# Live Transcribe + vs Deaf Communicate

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe + | Deaf Communicate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-plus/id1618181875/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-communicate/id6755319734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zerovik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819093753) | [Alexander Demerjian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853134328) |

## 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


### Deaf Communicate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-communicate/id6755319734)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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