

- bugfixes

### 2.4 — 2021-04-22

- bugfixes

### 2.3 — 2021-04-12

- bugfixes

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