Comparison

App MyGroup 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 MyGroup

Facilitates communication between hearing and deaf individuals through live ASL interpretation. Connect with certified interpreters for seamless video calls, ensuring no one is left out of conversations. Ideal for family gatherings, social events, and everyday interactions.

Highlights
  • Live ASL interpretation
  • Certified RID interpreters
  • Video call connection
  • Interpreter request system
  • User rating system
  • Interpreter registration
Features
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As a deaf person, have you ever found yourself as the only deaf person at a family dinner with no way to understand what's going on? As a family member, friend, or co-worker of a deaf person and wanting to connect but have: - no idea where hire an ASL interpreter - no idea if an ASL interpreter is good or bad App MyGroup is here to help. This app helps hearing people communicate clearly with deaf friends/family members. This app is not for medical/legal use and we use only Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certified interpreters in our network -- aka the best. If you're tired of seeing your deaf family member/friend left out of group conversations, then try out this app! How it works: 1) Create an account 2) Fill out an interpreter request in the app 3) If an interpreter accepts the job, then when it's time for your appointment, click on "Join Call Now" button to be connected to a video call with a live ASL Interpreter 4) Pass your phone over to your deaf friend/family member and the ASL interpreter will sign what you say and speak what your deaf friend/family member is signing. 5) When the call is over, deaf friend/family member will end the call, rate the interpreter, and your credit card on file will be charged. Also, RID Interpreters: - if you're RID certified, we would love to have you on our app. Just download the app and register.

About

Live Transcribe

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
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Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps. Accurate live captions for d/Deaf and hard of hearing. Reliable in noisy places and group settings. Perfect alongside hearing aids when they aren’t enough. BUILT DIFFERENT • Accuracy — Best-in-class captions in 145+ languages. • Noisy Places — Works well in restaurants, in groups, and at distance. • Offline Mode — Continue when Wi-Fi or cellular drops. • Privacy — You choose if and when to share your transcripts. • Readability — Large, bold text for tired eyes and distant viewing. • Speaker Detection — Follow group chats with color-coded words. • Simplicity — Easily adopted by older and less-technical people. • Independent — Sustainable, iOS only, not affiliated with Google. DESIGNED FOR YOU • Deaf & Hard of Hearing — Stay independent at home and at work. • Hearing Aid Users — When aids fall short in noise or in groups. • Recent Hearing Loss — Rejoin the conversation right away. • Hearing Spouses & Family — Communicate more easily with a loved one. • Caregivers & Adult Children — Support a parent, child, or patient. • Faith-Community Members — Follow sermons, prayers, and group study. TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS • 6+ years on the market. • 15m+ conversations captioned. • 100m+ minutes transcribed. • 20k+ paying customers. • 10k+ App Store reviews at 4.6 stars. • 100+ hours per year of customer interviews. Your privacy is our top priority, and the app is designed to give you full control over whether your conversation transcripts — medical, legal, family, end-of-life, or otherwise — are summarized or shared. LIFE-CHANGING FOR FAMILIES “This app has changed my 86-year-old mother’s life. It is simple and easy for her and her friends to use. This is so important for the elderly since so many other apps are way too complicated. She can really have one-on-one conversations.” — Mark M SIMPLE TO USE • Place iPhone or iPad near the conversation. • Read what each person is saying on-screen as they speak. • Follow family dinners, doctor’s appointments, meetings, and more. HERE TO STAY Live Transcribe is an independent paid product, and we’re confident in its value. Your subscription allows us to run our captioning service day and night, and keep the app running smoothly on Apple’s devices. We answer to you — our customers and community — not advertisers, so when you need us next year, we’ll still be here. Current pricing is shown in-app and on our website. MADE IN CALIFORNIA Live Transcribe is built and supported by Mighty Fine Apps, a tight-knit team based in San Francisco. Our founder Rob Norback first created the app to communicate with his grandfather who was deaf in his later years, and we continue to shape it around the real communication needs of older adults and all those with some level of hearing loss. FURTHER READING • About Us: https://livetranscribe.app • Privacy Policy: https://livetranscribe.app/legal/privacy • Terms & Conditions: https://livetranscribe.app/legal/terms We love your questions and feedback! Get in touch at support@mightyfine.app.

Screenshots

App MyGroup3 screens
Live Transcribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App MyGroup at none against Live Transcribe's 20. App MyGroup also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Live Transcribe's advantage is ratings volume (8K vs 10) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App MyGroup holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe has 8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of App MyGroup's written reviews are positive against 57% of Live Transcribe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App MyGroup ships an update every 4 days, Live Transcribe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
App MyGroup versus Live Transcribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp MyGroupLive Transcribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings) — better4.6 (8K ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better57.3% of reviews
Number of ratings108K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#87 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp MyEar, IncMighty Fine Apps LLC

Customer experience

App MyGroup

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Live Transcribe

All ratings8,019 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews581 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative36.3%

Bugs and requests

App MyGroup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Live Transcribe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Transcription stops unexpectedly
  • Deletes correct transcription
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Distinguish between multiple speakers
  • Ability to use on Mac
  • More than 5 hours of premium transcription per month
  • Improved accuracy for medical/technical terms

In-app purchases

None

App MyGroup

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Live Transcribe

Subscriptions10
  • Live Transcribe Monthly3 variants$4.991 Month
  • Live Transcribe Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Live Transcribe Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Starter$9.991 Month
  • Live Transcribe Yearly3 Days trial3 variants$49.991 Year
  • Live Transcribe Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Try Real-Time Transcription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Starter3 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Live Transcribe Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Live Transcribe Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Hour$1.49
  • 5 Hours2 variants$7.49
  • 10 Hours$14.99

Questions

Is App MyGroup free?
App MyGroup 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, App MyGroup or Live Transcribe?
App MyGroup is rated higher. App MyGroup averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Live Transcribe averages 4.6 from 8K ratings.
Do App MyGroup or Live Transcribe have ads?
Neither App MyGroup nor Live Transcribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App MyGroup or Live Transcribe?
App MyGroup ships an update every 4 days, and Live Transcribe every 3 days. Most recently, App MyGroup was updated on October 2, 2026 and Live Transcribe on October 29, 2026.

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