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 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

App MyEar3 screens
Live Transcribe +4 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). App MyEar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 806 and 797 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of App MyEar's written reviews are positive against 35% of Live Transcribe +'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App MyEar ships an update every 3 weeks, Live Transcribe + every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 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 (797 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews — better35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings806 — better797
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp MyEar, IncZerovik

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

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 797 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

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

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

None

App MyEar

No in-app purchases

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 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 797 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 6 weeks. Most recently, App MyEar was updated on October 29, 2026 and Live Transcribe + on October 30, 2026.

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