# LISTENING DEVICE vs Transcriber ゜

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LISTENING DEVICE at 1.5K against Transcriber ゜'s 7. LISTENING DEVICE also leads on chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LISTENING DEVICE | Transcriber ゜ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listening-device-hearing-aid/id1356112754/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber/id6497330841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Application Development 21](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733695045) | [Cheese Wheels Apps OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819473115) |

## What reviewers say

### LISTENING DEVICE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listening-device-hearing-aid/id1356112754)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Sound amplification up to 30 dB, Live transcription for calls, Personalized sound for video/music, Noise reduction, Built-in hearing test, Remote microphone support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noise Adaptation Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Compression - Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Tinnitus - Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Listening Device, Hearing Aid | $14.99 | per month |
| Three Months Access | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Hearing Amplifier, Hearing App | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Helpful for hearing
- 👍 Customizable profiles
- 👍 Useful features
- 👍 Works well with headphones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable/crashes
- 🔍 Confusing/unclear instructions
- 🔍 Intrusive ads/popups

**Reported bugs**

- Delayed audio with certain headphones
- Subscription issues/unexpected charges
- App randomly stops working

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter/suppress specific sounds
- Option to save recordings to iCloud
- More detailed customization and settings
- Lifetime subscription option


### Transcriber ゜

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcriber/id6497330841)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice to text transcription, Support for over 50 languages, Share transcriptions easily, Customizable big and bold fonts, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LISTENING DEVICE free?

LISTENING DEVICE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Transcriber ゜ free?

Transcriber ゜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LISTENING DEVICE or Transcriber ゜?

Transcriber ゜ is rated higher. LISTENING DEVICE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Transcriber ゜ averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do LISTENING DEVICE or Transcriber ゜ have ads?

Neither LISTENING DEVICE nor Transcriber ゜ shows ads.

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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.*