# Live Transcribe vs AI Lip Reading

The clearest difference is rating: Live Transcribe at 4.6 against AI Lip Reading's 3.2. Live Transcribe also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 80) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AI Lip Reading sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Live Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe has 8.1K ratings behind it against 80, 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 56% of AI Lip Reading's.

Live Transcribe ships an update every 3 days, AI Lip Reading weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe | AI Lip Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews)** | [3.2 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-lip-reading-video-reader/id6745514189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **57.3% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) | [Mihai Ghiserel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240176805) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #109 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


### AI Lip Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-lip-reading-video-reader/id6745514189)

This app uses advanced AI to convert lip movements from video into text transcripts. It's designed to assist communication for deaf or mute individuals, in noisy environments, and for medical professionals interacting with patients who cannot speak. Record, trim, and process video clips to break down communication barriers.

**Highlights:** AI-driven lip reading, Video to text conversion, Medical and healthcare assistance, Deaf and mute user support, Noisy environment communication, Record, trim, and share transcripts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 credits | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for communication
- 💡 Interesting technology
- 😂 Fun to use
- 👍 Good for learning lip reading
- 👍 Works well in good conditions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Inaccurate readings
- 😞 Consumes credits unnecessarily
- 😞 Makes up information
- 😞 Doesn't work properly
- 😞 Terrible AI lip reading

**Reported bugs**

- Repeats sentences when unsure
- Transcription fails
- Video upload issues
- Error messages
- Unauthorized purchases attempted

**Requested features**

- More languages available
- Improved accuracy
- Better handling of unknown words
- Free trial option
- Easier to use interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Transcribe free?

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

### Is AI Lip Reading free?

AI Lip Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe or AI Lip Reading?

Live Transcribe is rated higher. Live Transcribe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while AI Lip Reading averages 3.2 from 80 ratings.

### Do Live Transcribe or AI Lip Reading have ads?

Neither Live Transcribe nor AI Lip Reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe or AI Lip Reading?

Live Transcribe ships an update every 3 days, and AI Lip Reading weekly. Most recently, Live Transcribe was updated on November 4, 2026 and AI Lip Reading on October 30, 2026.

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