Comparison

Live Transcribe + vs PhonakPro Check

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

PhonakPro Check

This utility app allows hearing care professionals to perform diagnostic checks and troubleshoot select Phonak hearing aids. It verifies key components like receivers, microphones, and battery functionality using Bluetooth connectivity.

Highlights
  • Run diagnostics on select Phonak hearing aids
  • Troubleshoot receivers, microphones, and battery
  • Bluetooth connectivity required
  • Supports iOS 18.0 or newer
  • Compatible with select Phonak hearing aids
Features
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PhonakPro Check enables hearing care professionals to run diagnostics on select Phonak heairng aids and troubleshoot on the spot – covering receivers, front & back microphones, circuit and battery. Device compatibility: PhonakPro Check is compatible with select Phonak hearing aids with Bluetooth® connectivity. PhonakPro Check can be used on phones/tablets with Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) capability running iOS® 18.0 or newer. IOS® is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sonova AG is under license.

Screenshots

Live Transcribe +4 screens
PhonakPro Check4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Live Transcribe + at 4.6 against PhonakPro Check's 2.2. Live Transcribe + also leads on ratings volume (792 vs 10) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). PhonakPro Check's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads 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. PhonakPro Check asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Transcribe + holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe + has 792 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Transcribe + ships an update every 6 weeks, PhonakPro Check every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Live Transcribe + versus PhonakPro Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Transcribe +PhonakPro Check
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (792 ratings) — better2.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings792 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB158 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperZerovikSonova AG

Customer experience

Live Transcribe +

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

PhonakPro Check

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

PhonakPro Check

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

PhonakPro Check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Transcribe + free?
Live Transcribe + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhonakPro Check free?
PhonakPro Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe + or PhonakPro Check?
Live Transcribe + is rated higher. Live Transcribe + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 792 ratings, while PhonakPro Check averages 2.2 from 10 ratings.
Do Live Transcribe + or PhonakPro Check have ads?
Neither Live Transcribe + nor PhonakPro Check shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe + or PhonakPro Check?
Live Transcribe + ships an update every 6 weeks, and PhonakPro Check every 3 months. Most recently, Live Transcribe + was updated on October 21, 2026 and PhonakPro Check on October 20, 2026.

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