# Live Transcribe + vs Sum AI

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe + | Sum AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-plus/id1618181875/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sum-ai-speech-to-text-notes/id6451474307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 797 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zerovik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819093753) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-plus/id1618181875)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Sum AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sum-ai-speech-to-text-notes/id6451474307)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summarizer: AI Trascript Tool | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Summarizer Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Summarizer Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Summarizer Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Transcribe video. Summarizer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Transcribe video. Summarizer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Summarizer: AI Trascript Tool | $14.99 | per month |
| Please, come back! | $14.99 | per year |
| Summarizer: AI Transcript tool | $19.99 | per month |
| Summarizer: AI Transcript Tool | $49.99 | per year |
| Summarizer: AI Transcript Tool | $99.99 | per year |
| Summarizer: AI transcript tool | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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