Comparison

App MyEar 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

App MyEar

This application aims to assist deaf individuals by converting spoken language into text in real-time. Developed by a deaf individual frustrated with lipreading limitations, it facilitates communication with hearing friends, family, and colleagues.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech-to-text conversion
  • Facilitates communication for deaf users
  • Reduces reliance on lipreading
  • Developed by a deaf individual
Features
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Are you deaf and tired of lipreading? Even the best lipreaders follow ~22% of their conversations - imagine what you're missing out on. MyEar App was developed by Gerald Isobe, deaf hall-of-fame golfer and his son, Brandon. Gerald grew up lipreading but became frustrated with understanding only 30% of what was being said and tired of asking people around him "what are you talking about?" This app was created from those frustrations and it's an app he and others are using to communicate with their hearing colleagues, friends, and family.

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

App MyEar3 screens
Live Transcribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Live Transcribe at Free against App MyEar's $14.99. Live Transcribe also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). App MyEar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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

Live Transcribe is free to download; App MyEar costs $14.99 up front. Live Transcribe sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. App MyEar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe has 8.1K ratings behind it against 806, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of App MyEar's written reviews are positive against 57% of Live Transcribe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App MyEar ships an update every 3 weeks, Live Transcribe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
App MyEar versus Live Transcribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp MyEarLive Transcribe
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (806 ratings)4.6 (8.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews57.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8068.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#98 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp MyEar, IncMighty Fine Apps LLC

Customer experience

App MyEar

All ratings807 ratings
Positive76.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative49.4%

Live Transcribe

All ratings8,019 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews581 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative36.3%

User reviews

App MyEar

From 806 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Real-time transcription
  • 👍 Helpful for hearing-impaired
  • 🚀 Accurate speech recognition
  • 👍 Life-changing for users
  • 👍 Useful for medical/professional settings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Struggles with background noise
  • 🐛 Unreliable in group/remote settings
  • 💰 Expensive for some users
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

Live Transcribe

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

App MyEar

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Transcription errors and missed words
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Difficulty connecting Bluetooth microphones

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to transcribe phone calls
  • Support for more languages
  • Easier way to clear text on Apple Watch
  • Option to adjust font and UI settings
  • Improved performance in noisy environments

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

App MyEar

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 App MyEar free?
App MyEar costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Transcribe free?
Live Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App MyEar or Live Transcribe?
Live Transcribe is rated higher. App MyEar averages 4.1 out of 5 from 806 ratings, while Live Transcribe averages 4.6 from 8.1K ratings.
Do App MyEar or Live Transcribe have ads?
Neither App MyEar nor Live Transcribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App MyEar or Live Transcribe?
App MyEar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Live Transcribe every 3 days. Most recently, App MyEar was updated on October 29, 2026 and Live Transcribe on November 1, 2026.

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