# Live Transcribe vs Word Checker Dictionary

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe | Word Checker Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-checker-dictionary/id6744703681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) | [Daniel Bryant](https://appshunter.io/developer/863789931) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #94 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 (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


### Word Checker Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-checker-dictionary/id6744703681)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for Life | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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