# App MyEar vs Live Transcribe

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | App MyEar | Live Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (806 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-myear/id1299527104/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 806 | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | **57.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#98** |
| Size | 33 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App MyEar, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190230443) | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) |

## What reviewers say

### App MyEar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-myear/id1299527104)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*