Big Text vs Live Transcribe with Subtitly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big Text
This app converts your speech into large, readable text in real-time. It's designed for noisy environments and helps users communicate effectively, especially those who are visually or hearing impaired. Save, share, and replay your messages with customizable fonts and colors for optimal visibility.
- Real-time speech to text conversion
- Large, readable text display
- Message library for saving messages
- Save and share transcripts
- Customizable colors and fonts
- Message playback with animations
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Real time speech to text! Big Text helps you communicate in noisy environments and through face coverings, a useful tool for visually & hearing impaired users. Type your message or use speech recognition to display your words in real-time! Save messages in the message library for instant recall. Save & Share transcripts. A range of colours and fonts chosen to be readable from distance. Play back your messages with typing and banner animations.
Live Transcribe with Subtitly
This app provides real-time, on-device transcription and translation for conversations, supporting over 20 languages. It works offline, ensuring privacy and convenience without needing Wi-Fi. Transcripts can be saved and organized for later review.
- Real-time transcription
- Live translation in 20+ languages
- Private on-device AI processing
- Offline functionality
- Store and access transcripts
- Customizable settings
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Introducing Subtitly, the must-have app for live transcription and translation, designed to keep you connected in any conversation. Whether you’re traveling, learning a new language, or simply need help hearing clearly, Subtitly has you covered—all without ever needing Wi-Fi. Why Choose Subtitly? • Accurate Live Transcription: Get crystal-clear, real-time transcription of conversations, with industry-leading accuracy. • Live Translate in 20+ Languages: Understand and be understood across languages—Subtitly supports English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and more! • Private On-Device AI: Your data is yours alone. Everything is processed on your device, so your conversations stay private. • Works Offline, Anytime: No signal? No problem. Subtitly works wherever you are, ensuring privacy and convenience on the go. • Store and Access Transcripts: Save and organize all your conversations in one place, perfect for reviewing key moments. • Fully Customizable: Tailor the app to fit your needs. Loved by Users Worldwide With a 4.9-star rating, users call Subtitly a “lifesaver” and say it makes every conversation accessible. Don’t miss out—download Subtitly today and stay connected, informed, and in control. Live Transcribe with Subtitly is the better alternative to Otter, Wave AI, Turbolearn AI, Otter AI, Coconote. License This app is licensed under Apple’s standard end-user license agreement (EULA). For more information, visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Privacy Policy: https://meadow-bearberry-cbd.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-b5492b38fced4abdb1b930cdcce817f4
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Text at 82% against Live Transcribe with Subtitly's 25%. Big Text also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (600 vs 37). Live Transcribe with Subtitly's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Big Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Live Transcribe with Subtitly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Big Text holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Text has 600 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Big Text's written reviews are positive against 25% of Live Transcribe with Subtitly's.
Big Text ships an update every 13 months, Live Transcribe with Subtitly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Text | Live Transcribe with Subtitly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (600 ratings) — better | 4.3 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 600 — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Gaskill | Tools Products FZ-LLC |
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Big Text
Live Transcribe with Subtitly
In-app purchases
Big Text
- Full Version Unlock$1.99
Live Transcribe with Subtitly
- Subtitly Premium - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium - Annually$29.991 Year
- Subtitly: Lifetime Access$39.99
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