# Big Text vs Live Transcribe with Subtitly

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Text | Live Transcribe with Subtitly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (600 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-text/id1517801432/reviews)** | [4.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-with-subtitly/id6673901809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **600** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Gaskill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456666273) | [Tools Products FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549858533) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-text/id1517801432)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


### Live Transcribe with Subtitly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-with-subtitly/id6673901809)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, Live translation in 20+ languages, Private on-device AI processing, Offline functionality, Store and access transcripts, Customizable settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subtitly Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annually | $29.99 | per year |
| Subtitly: Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Text free?

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

### Is Live Transcribe with Subtitly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Big Text or Live Transcribe with Subtitly?

Big Text is rated higher. Big Text averages 4.6 out of 5 from 600 ratings, while Live Transcribe with Subtitly averages 4.3 from 37 ratings.

### Do Big Text or Live Transcribe with Subtitly have ads?

Neither Big Text nor Live Transcribe with Subtitly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Text or Live Transcribe with Subtitly?

Big Text ships an update every 13 months, and Live Transcribe with Subtitly every 5 days. Most recently, Big Text was updated on October 29, 2026 and Live Transcribe with Subtitly on October 24, 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.*