LISTENING DEVICE vs Transcriber ゜
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LISTENING DEVICE
This app amplifies sound for clearer everyday hearing, enhances speech clarity, and reduces background noise. It offers live transcription for calls and conversations, personalized audio for videos and music, and a built-in hearing test for tailored sound enhancement.
- Sound amplification up to 30 dB
- Live transcription for calls
- Personalized sound for video/music
- Noise reduction
- Built-in hearing test
- Remote microphone support
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LISTENING DEVICE + SOUND AMPLIFIER 4 Music & Video + CAPTION CALL + Customized for the Hard of HEARING ◆Listening Device delivers powerful sound amplification for clearer everyday hearing ◆Enhance speech clarity ◆Reduce background noise ◆Fine-tune audio for headphones & Bluetooth devices ◆Live transcription for calls & conversations NEW FEATURES: ◆► Personalized Sound for Video & Music Watch videos with enhanced volume directly in-app. Uses your personalized hearing profile for optimized clarity, with additional settings to fine-tune the sound depending on the content. ◆► Live Transcription Transcribe speech in real-time – even with your screen locked. Perfect for continuous note-taking during meetings, lectures, or conversations. ◆► Transcribe from Saved Files Transcribe your recordings or import audio files from Google Drive, Dropbox, iTunes, or local storage. Perfect for capturing meetings, lectures, or personal notes. FEATURES: ► Voice Recorder & Volume Booster Amplify sound up to 30 dB with any headphones or Bluetooth devices. ► Three Sound Amplification Modes Choose from three distinct sound amplification options to tailor your listening experience to different environments and preferences, ensuring optimal audio clarity and volume. ► Health & Wellness Integrated with HealthKit to monitor hearing health. Use our hearing test for tailored sound enhancement. ► Included Hearing Test Offers a built-in hearing test to customize the app's sound amplification settings to your unique hearing profile, enhancing your listening experience. ► Noise Reduction Remove background noise for clearer listening. Includes a microphone for crystal-clear audio capture. ► Hearing Aid Compatibility Works as a hearing amplifier and live listen tool for improved hearing. ► Speaker & Headphone Volume Booster Enhance speaker and headphone volume for louder, clearer sound. ► Dynamic Sound Amplification Adjusts to your hearing needs, amplifying quiet sounds without overwhelming volume. ► Bluetooth & Wired Headset Support Optimal performance with Bluetooth headsets and AirPods*. ► Hearing Correction Personalized for each ear, adapting to various environments for optimal hearing. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: ◆ LIVE BACKGROUND TRANSCRIPTION – Capture speech automatically, even from your pocket or with the screen off. ◆ REMOTE MICROPHONE via smartphone with Bluetooth headset for enhanced TV listening. ◆ SUPER BOOST for powerful sound amplification. ◆ CUSTOM PROFILES for different listening environments. ◆ ADVANCED NOISE SUPPRESSION for speech clarity. ◆ AUDIO RECORDER with personalized sound amplification. Subscription Options: Weekly, monthly, or annual access to all app functions. Subscription Details: Auto-renewal unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Compatible with iOS devices, charges to iTunes account. Disclaimer: Not a medical device. Audiometric tests are for app personalization, not for medical diagnosis. Note: Bluetooth use may introduce delay. Echoing possible. Background transcription requires microphone access and may impact battery life. Terms of Service: https://dectone.pro/site/terms Privacy Policy: https://dectone.pro/site/policy
Transcriber ゜
This application converts spoken words into text in real-time, supporting over 50 languages. It's designed to assist individuals who are hard of hearing and professionals needing to quickly capture notes, like doctors. Users can easily share transcriptions and customize font sizes for better readability.
- Real-time voice to text transcription
- Support for over 50 languages
- Share transcriptions easily
- Customizable big and bold fonts
- Intuitive user interface
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Unlock the power of speech with Transcriber, the leading voice-to-text application designed to empower those who are hard of hearing and professionals in need of quick note-taking solutions like doctors. Experience seamless transcription of voice memos into text, capturing every detail with precision and ease. Empower Communication Transcriber is crafted to aid hard of hearing individuals by converting spoken words into written form in real-time, enhancing everyday communication and accessibility. With the support for over 50 languages, barriers are broken, and understanding is enhanced. Professional Tool for Specialists For specialists who need to keep their hands free and their minds clear, like doctors or researchers, Transcriber offers an efficient way to dictate notes and store them instantly as text. Speak naturally, and let Transcriber handle the rest. Main Features: - Voice to Text Transcription: Convert speech into text accurately and swiftly. - Multilingual Support: Transcribe in more than 50 languages, from English and Spanish to Mandarin and beyond. - Share Your Transcription: Easily share your transcribed texts with colleagues, friends, or other apps with just a few taps. - Big and Bold Fonts: Enjoy enhanced readability with customizable font sizes designed for clarity. - Intuitive Design: Navigate through a user-friendly interface designed for simplicity and ease of use. Perfect for Everyone Whether you are a professional needing to transcribe meetings and consultations or someone seeking a tool to communicate more effectively in daily life, Transcriber is here to ensure that no word goes unnoted. Get full access to the app features by purchasing a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. You can track and manage your subscriptions in your iTunes account. Privacy Policy: https://antikapps.tilda.ws/privacy Terms of use: https://antikapps.tilda.ws/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: LISTENING DEVICE at 1.5K against Transcriber ゜'s 7. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. LISTENING DEVICE sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Transcriber ゜ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for LISTENING DEVICE against 4.4 for Transcriber ゜. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LISTENING DEVICE has 1.5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | LISTENING DEVICE | Transcriber ゜ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.5K ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Application Development 21 | Cheese Wheels Apps OU |
Customer experience
LISTENING DEVICE
Transcriber ゜
Bugs and requests
LISTENING DEVICE
Reported bugs
3 issues- Delayed audio with certain headphones
- Subscription issues/unexpected charges
- App randomly stops working
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to filter/suppress specific sounds
- Option to save recordings to iCloud
- More detailed customization and settings
- Lifetime subscription option
Transcriber ゜
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LISTENING DEVICE
- Noise Adaptation Weekly Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Compression - Weekly Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Tinnitus - Weekly Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
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- Weekly Access$7.997 Days
- Listening Device, Hearing Aid$14.991 Month
- Three Months Access$29.993 Months
- Hearing Amplifier, Hearing App3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Transcriber ゜
- Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$49.991 Year
Questions
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