Comparison

Live Transcribe vs Word Checker Dictionary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Live Transcribe

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
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Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps. Accurate live captions for d/Deaf and hard of hearing. Reliable in noisy places and group settings. Perfect alongside hearing aids when they aren’t enough. BUILT DIFFERENT • Accuracy — Best-in-class captions in 145+ languages. • Noisy Places — Works well in restaurants, in groups, and at distance. • Offline Mode — Continue when Wi-Fi or cellular drops. • Privacy — You choose if and when to share your transcripts. • Readability — Large, bold text for tired eyes and distant viewing. • Speaker Detection — Follow group chats with color-coded words. • Simplicity — Easily adopted by older and less-technical people. • Independent — Sustainable, iOS only, not affiliated with Google. DESIGNED FOR YOU • Deaf & Hard of Hearing — Stay independent at home and at work. • Hearing Aid Users — When aids fall short in noise or in groups. • Recent Hearing Loss — Rejoin the conversation right away. • Hearing Spouses & Family — Communicate more easily with a loved one. • Caregivers & Adult Children — Support a parent, child, or patient. • Faith-Community Members — Follow sermons, prayers, and group study. TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS • 6+ years on the market. • 15m+ conversations captioned. • 100m+ minutes transcribed. • 20k+ paying customers. • 10k+ App Store reviews at 4.6 stars. • 100+ hours per year of customer interviews. Your privacy is our top priority, and the app is designed to give you full control over whether your conversation transcripts — medical, legal, family, end-of-life, or otherwise — are summarized or shared. LIFE-CHANGING FOR FAMILIES “This app has changed my 86-year-old mother’s life. It is simple and easy for her and her friends to use. This is so important for the elderly since so many other apps are way too complicated. She can really have one-on-one conversations.” — Mark M SIMPLE TO USE • Place iPhone or iPad near the conversation. • Read what each person is saying on-screen as they speak. • Follow family dinners, doctor’s appointments, meetings, and more. HERE TO STAY Live Transcribe is an independent paid product, and we’re confident in its value. Your subscription allows us to run our captioning service day and night, and keep the app running smoothly on Apple’s devices. We answer to you — our customers and community — not advertisers, so when you need us next year, we’ll still be here. Current pricing is shown in-app and on our website. MADE IN CALIFORNIA Live Transcribe is built and supported by Mighty Fine Apps, a tight-knit team based in San Francisco. Our founder Rob Norback first created the app to communicate with his grandfather who was deaf in his later years, and we continue to shape it around the real communication needs of older adults and all those with some level of hearing loss. FURTHER READING • About Us: https://livetranscribe.app • Privacy Policy: https://livetranscribe.app/legal/privacy • Terms & Conditions: https://livetranscribe.app/legal/terms We love your questions and feedback! Get in touch at support@mightyfine.app.

About

Word Checker Dictionary

Instantly verify word validity for popular word games. Displays words as game-style tiles with point values, offering instant feedback with sounds and haptics. Works offline and is designed for quick lookups during fast-paced play.

Highlights
  • Instant word validity check
  • Displays words as game tiles
  • Shows point values
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable settings
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Is it a word? Find out in a second. Word Checker Dictionary settles the argument at the table. Type a word, tap Check Word, and get a clear answer: valid or not. Valid words show their tile score on a brass medal, so you can weigh your play before you lay it down. VERSION 3.0: A WHOLE NEW LOOK Everything has been redrawn as a warm, tactile game table: photographic wooden letter tiles, a cream input card, a felt Check button with a brass knob, and gentle animations that make every check feel like setting a tile on the rack. FEATURES • Instant checks against more than 160,000 words, from 2 to 12 letters • See the base tile score for every valid word • Letter tiles show each letter's point value as you type • See anagrams, one-letter hooks and the best-scoring words from your letters after every check • Tap any suggestion to check it straight away • Shuffle your letters to spot new plays • Invalid word? Tap once to clear it and try another • A new featured word every time you open the app • Works offline: the whole word list lives on your device • Sound effects, haptics and animations you can switch on or off • Designed for iPhone and iPad FREE, WITH A ONE-TIME UPGRADE The app is free and supported by ads. A one-time Premium purchase removes them for good. No subscription. PRIVACY Your words never leave your device. Ads are served by Google AdMob; you choose whether to allow tracking.

Screenshots

Live Transcribe4 screens
Word Checker Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Live Transcribe at none against Word Checker Dictionary's shown. Live Transcribe also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 16). Word Checker Dictionary's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Word Checker Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Checker Dictionary 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 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Transcribe ships an update every 3 days, Word Checker Dictionary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Live Transcribe versus Word Checker Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive TranscribeWord Checker Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.1K ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.1K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMighty Fine Apps LLCDaniel Bryant

Customer experience

Live Transcribe

All ratings8,019 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews581 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative36.3%

Word Checker Dictionary

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Live Transcribe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Transcription stops unexpectedly
  • Deletes correct transcription
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Distinguish between multiple speakers
  • Ability to use on Mac
  • More than 5 hours of premium transcription per month
  • Improved accuracy for medical/technical terms

Word Checker Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Live Transcribe

Subscriptions8
  • Live Transcribe Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Live Transcribe Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Live Transcribe Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Starter$9.991 Month
  • Try Real-Time Transcription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Live Transcribe Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Starter3 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Live Transcribe Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
1 purchases

Word Checker Dictionary

One-time1
  • Premium for Life$1.99

Questions

Is Live Transcribe free?
Live Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Checker Dictionary free?
Word Checker Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe or Word Checker Dictionary?
Word Checker Dictionary is rated higher. Live Transcribe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Word Checker Dictionary averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Live Transcribe or Word Checker Dictionary have ads?
Word Checker Dictionary shows ads; Live Transcribe does not.
Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe or Word Checker Dictionary?
Live Transcribe ships an update every 3 days, and Word Checker Dictionary every 2 months. Most recently, Live Transcribe was updated on November 9, 2026 and Word Checker Dictionary on November 5, 2026.

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