# Live Transcribe vs Captioo

The clearest difference is rating: Live Transcribe at 4.6 against Captioo's 2.3. Live Transcribe also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 25%) and ratings volume (8K vs 4). Captioo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Captioo 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 8K ratings behind it against 4, 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 25% of Captioo's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe | Captioo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captioo/id6449494395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **57.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) | [808 inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674959986) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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


### Captioo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captioo/id6449494395)

Quickly capture ideas, tasks, and follow-ups on the go. Send notes, images, and links directly to your email with a single tap. Configure predefined recipients and subjects for instant delivery.

**Highlights:** One-tap email sending, Send notes and images, Supports widgets, Share links and text, Customizable email settings, Unlimited email sending

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Transcribe free?

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

### Is Captioo free?

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

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

Live Transcribe is rated higher. Live Transcribe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Captioo averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

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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.*