# Live Transcribe + vs PhonakPro Check

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe + | PhonakPro Check |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (792 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-plus/id1618181875/reviews)** | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonakpro-check/id6751492933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **792** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Zerovik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819093753) | [Sonova AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256679500) |

## 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


### PhonakPro Check

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonakpro-check/id6751492933)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*