Comparison

Rogervoice vs Live Transcribe +

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rogervoice

This app provides real-time, live transcriptions of phone calls, making communication easier for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. It offers visual voicemail, customizable interfaces, and is free for eligible US citizens.

Highlights
  • Live call transcriptions
  • Visual voicemail
  • Customizable interface
  • AI-powered privacy
  • Two-sided captions
  • E911 compatible
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Discover the fastest and most reliable phone call transcription app. And it’s free, paid for by a federally funded program for deaf and hard of hearing persons. We offer visual voicemail transcriptions, call search history, and customized interfaces for ease of reading.   Own your calls with confidence _ Making phone calls has never been easier if you are deaf or hard of hearing. You can now call your family, friends, doctor and company hotlines - confidently and independently!  Keep your number _ Just enter your number into the app and we take it from here. No complicated setup. When people call you, the app will automatically pick up the call. When you want to call, just dial a number or select from your contacts. AI powered and private _ Thanks to voice recognition, your calls are private. No third party is involved in your calls. The conversation is only between you and your contact.  Fast, and accurate _ When your contact speaks, everything they say is transcribed instantly, word-for-word in real-time, on your app screen. Rogervoice is live captioning at its best. Accessible and on the go from your smartphone! FCC certified and Free, at no cost to you _ We are FCC certified, meaning all eligible US citizens who are deaf or hard of hearing can be qualified to make captioned phone calls on Rogervoice for free. Thanks to the Telephone Relay Service (TRS), a federally funded program.  Two-sided captions _ Rogervoice is also free for your hearing friends and family. Simply ask them to download the app and use our app-to-app calling services. They can read a copy of the captions as they speak and be assured that you’re catching what they’re saying.  E911 compatible _ We handle your emergency calls with live captions. You have the option to activate automated location services using our telecommunications technology, so that emergency responders can pinpoint your call location, saving precious time and lives. NOTE: e911 is available in the United States ONLY. Use your mobile carrier’s native dialer to make emergency calls outside of the United States. Viewing comfort _ Our app interface is fully customizable to your viewing preferences. Choose among high-contrast modes, dark or light themes, color-sensitive themes, extra-large font … for the best transcription experience, made for you. Visual Voicemail _ Our visual voicemail service allows you to confidently set aside your phone and pick up messages later. No more worrying over every missed call! Simply read the voicemail transcription and decide whether to call back. Quick Responses _ You can use your keyboard to reply, including custom prefilled text. Speech-to-text and text-to-speech: Rogervoice handles all situations, whether you prefer to voice or type your conversation. We offer several voice profiles in both genders.  International calls _ Dial overseas numbers, speak in Spanish, Italian, Vietnamese, Turkish … Rogervoice connects you with the world. We transcribe over 100 languages.  100% private and secure _ We never store audio and/or transcriptions of your calls. Your call transcripts are localized on your device only. All of our connections between the app and our servers are secure. Free _ Did we mention it’s free? You need to have an existing mobile carrier plan (3G, 4G) or WiFi, and a mobile number. You’ll need to provide your US Social Security Number and address to register with the FCC and you’re set to go.  To find out more about Rogervoice, our story and our services, visit https://rogervoice.com/  Terms of Service : https://rogervoice.com/terms Help and FAQ : https://help.rogervoice.com  UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund.

About

Live Transcribe +

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription and live captioning. It uses AI to convert spoken words into readable text, making communication accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, students, and professionals. Features include offline transcription, dictation, and exportable text.

