# Live Transcribe vs dictionary.camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dictionary.camera at none against Live Transcribe's 20. dictionary.camera also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Live Transcribe's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 31). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Live Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe has 7.8K ratings behind it against 31, 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 36% of dictionary.camera's.

Live Transcribe ships an update weekly, dictionary.camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe | dictionary.camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews)** | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycamera/id1545347607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) | [X2 Mobile Development SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/968345898) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### dictionary.camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycamera/id1545347607)

Instantly understand unfamiliar words while reading by pointing your camera at them. The app saves your looked-up words for easy review, helping you expand your vocabulary effortlessly. Enjoy a seamless reading experience without interruption.

**Highlights:** Camera-based word lookup, Instant definition display, Automatic search history, Vocabulary tracking, Seamless reading integration

**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 dictionary.camera free?

dictionary.camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe or dictionary.camera?

Live Transcribe is rated higher. Live Transcribe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while dictionary.camera averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.

### Do Live Transcribe or dictionary.camera have ads?

Neither Live Transcribe nor dictionary.camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe or dictionary.camera?

Live Transcribe ships an update weekly, and dictionary.camera monthly. Most recently, Live Transcribe was updated on September 28, 2026 and dictionary.camera on June 1, 2026.

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