Comparison

Live Transcribe + vs Sound Recognition

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

Sound Recognition

This utility app notifies users with a screen change and light when a specific target voice is recognized. It also displays the most likely speech recognition result, including its type and evaluation value.

Highlights
  • Voice recognition alerts
  • Screen and light notification
  • Displays speech recognition results
  • Configurable recognition threshold
Features
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When the selected recognition target voice is recognized, user will be notified by a screen change and light. *Notification will be made only if the evaluation value exceeds the preset recognition threshold. It also displays the most likely speech recognition result (type, evaluation value) among the current speech recognition results.

Screenshots

Live Transcribe +4 screens
Sound Recognition1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Live Transcribe + at 4.6 against Sound Recognition's 1.0. Live Transcribe + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (793 vs 1). Sound Recognition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sound Recognition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Transcribe + holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe + has 793 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, Sound Recognition every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Live Transcribe + versus Sound Recognition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Transcribe +Sound Recognition
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (793 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings793 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.8.3
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZerovikHideaki Uchikoshi

Customer experience

Live Transcribe +

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

Sound Recognition

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Sound Recognition

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
None

Sound Recognition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Transcribe + free?
Live Transcribe + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Recognition free?
Sound Recognition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe + or Sound Recognition?
Live Transcribe + is rated higher. Live Transcribe + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 793 ratings, while Sound Recognition averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Live Transcribe + or Sound Recognition have ads?
Sound Recognition shows ads; Live Transcribe + does not.
Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe + or Sound Recognition?
Live Transcribe + ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sound Recognition every 2 weeks. Most recently, Live Transcribe + was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sound Recognition on October 7, 2026.

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