Comparison

Live Captions vs iVocab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Live Captions

This app provides live speech-to-text transcription with over 60 languages, ideal for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It offers high accuracy, offline capabilities for select languages, and features like audio note saving and text-to-speech.

Highlights
  • Live subtitles for deaf and hard of hearing
  • 60+ languages and dialects
  • 99% accurate speech recognition
  • Offline mode for 10+ languages
  • Save recognized speech to notes
  • Text-to-Speech functionality
  • Adjustable font size
Features
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Transcribe converts voice to text and shows live captions for face-to-face conversations. Read what someone says in large text on your iPhone. Built for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and for families looking for a way to communicate with a parent who has hearing loss. LIVE TRANSCRIPTION AND DICTATION Follow conversations at home, at a doctor's appointment or at a service desk. Use voice dictation to turn spoken words into text, and save a conversation transcript as a note to read later. Adjust the font size to make reading easier. TYPE A REPLY OR HAVE IT SPOKEN Write your response on the keyboard and show it to the other person, or have the app read your message aloud. Keep a conversation going when listening is difficult. SOUND ALERTS AND APPLE WATCH Receive vibration alerts for selected sounds, including a doorbell, knocking, a baby crying or a dog barking. Read captions and receive alerts on an Apple Watch paired with your iPhone. DOES SPEECH TO TEXT WORK OFFLINE? Transcribe supports speech recognition in more than 60 languages. Offline recognition is available for selected languages and compatible devices; it is not available for every language. Choose the speaker's language and start recognition. A subscription is required. A free trial is available under the offer's eligibility conditions. See the app for pricing and renewal terms. Subscription: $3.99 per month or $39.99 per year in the United States. The price where you are is shown in the app before you subscribe. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/livetranscribe/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/livetranscribe/privacy-policy Support: developer.support.team@gmail.com

About

iVocab

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iVocab - Empower Your Voice Description: Unlock the power of communication with iVocab, the revolutionary app designed to help users of all ages, from low to non-verbal, regain their voice and connect with the world. Whether you're learning to communicate again after a life-changing medical event or simply looking for a versatile communication tool, iVocab is your ultimate vocabulary building solution. Key Features: Offline and Online: Stay connected anytime, anywhere. Your base vocabs will work seamlessly both online and offline, ensuring you're never without your voice. Automatic Backup: Your vocabulary is precious. iVocab automatically backs up your data, so you never lose your progress. Intuitive and Familiar Editing Suite: Our user-friendly editing suite gives you the power to create vocabularies effortlessly. Images powered by Pexels. Cutting-Edge AI Integration: Experience the future of communication with AI-powered phrase suggestions. Effortlessly construct sentences with our smart AI assistant. Diverse Voices: Choose from a vast array of in-built voices to find the one that resonates with you. Your voice, your choice. Type It: Want to type it out? iVocab has you covered with text-to-speech functionality. Compose AI sentences effortlessly by inputting one, two, or more words to generate coherent and contextually relevant sentences making communication a breeze. Common Words: Effortlessly enhance your vocabulary by filtering through our common words list. MyVocab: Customisable prompts with MyVocab's playback feature. Organise and access them instantly for seamless communication, no matter where you are. Explore and Download: Search and find vocabs to download. Get up and running fast! Private Sharing: Securely share your vocabs with select individuals. Maintain privacy while fostering collaborative learning and communication. One-Tap Communication: With iVocab, you're just one or two taps away from expressing yourself and being understood. Listen - Our latest AI feature designed to respond to individual queries by scanning your vocabs and matching questions. VocabGO – the iPhone app for on the GO! It's free for all account holders! Discover the freedom of communication with iVocab. Join our community today and explore endless possibilities. Website: https://www.ivocab.com.au Download iVocab today and let your voice be heard! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- iVocab Subscription Information ** Prime Access Subscription** iVocab plans: • Monthly: $24.99AUD • Annual: $249.99AUD - Save over 15% • Free trial - One Month FREE! The iVocab App requires a subscription for unlimited access. You will be able to create and download unlimited vocabs, have access to AI-powered phrase suggestions to assist in constructing sentences, access to the Listen feature designed to respond to individual queries by scanning your vocabs and matching questions along with the freedom of MyVocab – crafted to simplify your life by consolidating all your personal, contact and other important details into one convenient hub! Payments and Renewal: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least  24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings at anytime after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. ------------------------------------------------------------------- By using this app you agree to Assistive Access PTY LTD Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Please see: Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ivocab.com.au#about-us Paid Service Terms Agreement: https://www.ivocab.com.au#about-us

Screenshots

Live Captions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Live Captions at 3 against iVocab's —. iVocab's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price and in-app purchases 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 Captions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and iVocab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Live Captions versus iVocab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive CaptionsiVocab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey BeschetnikovAssistive Access PTY LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Live Captions

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Transcribe$6.991 Month
  • 1 Year Transcribe Speech7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

iVocab

Subscriptions2
  • Prime Access1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Prime Access Extended1 Month trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Live Captions free?
Live Captions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iVocab free?
iVocab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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