Comparison

Live Transcribe + vs Sum AI

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 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

About

Sum AI

This app converts audio and video recordings into text transcriptions and concise summaries. It leverages advanced AI to extract key points and actionable items, saving users time on manual note-taking and review. Ideal for students, professionals, and content creators needing to quickly process spoken information.

Highlights
  • GPT-powered audio/video to text conversion
  • Quick summarizing
  • Transcribe YouTube links
  • Extract key points and tasks
  • Fast, shareable transcripts
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Experience the future of digital assistance with the Summarizer: an AI transcript and summarizing tool, your go-to app for turning audio and video into text, transcribing with precision, and summarizing recordings. Whether it's lectures, meetings, or YouTube content, our app delivers clear, concise transcriptions and summaries swiftly. Using cutting-edge GPT technology, the Summarizer transforms speech into structured text, offering a digestible summary that captures key points and saves you hours of playback time. This tool is invaluable for learners, professionals, project managers and podcasters, who need to extract important information without the tedium of manual transcription and summarisation.. Forget about the frustration of rewinding and pausing—upload or link your audio/video, and our app provides a written version in minutes.  What's more, it identifies actionable items, streamlining your workflow and ensuring you never miss a task. Key Features: - Advanced GPT-powered audio and video to text conversion. - Quick summarizing for efficient understanding. - Seamless transcribing of video and audio recordings, including YouTube clips, through the link. - Intelligent extraction of key points and tasks. - Fast, shareable transcripts perfect for collaboration. - User-friendly interface for uploading and linking files directly. Summariser not only simplifies your workload but also elevates your productivity. It’s more than a transcription app — it’s your personal AI summarizer, ready to enhance how you work and learn. Download now and revolutionize your information management! Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/sumaiios/terms Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/sumaiios/privacy

Screenshots

Live Transcribe +4 screens
Sum AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

Live Transcribe + and Sum AI both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Sum AI's written reviews are positive against 35% of Live Transcribe +'s. Sum AI also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Live Transcribe +'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 and Sum AI sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Live Transcribe + against 4.5 for Sum AI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 797 and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Live Transcribe +'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Sum AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Transcribe + ships an update every 6 weeks, Sum AI every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Live Transcribe + versus Sum AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Transcribe +Sum AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (797 ratings) — better4.5 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7971.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZerovikZipoApps

Customer experience

Live Transcribe +

All ratings774 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.0%

Sum AI

All ratings1,671 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews868 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative15.1%

User reviews

Live Transcribe +

From 797 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Helpful for hard of hearing individuals
  • 👨‍⚕️ Praised by medical professionals
  • 🎯 Accurate transcription in quiet environments
  • 📱 Works well on multiple devices for some users
  • 💬 Useful for conversations with unclear speakers

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model ($29-40/year)
  • 🐛 Frequent lag and transcription errors
  • 📱 Inconsistent performance across devices (iPad issues)
  • ⚠️ Unreliable in noisy environments
  • 🚫 Not free on iOS (free on Android)

Sum AI

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and efficient transcription
  • 👍 Accurate and reliable
  • ⚙️ Useful features like summaries and key points
  • 🌍 Supports multiple languages

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Occasional issues with uploads and recordings
  • ⏱️ Slow processing times for longer files
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage

Bugs and 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

Sum AI

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings being lost or not transcribed
  • Transcription errors and inaccuracies
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Subscription cancellation problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Real-time transcription capability
  • Ability to save and access past recordings
  • More affordable pricing options
  • Improved user interface and navigation

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
13 purchases

Sum AI

Subscriptions13
  • Summarizer: AI Trascript Tool$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Summarizer Pro$5.997 Days
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  • Summarizer Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Summarizer Pro$9.997 Days
  • Transcribe video. Summarizer3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Transcribe video. Summarizer7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Summarizer: AI Trascript Tool2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Please, come back!$14.991 Year
  • Summarizer: AI Transcript tool$19.991 Month
  • Summarizer: AI Transcript Tool2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Summarizer: AI Transcript Tool$99.991 Year
  • Summarizer: AI transcript tool$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Live Transcribe + free?
Live Transcribe + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sum AI free?
Sum AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe + or Sum AI?
Live Transcribe + is rated higher. Live Transcribe + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 797 ratings, while Sum AI averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Live Transcribe + or Sum AI have ads?
Sum AI shows ads; Live Transcribe + does not.
Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe + or Sum AI?
Live Transcribe + ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sum AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Live Transcribe + was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sum AI on October 30, 2026.

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