Comparison

Live Transcribe vs EcolensApp

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

EcolensApp

Features
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Deforestation isn't just a statistic; it’s happening right now. Ecolens gives you the power to monitor environmental changes as they occur, understanding not just where we are losing our forests, but what we are losing with them. Real-Time Monitoring Powered by advanced Geo-AI, Ecolens visualizes deforestation events on an interactive map the moment they are detected. Get instant alerts on high-risk zones and visualize the scale of habitat loss in real-time. Biodiversity Impact It’s not just about trees; it’s about life. Tap on any affected area to see a detailed ecological breakdown: Species at Risk: Discover which animals and plants are losing their homes. Native Ecosystems: Learn about the species that should be thriving there. Risk Assessment: Understand the severity level of the environmental threat. Community Action You aren’t just a spectator. Ecolens turns every user into a guardian of the forest: Report Activity: Spot deforestation in your local area? Drop a pin and alert the community. Track Reforestation: Planting trees? Log your contribution and watch your digital forest grow on the global map. Connect with other eco-conscious users and coordinate preservation efforts. Don’t just watch the world change—help shape it.

Screenshots

Live Transcribe4 screens
EcolensApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EcolensApp at none against Live Transcribe's 20. EcolensApp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Live Transcribe's advantage is chart position (#98 vs unranked). 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. EcolensApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Live Transcribe versus EcolensApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive TranscribeEcolensApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#98 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB114 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMighty Fine Apps LLCLaurence Magenga

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

EcolensApp

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

EcolensApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Transcribe free?
Live Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EcolensApp free?
EcolensApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Live Transcribe or EcolensApp have ads?
Neither Live Transcribe nor EcolensApp shows ads.

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