Bigger Notes vs LiveCap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bigger Notes
This app offers a straightforward way to create and manage notes, prioritizing speed and customization. It's specifically designed to bridge communication gaps between individuals who are Deaf and those who can hear.
- Fast note creation
- Customizable interface
- Easy to use
- Facilitates Deaf and hearing communication
- Simple note management
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An easy-to-use note-writing app, designed to help facilitate communication between Deaf and hearing people. It's fast, customizable, and easy to use!
LiveCap
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Made for everyday conversations LiveCap helps deaf and hard of hearing individuals communicate in daily life. See what people say in real-time captions at the store, pharmacy, doctor's office, or anywhere you need to follow a conversation. EVERYDAY SITUATIONS • Shopping and asking store staff for help • Doctor and pharmacy appointments • Hair salon, clothing stores, and service interactions • Restaurant orders and cafe conversations • Bank visits and customer service • Social gatherings with friends and family • Workplace meetings and discussions WHAT'S NEW IN 2.0 • Even better text flow - all words stay visible • Automatic paragraph breaks for easier reading • Enhanced accuracy for clear conversations • BONUS: Real-time translation in 19 languages (iOS 18+) for traveling abroad HOW IT HELPS YOU • Live speech-to-text in 60+ languages • Text stays on screen - scroll back anytime to review • Large, adjustable text size for comfortable reading • Auto-scrolling so you can focus on the conversation • Simple one-tap to start capturing speech WHO IS THIS FOR? • Deaf and hard of hearing individuals • People with hearing loss • Anyone needing accessible communication in daily life • Those who prefer reading to listening BONUS FEATURE: TRANSLATION (iOS 18+) When traveling abroad or meeting international friends, enable translation to see conversations in your language. Supports 19 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and more. HOW IT WORKS • Open LiveCap when someone speaks to you • Tap record • Watch their words appear as live captions • Scroll back anytime to review what was said No more asking "can you repeat that?" or missing important information. LiveCap gives you independence and confidence in every conversation. Download LiveCap and never miss a word in your daily life!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bigger Notes at Free against LiveCap's $0.99. Bigger Notes also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 16 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Bigger Notes is free to download; LiveCap costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bigger Notes ships an update every 10 days, LiveCap every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bigger Notes | LiveCap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeff Fredrickson | Miguel Furst |
In-app purchases
Bigger Notes
No in-app purchases
LiveCap
No in-app purchases
