# Live Transcribe vs PhonakPro Check

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.

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.

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.

Live Transcribe ships an update every 4 days, PhonakPro Check every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe | PhonakPro Check |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews)** | [2.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonakpro-check/id6751492933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 158 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) | [Sonova AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256679500) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #89 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


### PhonakPro Check

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonakpro-check/id6751492933)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and PhonakPro Check on October 25, 2026.

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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.*