# Live Transcribe vs Deaf Communicate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deaf Communicate at none against Live Transcribe's 20. Deaf Communicate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Live Transcribe's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 1) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). 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. Deaf Communicate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deaf Communicate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe | Deaf Communicate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-communicate/id6755319734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) | [Alexander Demerjian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853134328) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #135 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


### Deaf Communicate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-communicate/id6755319734)

Facilitate communication with individuals who are hard of hearing. Type or dictate messages, save them for later, and easily copy or share your text. Customize font settings and enjoy a simple, private experience.

**Highlights:** Type messages using keyboard, Dictate messages via microphone, Save and reference text history, Copy and share messages, Adjustable font size, style, and color, Light and dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Transcribe free?

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

### Is Deaf Communicate free?

Deaf Communicate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe or Deaf Communicate?

Deaf Communicate is rated higher. Live Transcribe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Deaf Communicate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Live Transcribe or Deaf Communicate have ads?

Neither Live Transcribe nor Deaf Communicate shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*