# Live Transcribe vs SplitChatter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SplitChatter at 100% against Live Transcribe's 57%. SplitChatter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Live Transcribe's advantage is ratings volume (8K vs 3) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SplitChatter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SplitChatter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe has 8K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of SplitChatter's.

Live Transcribe ships an update every 4 days, SplitChatter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe | SplitChatter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitchatter/id6754328568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) | [Signal Anvil LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847875909) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #80 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


### SplitChatter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitchatter/id6754328568)

This app offers real-time speech-to-text transcription for clearer communication, especially for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. It features a distraction-free typing space for replies and optional AI-powered transcription for enhanced accuracy in noisy environments.

**Highlights:** Real-time speech-to-text transcription, Distraction-free typing space, Optional AI-powered transcription, Enhanced accuracy in noisy environments, Reduces communication barriers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 AI Minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Minutes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Minutes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Minutes | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Minutes | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Transcribe free?

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

### Is SplitChatter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe or SplitChatter?

SplitChatter is rated higher. Live Transcribe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while SplitChatter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Live Transcribe or SplitChatter have ads?

Neither Live Transcribe nor SplitChatter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe or SplitChatter?

Live Transcribe ships an update every 4 days, and SplitChatter every 9 days. Most recently, Live Transcribe was updated on October 21, 2026 and SplitChatter on October 17, 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.*