# Transcribe Live. vs Deaf Transcribe

The clearest difference is rating: Deaf Transcribe at 4.5 against Transcribe Live.'s 3.0. Deaf Transcribe also leads on ratings volume (490 vs 2) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe Live. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Deaf Transcribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deaf Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deaf Transcribe has 490 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Transcribe Live.'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Deaf Transcribe's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe Live. | Deaf Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-live/id1625459616/reviews) | **[4.5 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-transcribespeech-to-text/id6463851667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **490** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **22.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#90** |
| Size | 48 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgeniy Labunchak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625459618) | [YOUDAO EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813052831) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcribe Live.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-live/id1625459616)

This app provides live speech-to-text transcription and captioning in over 60 languages. It's designed for ease of use, offering features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and offline support for select languages. Ideal for individuals with hearing impairments or anyone needing to capture spoken words accurately.

**Highlights:** Live speech-to-text transcription, Live captioning for hearing impaired, Supports over 60 languages, Offline transcription for 10+ languages, Adjustable text size and dark mode, Share and save transcripts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month Live Transcribe | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 year transcribe speech | $39.99 | per year |


### Deaf Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-transcribespeech-to-text/id6463851667)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app instantly converts spoken words into text, aiding individuals with hearing impairments in following conversations. It offers real-time transcription, recording, and captioning in 71 languages with customizable options for an enhanced user experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio to text conversion, High accuracy speech recognition, User-friendly interface, Customizable font sizes, colors, and themes, Supports 71 languages, Save and share transcribed text, Deaf voice dictation support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Transcribe Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Transcribe Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App is helpful for understanding speech
- 👍 Many languages supported
- 👍 Responsive transcription with corrections
- 👍 AI learns speech patterns
- 👍 Excellent for deaf individuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transcription accuracy issues
- 🐛 Difficulty with noisy environments
- 🐛 Embarrassing transcription errors
- 🐛 Transcription errors at a distance
- 🐛 Difficulty transcribing children's voices

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot cancel subscription on app
- No response from support
- Charged after cancellation
- Difficult to cancel
- App hasn't been working lately

**Requested features**

- Add religious vocabulary and Bible books
- Improve accuracy in noisy environments
- Improve accuracy at a distance
- Improve transcription of children's voices
- Add more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe Live. free?

Transcribe Live. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Deaf Transcribe free?

Deaf Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Transcribe Live. or Deaf Transcribe?

Deaf Transcribe is rated higher. Transcribe Live. averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Deaf Transcribe averages 4.5 from 490 ratings.

### Do Transcribe Live. or Deaf Transcribe have ads?

Neither Transcribe Live. nor Deaf Transcribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transcribe Live. or Deaf Transcribe?

Transcribe Live. ships an update every 2 months, and Deaf Transcribe every 2 months. Most recently, Transcribe Live. was updated on October 30, 2026 and Deaf Transcribe on October 27, 2026.

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