# InnoCaption vs Live Transcribe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InnoCaption at none against Live Transcribe's 20. InnoCaption also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 57%). Live Transcribe's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. InnoCaption asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for InnoCaption against 4.6 for Live Transcribe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 7.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of InnoCaption's written reviews are positive against 57% of Live Transcribe's.

InnoCaption ships an update weekly, Live Transcribe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InnoCaption | Live Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/innocaption-call-captioning/id1333988644/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 7.9K |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 95 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mezmo Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/579808323) | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) |

## What reviewers say

### InnoCaption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/innocaption-call-captioning/id1333988644)

This app provides free, real-time captions for phone calls, assisting individuals with hearing loss. It offers options for live stenographers or automated speech recognition, with features like text-to-speech shortcuts and transcript summaries for enhanced communication.

**Highlights:** Live call captioning (stenographer or ASR), Text-to-speech calling with AI refine, Customizable TTS shortcuts, AI-powered transcript summaries, Save and view call transcripts, Captioning for incoming and outgoing calls, Spam call filter

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and fast captioning
- 👍 Enables independent phone use for deaf/hard of hearing
- 👍 Helpful customer support
- 👍 Useful for work, personal, and medical calls
- 👍 Saves call transcripts for reference

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with call quality and disconnections
- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of names and numbers
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and sharing personal information
- 🔋 Drains battery when used extensively

**Reported bugs**

- Incoming calls not always received or displayed
- App crashing or freezing during calls
- Issues with call forwarding setup

**Requested features**

- Ability to caption in-person conversations
- Integration with video calling apps
- Improved transcription accuracy for names and numbers
- Option to save call transcripts locally


### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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 InnoCaption free?

InnoCaption 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, InnoCaption or Live Transcribe?

InnoCaption is rated higher. InnoCaption averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Live Transcribe averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do InnoCaption or Live Transcribe have ads?

Neither InnoCaption nor Live Transcribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InnoCaption or Live Transcribe?

InnoCaption ships an update weekly, and Live Transcribe every 4 days. Most recently, InnoCaption was updated on October 18, 2026 and Live Transcribe on October 17, 2026.

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