Comparison

HomeAware® 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

HomeAware®

Connect your iOS device to a SonicAlert HomeAware signaling system. Receive notifications for calls, texts, and various alerts like smoke or baby cries directly on your phone or Apple Watch. Configure system settings easily through the app.

Highlights
  • Receive call and text alerts on iOS device
  • Receive HomeAware alerts on iOS device
  • Configure HomeAware II settings
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
Features
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Link your iPhone or iPad with your SonicAlert HomeAware® signaling system via Bluetooth! • Receive alerts on your HomeAware from your iOS device (incoming call and text) • Receive alerts on your iOS device from HomeAware (door, baby cry, smoke, CO, etc.) • Configure all HomeAware II settings from within the app. • Also works with Apple Watch! • Requires a SonicAlert HomeAware II main unit (HA360M-II) or the legacy HA360M with the HA360SPT smartphone transmitter. • Requires an iOS device with Bluetooth 4.0 (iPhone 4s and later)

About

Live Transcribe

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.

Highlights
  • Real-time transcription
  • 145+ languages supported
  • Adjustable text size
  • Dark mode
  • Save and share transcripts
  • Offline transcription for 9 languages
Features
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Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps. Accurate live captions for d/Deaf and hard of hearing. Reliable in noisy places and group settings. Perfect alongside hearing aids when they aren’t enough. BUILT DIFFERENT • Accuracy — Best-in-class captions in 145+ languages. • Noisy Places — Works well in restaurants, in groups, and at distance. • Offline Mode — Continue when Wi-Fi or cellular drops. • Privacy — You choose if and when to share your transcripts. • Readability — Large, bold text for tired eyes and distant viewing. • Speaker Detection — Follow group chats with color-coded words. • Simplicity — Easily adopted by older and less-technical people. • Independent — Sustainable, iOS only, not affiliated with Google. DESIGNED FOR YOU • Deaf & Hard of Hearing — Stay independent at home and at work. • Hearing Aid Users — When aids fall short in noise or in groups. • Recent Hearing Loss — Rejoin the conversation right away. • Hearing Spouses & Family — Communicate more easily with a loved one. • Caregivers & Adult Children — Support a parent, child, or patient. • Faith-Community Members — Follow sermons, prayers, and group study. TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS • 6+ years on the market. • 15m+ conversations captioned. • 100m+ minutes transcribed. • 20k+ paying customers. • 10k+ App Store reviews at 4.6 stars. • 100+ hours per year of customer interviews. Your privacy is our top priority, and the app is designed to give you full control over whether your conversation transcripts — medical, legal, family, end-of-life, or otherwise — are summarized or shared. LIFE-CHANGING FOR FAMILIES “This app has changed my 86-year-old mother’s life. It is simple and easy for her and her friends to use. This is so important for the elderly since so many other apps are way too complicated. She can really have one-on-one conversations.” — Mark M SIMPLE TO USE • Place iPhone or iPad near the conversation. • Read what each person is saying on-screen as they speak. • Follow family dinners, doctor’s appointments, meetings, and more. HERE TO STAY Live Transcribe is an independent paid product, and we’re confident in its value. Your subscription allows us to run our captioning service day and night, and keep the app running smoothly on Apple’s devices. We answer to you — our customers and community — not advertisers, so when you need us next year, we’ll still be here. Current pricing is shown in-app and on our website. MADE IN CALIFORNIA Live Transcribe is built and supported by Mighty Fine Apps, a tight-knit team based in San Francisco. Our founder Rob Norback first created the app to communicate with his grandfather who was deaf in his later years, and we continue to shape it around the real communication needs of older adults and all those with some level of hearing loss. FURTHER READING • About Us: https://livetranscribe.app • Privacy Policy: https://livetranscribe.app/legal/privacy • Terms & Conditions: https://livetranscribe.app/legal/terms We love your questions and feedback! Get in touch at support@mightyfine.app.

Screenshots

HomeAware®4 screens
Live Transcribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Live Transcribe at 4.6 against HomeAware®'s 3.4. Live Transcribe also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 15%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). HomeAware®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Live Transcribe sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HomeAware® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe has 7.8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of HomeAware®'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Live Transcribe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeAware® ships an update every 3 months, Live Transcribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HomeAware® versus Live Transcribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeAware®Live Transcribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (8 ratings)4.6 (7.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews56.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#125 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonicAlertMighty Fine Apps LLC

Customer experience

HomeAware®

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral38.5%
Negative46.2%

Live Transcribe

All ratings7,817 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative36.7%

Bugs and requests

HomeAware®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Live Transcribe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Transcription stops unexpectedly
  • Deletes correct transcription
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Distinguish between multiple speakers
  • Ability to use on Mac
  • More than 5 hours of premium transcription per month
  • Improved accuracy for medical/technical terms

In-app purchases

None

HomeAware®

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Live Transcribe

Subscriptions10
  • Live Transcribe Monthly3 variants$4.991 Month
  • Live Transcribe Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Live Transcribe Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Starter$9.991 Month
  • Live Transcribe Yearly3 Days trial3 variants$49.991 Year
  • Live Transcribe Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Try Real-Time Transcription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Starter3 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Live Transcribe Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Live Transcribe Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Hour$1.49
  • 5 Hours2 variants$7.49
  • 10 Hours$14.99

Questions

Is HomeAware® free?
HomeAware® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Transcribe free?
Live Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HomeAware® or Live Transcribe?
Live Transcribe is rated higher. HomeAware® averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Live Transcribe averages 4.6 from 7.8K ratings.
Do HomeAware® or Live Transcribe have ads?
Neither HomeAware® nor Live Transcribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeAware® or Live Transcribe?
HomeAware® ships an update every 3 months, and Live Transcribe weekly. Most recently, HomeAware® was updated on September 10, 2026 and Live Transcribe on September 27, 2026.

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