Highlights
  • Real-time transcription
  • Live captioning
  • Offline transcription
  • Speech to text dictation
  • Exportable text
  • Light and dark mode
Features
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Live Transcribe + is an App to make it Possible to do Live Transcription and Captioning for Deaf and hard of hearing.  Live Transcribe + is your own Personal Assistant for transcribing live speech and voice to text. Leveraging almost-instant Artificial Intelligence technologies, Live Transcribe + provides quality, instant speech to text and dictation, readable transcriptions with just a tap of a button. Use Live Transcribe + to transcribe or live caption voice to text for classrooms, business meetings, doctor’s appointments, shopping, events, and more. Live Transcribe + speech-to-text app makes transcribing any live communication easy for friends, family, and organizations to be inclusive, accessible and ADA compliant! Built for simplicity and ease of use. (Not associated with Google.) All The Features are Available Freely on the Live Transcribe + until transcription is done for 5 times, then the features will require a paid subscription. Simple to Use • Transcribe in real time (even when offline) with high accuracy • Scroll back to grab a quote or revisit a point • Input audio via built-in mic or Bluetooth device • Tap once and continuously transcribe from speech to text for as long as you’d like without limits (requires subscription after 5 times) • Voice typing made easy Capture Every Word • Easily dictate on the mic and convert the voice to text using dictation • The speaker can use bluetooth headphones for increased accuracy even in noisy environments Easy to Read • Focus on what’s being said • Add new lines automatically or manually to break up the text • Easily Read Text in Both Light and Dark Mode • Export Text after dictation Many Uses of Live Transcribe + • Take meeting notes automatically • Share meeting minutes and summary with teammates • Record and transcribe interviews, lectures, podcasts, videos, webinars, keynotes • Provide live captioning to deaf, hard-of-hearing, ESL people, and anyone with accessibility needs To have access to the "Live Transcribe + Full Access" functionality, you can choose between a monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscription. This is a recurring transaction that will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription. Renewals will be charged the same cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zerovik.com/privacy-policy-for-live-transcribe

Screenshots

Rogervoice4 screens
Live Transcribe +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rogervoice at 67% against Live Transcribe +'s 35%. Rogervoice also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rogervoice sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Live Transcribe + sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rogervoice holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 799 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rogervoice's written reviews are positive against 35% of Live Transcribe +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rogervoice ships an update every 11 days, Live Transcribe + every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rogervoice versus Live Transcribe +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRogervoiceLive Transcribe +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better4.6 (799 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better799
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRogerVoiceZerovik

Customer experience

Rogervoice

All ratings1,892 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative25.9%

Live Transcribe +

All ratings774 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.0%

User reviews

Rogervoice

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient call transcription
  • 👍 Helpful for deaf and hard-of-hearing users
  • 🚀 Real-time captioning
  • 🚀 Improved independence for disabled users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable call connections
  • 🐛 Inconsistent transcription quality
  • 💰 Expensive subscription costs
  • 🐛 Incoming call issues

Live Transcribe +

From 799 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Helpful for hard of hearing individuals
  • 👨‍⚕️ Praised by medical professionals
  • 🎯 Accurate transcription in quiet environments
  • 📱 Works well on multiple devices for some users
  • 💬 Useful for conversations with unclear speakers

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model ($29-40/year)
  • 🐛 Frequent lag and transcription errors
  • 📱 Inconsistent performance across devices (iPad issues)
  • ⚠️ Unreliable in noisy environments
  • 🚫 Not free on iOS (free on Android)

Bugs and requests

Rogervoice

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing during calls
  • Transcription freezing or lagging
  • Scrolling issues during calls
  • Unexpected errors and disconnects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to receive calls on user's own phone number
  • Improved call stability and reliability
  • Support for toll-free numbers
  • Option to set speaker on by default
  • Multilingual support

Live Transcribe +

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Transcription gaps and missing words
  • App stops working after trial period without clear subscription info
  • Text corrections get erased when keyboard is dismissed
  • Words with double letters display as censored
  • Skips back and forth in transcription
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  • Inconsistent performance between iPhone and iPad
  • Pause button causes text duplication
  • Random disconnections requiring app restart
  • Poor performance with accented or soft-spoken speakers

Requested features

8 requests
  • Custom dictionary for frequently used words
  • Screen auto-rotation capability
  • Free tier or free option for disabled users
  • Additional language support (Malayalam, etc.)
  • Ability to edit and correct transcripts
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  • Copy and paste text display functionality
  • Reduce language options for streamlined experience
  • Faster transcription speed

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Rogervoice

Subscriptions4
  • Freedom Halfprice$2.991 Month
  • Freedom$5.991 Month
  • Premium Halfprice$14.991 Month
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  • Premium$29.991 Month
5 purchases

Live Transcribe +

Subscriptions5
  • Full Access3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Full Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Full Access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Full Access7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Rogervoice free?
Rogervoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Transcribe + free?
Live Transcribe + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rogervoice or Live Transcribe +?
Rogervoice is rated higher. Rogervoice averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Live Transcribe + averages 4.6 from 799 ratings.
Do Rogervoice or Live Transcribe + have ads?
Neither Rogervoice nor Live Transcribe + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rogervoice or Live Transcribe +?
Rogervoice ships an update every 11 days, and Live Transcribe + every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rogervoice was updated on November 9, 2026 and Live Transcribe + on November 7, 2026.

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