# Live Transcribe vs Caption'd

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Live Transcribe at 57% against Caption'd's 0%. Live Transcribe also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 12 months). Caption'd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Live Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe has 8.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Live Transcribe's written reviews are positive against 0% of Caption'd's.

Live Transcribe ships an update every 3 days, Caption'd every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe | Caption'd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captiond/id1531587749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **57.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.7** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) | [FRAMEWRK, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678913036) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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


### Caption'd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captiond/id1531587749)

This app provides real-time closed captions for everyday conversations, making it easier for individuals with hearing impairments to understand speech. It securely processes audio on-device and offers multi-language support and text-to-speech functionality.

**Highlights:** Real-time closed captioning, On-device secure processing, Multi-language support, Text-to-speech functionality, Conversation privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Transcribe free?

Live Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Caption'd free?

Caption'd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe or Caption'd?

Live Transcribe is rated higher. Live Transcribe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Caption'd averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Live Transcribe or Caption'd have ads?

Neither Live Transcribe nor Caption'd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe or Caption'd?

Live Transcribe ships an update every 3 days, and Caption'd every 12 months. Most recently, Live Transcribe was updated on November 1, 2026 and Caption'd on October 24, 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.*