Comparison

Live Transcribe + vs SubTrail

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

SubTrail

Features
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SubTrail — Subscriptions Keep your subscriptions, renewal dates, and recurring spending organized in one place. A workspace for each part of your life Start with Personal, then create workspaces for work, family, or other parts of your life. Switch between them to manage their subscriptions and budgets. Categories are shared across your workspaces. Choose a workspace when adding a subscription, or move an existing subscription while editing it. All upcoming payments in one view See subscriptions due in the next seven days across all your workspaces on Home, with workspace labels and the soonest payments first. Mark a renewal as paid and undo it when needed. Billing cycles that fit your subscriptions Use weekly, monthly, or yearly billing, or set a custom cycle in days, weeks, months, or years. Track one-time purchases too. Add a free trial end date and enable reminders for trial endings and upcoming renewals. Categories your way Choose a category for each subscription and create a new category directly from the picker. Customize category icons and colors to keep your list easy to browse. Understand your spending Set a monthly budget for each workspace and enable budget alerts. Explore monthly, quarterly, and yearly spending breakdowns, with category charts and subscription details. Search, filter, sort, and export your subscription list to CSV. Currencies made clearer Track subscriptions in different currencies and view converted amounts in your preferred currency. Clear spacing makes prices easier to read, and Saudi riyal amounts use the dedicated riyal symbol. Use SubTrail in your language Choose English, Arabic, Spanish, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Malay, or Bengali. Arabic supports right-to-left layouts. Dedicated Arabic, Hindi, and Bengali fonts are included in the app for clear text without extra font downloads. Your account, your subscriptions Sign in to keep your subscriptions in your personal account. Protect access to the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode, where supported. Light and dark themes Choose the look that feels comfortable throughout your day.

Screenshots

Live Transcribe +4 screens
SubTrail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubTrail at none against Live Transcribe +'s 5. SubTrail also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Live Transcribe +'s advantage is 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. SubTrail asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Transcribe + ships an update every 6 weeks, SubTrail fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Live Transcribe + versus SubTrail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Transcribe +SubTrail
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (799 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings799 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZerovikDigital Puzzels

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

SubTrail

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

SubTrail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Transcribe + free?
Live Transcribe + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubTrail free?
SubTrail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Live Transcribe + or SubTrail have ads?
Neither Live Transcribe + nor SubTrail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe + or SubTrail?
Live Transcribe + ships an update every 6 weeks, and SubTrail fortnightly. Most recently, Live Transcribe + was updated on November 7, 2026 and SubTrail on October 31, 2026.

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