# Live Transcribe vs AlzBuddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlzBuddy at none against Live Transcribe's 10. AlzBuddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (75% vs 58%). Live Transcribe's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AlzBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

AlzBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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: 58% of Live Transcribe's written reviews are positive against 75% of AlzBuddy's.

Live Transcribe ships an update every 4 days, AlzBuddy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe | AlzBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alzbuddy/id1574522316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) | [AlzBuddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868483892) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides real-time speech-to-text captions for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It offers high accuracy in over 145 languages, works reliably in noisy environments, and features an offline mode for continuous use. The design prioritizes readability and simplicity for all users.

**Highlights:** Real-time speech-to-text, 145+ language support, Works in noisy environments, Offline mode, Speaker detection, Large, readable text

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 |
| Try Real-Time Transcription | $49.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Starter | $79.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $79.99 | per year |

**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


### AlzBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alzbuddy/id1574522316)

This interactive memory care assistant helps seniors engage their minds with a variety of sounds, games, and pictures. It offers a collection of music, historical speeches, and commercials, alongside individual and group games designed to stimulate cognitive function and encourage reminiscence.

**Highlights:** Extensive sound library (music, speeches, commercials), Individual and group memory games, Picture association and trivia games, Discussion prompts for social interaction, Image library with historical figures and objects

**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 AlzBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe or AlzBuddy?

AlzBuddy is rated higher. Live Transcribe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while AlzBuddy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Live Transcribe or AlzBuddy have ads?

Neither Live Transcribe nor AlzBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe or AlzBuddy?

Live Transcribe ships an update every 4 days, and AlzBuddy every 2 months. Most recently, Live Transcribe was updated on November 12, 2026 and AlzBuddy on November 3, 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.*