Comparison

Live Transcribe vs PhonakPro Check

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

PhonakPro Check

This utility app allows hearing care professionals to perform diagnostic checks and troubleshoot select Phonak hearing aids. It verifies key components like receivers, microphones, and battery functionality using Bluetooth connectivity.

Highlights
  • Run diagnostics on select Phonak hearing aids
  • Troubleshoot receivers, microphones, and battery
  • Bluetooth connectivity required
  • Supports iOS 18.0 or newer
  • Compatible with select Phonak hearing aids
Features
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PhonakPro Check enables hearing care professionals to run diagnostics on select Phonak heairng aids and troubleshoot on the spot – covering receivers, front & back microphones, circuit and battery. Device compatibility: PhonakPro Check is compatible with select Phonak hearing aids with Bluetooth® connectivity. PhonakPro Check can be used on phones/tablets with Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) capability running iOS® 18.0 or newer. IOS® is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sonova AG is under license.

Screenshots

Live Transcribe4 screens
PhonakPro Check4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Live Transcribe at 4.6 against PhonakPro Check's 2.3. Live Transcribe also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (8K vs 12). PhonakPro Check's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On price, ads 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PhonakPro Check asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Transcribe ships an update every 4 days, PhonakPro Check every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Live Transcribe versus PhonakPro Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive TranscribePhonakPro Check
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8K ratings) — better2.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews57.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#98 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMighty Fine Apps LLCSonova AG

Customer experience

Live Transcribe

All ratings7,996 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews580 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative36.2%

PhonakPro Check

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

PhonakPro Check

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Live Transcribe

Subscriptions10
  • Live Transcribe Monthly3 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
  • Live Transcribe Yearly3 Days trial3 variants$49.991 Year
  • Live Transcribe Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Try Real-Time Transcription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Starter3 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Live Transcribe Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Live Transcribe Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Hour$1.49
  • 5 Hours2 variants$7.49
  • 10 Hours$14.99
None

PhonakPro Check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Transcribe free?
Live Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhonakPro Check free?
PhonakPro Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe or PhonakPro Check?
Live Transcribe is rated higher. Live Transcribe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while PhonakPro Check averages 2.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Live Transcribe or PhonakPro Check have ads?
Neither Live Transcribe nor PhonakPro Check shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe or PhonakPro Check?
Live Transcribe ships an update every 4 days, and PhonakPro Check every 3 months. Most recently, Live Transcribe was updated on October 25, 2026 and PhonakPro Check on October 25, 2026.

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