Comparison

Speak It vs Live Transcribe +

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Speak It

Features
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Helps you hear the correct pronunciation of sentences and words in multiple languages and the ability to control the tone of voice, speed, volume, and the ability to save and retrieve sentences Features Enter text in one of many languages and hear the pronunciation Ability to check how you pronounce phrases Control pitch and speed of the pronunciations with an easy slide indicator. Ability to load and save text for future use. Ability to import text from txt files from Internet Ability to save sound file of pronunciation of the selected text Ability to translate to any language

About

Live Transcribe +

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription and live captioning. It uses AI to convert spoken words into readable text, making communication accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, students, and professionals. Features include offline transcription, dictation, and exportable text.

Highlights
  • Real-time transcription
  • Live captioning
  • Offline transcription
  • Speech to text dictation
  • Exportable text
  • Light and dark mode
Features
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Live Transcribe + is an App to make it Possible to do Live Transcription and Captioning for Deaf and hard of hearing.  Live Transcribe + is your own Personal Assistant for transcribing live speech and voice to text. Leveraging almost-instant Artificial Intelligence technologies, Live Transcribe + provides quality, instant speech to text and dictation, readable transcriptions with just a tap of a button. Use Live Transcribe + to transcribe or live caption voice to text for classrooms, business meetings, doctor’s appointments, shopping, events, and more. Live Transcribe + speech-to-text app makes transcribing any live communication easy for friends, family, and organizations to be inclusive, accessible and ADA compliant! Built for simplicity and ease of use. (Not associated with Google.) All The Features are Available Freely on the Live Transcribe + until transcription is done for 5 times, then the features will require a paid subscription. Simple to Use • Transcribe in real time (even when offline) with high accuracy • Scroll back to grab a quote or revisit a point • Input audio via built-in mic or Bluetooth device • Tap once and continuously transcribe from speech to text for as long as you’d like without limits (requires subscription after 5 times) • Voice typing made easy Capture Every Word • Easily dictate on the mic and convert the voice to text using dictation • The speaker can use bluetooth headphones for increased accuracy even in noisy environments Easy to Read • Focus on what’s being said • Add new lines automatically or manually to break up the text • Easily Read Text in Both Light and Dark Mode • Export Text after dictation Many Uses of Live Transcribe + • Take meeting notes automatically • Share meeting minutes and summary with teammates • Record and transcribe interviews, lectures, podcasts, videos, webinars, keynotes • Provide live captioning to deaf, hard-of-hearing, ESL people, and anyone with accessibility needs To have access to the "Live Transcribe + Full Access" functionality, you can choose between a monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscription. This is a recurring transaction that will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription. Renewals will be charged the same cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zerovik.com/privacy-policy-for-live-transcribe

Screenshots

Speak It4 screens
Live Transcribe +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speak It at none against Live Transcribe +'s 5. Speak It also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Live Transcribe +'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Speak It asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speak It ships an update fortnightly, Live Transcribe + every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Speak It versus Live Transcribe +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeak ItLive Transcribe +
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (797 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—797 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEslam SamirZerovik

Bugs and requests

Speak It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Live Transcribe +

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Transcription gaps and missing words
  • App stops working after trial period without clear subscription info
  • Text corrections get erased when keyboard is dismissed
  • Words with double letters display as censored
  • Skips back and forth in transcription
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  • Inconsistent performance between iPhone and iPad
  • Pause button causes text duplication
  • Random disconnections requiring app restart
  • Poor performance with accented or soft-spoken speakers

Requested features

8 requests
  • Custom dictionary for frequently used words
  • Screen auto-rotation capability
  • Free tier or free option for disabled users
  • Additional language support (Malayalam, etc.)
  • Ability to edit and correct transcripts
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  • Copy and paste text display functionality
  • Reduce language options for streamlined experience
  • Faster transcription speed

In-app purchases

None

Speak It

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Live Transcribe +

Subscriptions5
  • Full Access3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Full Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Full Access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Full Access7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Speak It free?
Speak It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Transcribe + free?
Live Transcribe + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speak It or Live Transcribe + have ads?
Speak It shows ads; Live Transcribe + does not.
Which is updated more often, Speak It or Live Transcribe +?
Speak It ships an update fortnightly, and Live Transcribe + every 6 weeks. Most recently, Speak It was updated on September 27, 2026 and Live Transcribe + on October 30, 2026.

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