Comparison

Live Transcribe + vs CaptionLens

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

CaptionLens

This communication app offers instant messaging and internet calls with real-time transcription for voice and speech. It allows users to send text, voice messages, pictures, and make audio/video calls, converting spoken words into text and vice versa.

Highlights
  • Instant messaging with text and voice
  • Audio and video calls with transcription
  • Voice messages transcribed to text
  • Speech converted to text during calls
  • Text synthesized into speech during calls
  • Picture and text posting
Features
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Tranzi Caption is an instant messaging and Internet phone application specially designed for the hearing impaired. It aims to help the hearing impaired communicate with the world more easily. You can enjoy the following features: 1. Instant messaging: You can send voice messages, make audio and video calls, and post pictures and texts. The difference from other instant messaging applications (such as Whatsapp) is that voice messages and voice posts in this app will be transcribed as Text and speech in audio and video calls will also be converted into text. You can also enter text during the call, and the text will be synthesized into speech. 【Automatic renewal subscription instructions】 1. subscription service: one-month basic package automatically renews (one month) 2. subscription price: $19.99/mounth 3. automatic renewal: Accounts that purchase continuous monthly packages will be automatically deducted from the iunes account 24 hours before each month's expiration and the membership validity period will be extended by one month. 4. close subscribe: To cancel your subscription, Please manually open the "Settings" of ios Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID",Select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, and click "Subscriptions",Then choose "mounth package" to cancel your subscription. 5. Terms of Use: https://h.tranzicaption.com/user.html 6. Privacy Policy: https://h.tranzicaption.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Live Transcribe +4 screens
CaptionLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Live Transcribe + at freemium against CaptionLens's subscription. Live Transcribe + also leads on ratings volume (774 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). CaptionLens's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and CaptionLens sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CaptionLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe + has 774 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Transcribe + ships an update every 6 weeks, CaptionLens every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Live Transcribe + versus CaptionLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Transcribe +CaptionLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (774 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings774 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB298 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZerovikCaptionLens Inc.

Customer experience

Live Transcribe +

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

CaptionLens

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CaptionLens

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

CaptionLens

Subscriptions1
  • mounth package$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Live Transcribe + free?
Live Transcribe + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CaptionLens free?
CaptionLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe + or CaptionLens?
CaptionLens is rated higher. Live Transcribe + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while CaptionLens averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Live Transcribe + or CaptionLens have ads?
Neither Live Transcribe + nor CaptionLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe + or CaptionLens?
Live Transcribe + ships an update every 6 weeks, and CaptionLens every 3 months. Most recently, Live Transcribe + was updated on September 24, 2026 and CaptionLens on September 11, 2026.

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