# App MyGroup vs Live Transcribe

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 (#100 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | App MyGroup | Live Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-mygroup/id1419329550/reviews)** | [4.6 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 57.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 65 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App MyEar, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190230443) | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) |

## What reviewers say

### App MyGroup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-mygroup/id1419329550)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #100 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*