Comparison

Live Transcribe + vs Deaf Communicate

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

Deaf Communicate

Facilitate communication with individuals who are hard of hearing. Type or dictate messages, save them for later, and easily copy or share your text. Customize font settings and enjoy a simple, private experience.

Highlights
  • Type messages using keyboard
  • Dictate messages via microphone
  • Save and reference text history
  • Copy and share messages
  • Adjustable font size, style, and color
  • Light and dark mode support
Features
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Want to talk to someone who has bad hearing? This app is your answer. It's simple to use, free, has no subscription, and is straight forward. - Use the keyboard to type what you want to say - Dictate using the microphone button - Save text into the text history to reference it later - Copy what you said with the copy button - Share what you said with the share button - Clear the text through one quick tap on the trash can button - Look at all the text you have saved in your text history and tap on one to restore it - Adjust font size, style, and color through the settings page - Supports both light and dark mode Privacy: No data is collected. All information is saved on device. Only your name and email address may be recorded when providing support or when responding to a request. Price: Free. This app is totally free and has no subscription. Simple: Easy to use design that helps you communicate with those who are hard of hearing. Supports the following languages for text: English, Spanish, German, French (Canada), Armenian, Italian, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Japanese, French, Greek Supports the following languages for dictation: English, Spanish, German, French (Canada), Italian, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Japanese, French, Greek

Screenshots

Live Transcribe +4 screens
Deaf Communicate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deaf Communicate at none against Live Transcribe +'s 5. Deaf Communicate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Live Transcribe +'s advantage is ratings volume (774 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Deaf Communicate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deaf Communicate 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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Live Transcribe + versus Deaf Communicate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Transcribe +Deaf Communicate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (774 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings774 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZerovikAlexander Demerjian

Customer experience

Live Transcribe +

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

Deaf Communicate

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

Deaf Communicate

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

Deaf Communicate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Transcribe + free?
Live Transcribe + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deaf Communicate free?
Deaf Communicate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe + or Deaf Communicate?
Deaf Communicate is rated higher. Live Transcribe + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Deaf Communicate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Live Transcribe + or Deaf Communicate have ads?
Neither Live Transcribe + nor Deaf Communicate shows ads.

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