Comparison

Live Captions vs OptERP

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

OptERP

Features
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OptERP is a comprehensive healthcare platform designed to improve patient care delivery and clinical efficiency. It enables healthcare providers to document and manage patient encounters, track vital signs, and maintain detailed clinical notes. The platform supports medication management with custom scheduling, patient appointment coordination, and diagnostic report tracking. It also provides emergency functionality limited to quick access to call local emergency numbers, and does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. All clinical documentation is maintained with complete audit records for compliance and quality assurance.

Screenshots

Live Captions4 screens
OptERP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OptERP at none against Live Captions's 2. OptERP also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). Live Captions's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). 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 Captions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. OptERP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Captions ships an update every 4 days, OptERP every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Live Captions versus OptERP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive CaptionsOptERP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlexey BeschetnikovGEOFINITY SOLUTIONS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Live Captions

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Transcribe$6.991 Month
  • 1 Year Transcribe Speech7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

OptERP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Captions free?
Live Captions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OptERP free?
OptERP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Live Captions or OptERP have ads?
Neither Live Captions nor OptERP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Captions or OptERP?
Live Captions ships an update every 4 days, and OptERP every 6 months. Most recently, Live Captions was updated on October 27, 2026 and OptERP on October 9, 2026.

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