# HomeAware® vs Live Transcribe

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.

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.

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.

HomeAware® ships an update every 3 months, Live Transcribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeAware® | Live Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeaware/id1107999068/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **56.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 17 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SonicAlert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106223919) | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeAware®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeaware/id1107999068)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter | $9.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Try Real-Time Transcription | $49.99 | per year |
| Starter | $79.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour | $1.49 | one-time |
| 5 Hours | $7.49 | one-time |
| 10 Hours | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 💡 Helpful for hard of hearing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for doctor's appointments
- 👍 Saves conversations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free trial
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Struggles with background noise and accents
- 🔒 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription stops unexpectedly
- Deletes correct transcription
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*