# CalPrint vs Live Transcribe

The clearest difference is price: Live Transcribe at Free against CalPrint's $1.99. Live Transcribe also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 273). CalPrint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and review sentiment (90% vs 57%). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Live Transcribe is free to download; CalPrint costs $1.99 up front. Live Transcribe sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CalPrint asks for nothing beyond the download.

CalPrint holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe has 7.9K ratings behind it against 273, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of CalPrint's written reviews are positive against 57% of Live Transcribe's.

CalPrint ships an update every 2 months, Live Transcribe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalPrint | Live Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calprint/id400413694/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 273 | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#101** |
| Size | 17 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) |

## What reviewers say

### CalPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calprint/id400413694)

Easily print your calendars and reminders to any printer, not just AirPrint. Share views as PDFs, add/edit appointments, and print maps with directions. Supports all existing calendar formats and offers customizable print options.

**Highlights:** Print calendars (Day, Week, Month, List), Print reminders and lists, Email calendar/reminders as PDF, Add, delete, and edit appointments, Print maps and driving directions, Supports all printers (not just AirPrint), Utilizes existing device calendars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless printing
- 💡 Versatile calendar options
- 🔒 Reliable sync across devices
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Printing issues with recent iOS updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Truncated event details in printed calendars

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to print on older iOS versions
- Compatibility issues with certain printer models

**Requested features**

- Ability to print multiple months in a single PDF
- Option to adjust font size and layout
- Highlight important events in printed calendars


### Live Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, 145+ languages supported, Adjustable text size, Dark mode, Save and share transcripts, Offline transcription for 9 languages

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter | $9.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Try Real-Time Transcription | $49.99 | per year |
| Starter | $79.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour | $1.49 | one-time |
| 5 Hours | $7.49 | one-time |
| 10 Hours | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 💡 Helpful for hard of hearing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for doctor's appointments
- 👍 Saves conversations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free trial
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Struggles with background noise and accents
- 🔒 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription stops unexpectedly
- Deletes correct transcription
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Distinguish between multiple speakers
- Ability to use on Mac
- More than 5 hours of premium transcription per month
- Improved accuracy for medical/technical terms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalPrint free?

CalPrint costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Transcribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CalPrint or Live Transcribe?

CalPrint is rated higher. CalPrint averages 4.8 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Live Transcribe averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do CalPrint or Live Transcribe have ads?

Neither CalPrint nor Live Transcribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CalPrint or Live Transcribe?

CalPrint ships an update every 2 months, and Live Transcribe every 4 days. Most recently, CalPrint was updated on October 12, 2026 and Live Transcribe on October 17, 2026.

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