# AB Remote vs Deaf Transcribe

The clearest difference is rating: Deaf Transcribe at 4.5 against AB Remote's 3.0. Deaf Transcribe also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). AB Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deaf Transcribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. AB Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deaf Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deaf Transcribe has 441 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of AB Remote's written reviews are positive against 22% of Deaf Transcribe's.

AB Remote ships an update every 29 months, Deaf Transcribe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AB Remote | Deaf Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-remote/id1502613895/reviews) | **[4.5 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-transcribespeech-to-text/id6463851667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **441** |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | **22.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#85** |
| Size | 44 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Advanced Bionics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/533826496) | [YOUDAO EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813052831) |

## What reviewers say

### AB Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-remote/id1502613895)

Control volume and program settings for specific hearing devices. Access helpful information directly through your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Volume control, Program changes, Access help information, Direct connectivity, Sound processor control

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for controlling sound
- 👍 Gets the job done
- 👍 Useful for watching videos/music
- 👍 Good start

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connections suck
- 🐛 UI/UX is awful
- 🐛 App is terrible
- 🐛 Incredibly stupid battery display
- 🐛 Worst app ever

**Reported bugs**

- Unpairs from device
- Doesn't remember settings
- Bluetooth disconnects intermittently
- Needs rebooting speech processor
- Disconnects when one battery dies

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- Tone equalization/treble boost
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Sensitivity slider
- Push alerts for disconnects


### Deaf Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-transcribespeech-to-text/id6463851667)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app instantly converts spoken words into text, aiding individuals with hearing impairments in following conversations. It offers real-time transcription, recording, and captioning in 71 languages with customizable options for an enhanced user experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio to text conversion, High accuracy speech recognition, User-friendly interface, Customizable font sizes, colors, and themes, Supports 71 languages, Save and share transcribed text, Deaf voice dictation support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Transcribe Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Transcribe Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App is helpful for understanding speech
- 👍 Many languages supported
- 👍 Responsive transcription with corrections
- 👍 AI learns speech patterns
- 👍 Excellent for deaf individuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transcription accuracy issues
- 🐛 Difficulty with noisy environments
- 🐛 Embarrassing transcription errors
- 🐛 Transcription errors at a distance
- 🐛 Difficulty transcribing children's voices

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot cancel subscription on app
- No response from support
- Charged after cancellation
- Difficult to cancel
- App hasn't been working lately

**Requested features**

- Add religious vocabulary and Bible books
- Improve accuracy in noisy environments
- Improve accuracy at a distance
- Improve transcription of children's voices
- Add more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AB Remote free?

AB Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Deaf Transcribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AB Remote or Deaf Transcribe?

Deaf Transcribe is rated higher. AB Remote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Deaf Transcribe averages 4.5 from 441 ratings.

### Do AB Remote or Deaf Transcribe have ads?

Neither AB Remote nor Deaf Transcribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AB Remote or Deaf Transcribe?

AB Remote ships an update every 29 months, and Deaf Transcribe every 2 months. Most recently, AB Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and Deaf Transcribe on October 16, 2026.

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