Comparison

Live Captions vs SpeechSee

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

SpeechSee

This app converts spoken words into text in real time, aiding individuals with hearing impairments or those who prefer reading conversations. It offers on-device processing for privacy, adjustable text sizes, and high-contrast options for enhanced accessibility. Users can save important conversations for later review.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech-to-text conversion
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Save and review past conversations
  • Adjustable text size and contrast
  • Accessibility-first design
Features
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SpeechSee turns live speech into text on your device in real time. Designed for people with hearing difficulties, seniors, and anyone who prefers to read conversations. • Real-time speech-to-text — See what’s being said as it’s said • On-device processing — Your voice and transcripts stay on your device; we don’t send them to our servers • Save and review — Keep important conversations and read them later (subscription for unlimited saves) • Accessibility-first — Larger text, high-contrast options, and simple controls Open SpeechSee, allow microphone access, and start a session. Speech is recognized using Apple’s built-in technology and shown as text. You can save sessions to your history and adjust font size and contrast in Settings. Subscription (optional): Free use includes limited saved sessions. A monthly subscription unlocks unlimited saves and full history. Payment is processed by Apple. If you have questions, contact us at 2451985284@qq.com. Privacy Policy:https://superficial-restaurant-956.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-301f52245d558001b71befd5857256d2?source=copy_link Terms of Use (EULA):https://superficial-restaurant-956.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-301f52245d558077a9a4de43d4f887eb

Screenshots

Live Captions4 screens
SpeechSee3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Live Captions at 4.0 against SpeechSee's 1.0. Live Captions also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 SpeechSee sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Captions holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Live Captions versus SpeechSee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive CaptionsSpeechSee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey Beschetnikov剑炜 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Live Captions

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

SpeechSee

Subscriptions1
  • VIP 1 month$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Live Captions free?
Live Captions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpeechSee free?
SpeechSee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Captions or SpeechSee?
Live Captions is rated higher. Live Captions averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SpeechSee averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Live Captions or SpeechSee have ads?
Neither Live Captions nor SpeechSee shows ads.

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