# Cardzilla vs Live Transcribe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cardzilla at none against Live Transcribe's 20. Cardzilla also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Live Transcribe's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 76) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cardzilla asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cardzilla against 4.6 for Live Transcribe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe has 7.9K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Cardzilla's written reviews are positive against 57% of Live Transcribe's.

Cardzilla ships an update every 4 weeks, Live Transcribe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cardzilla | Live Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardzilla/id623346823/reviews) | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 76 | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 57.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#90** |
| Size | 3 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Kettering](https://appshunter.io/developer/623346826) | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) |

## What reviewers say

### Cardzilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardzilla/id623346823)

Display your messages in large, clear text for easy reading across distances. This app offers a no-scroll design that automatically resizes text as you type, saving all your cards automatically. It's ideal for silent communication or grabbing attention without sound.

**Highlights:** Large and clear text display, Automatic text resizing, No scroll design, Automatic card saving, Save favorite messages, Quick swipe navigation, Shake to save and erase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient communication
- 💡 Invaluable for users with speech/hearing impairments
- 👍 Large, readable text display
- 👍 Automatic saving of history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Speech-to-text can be slow
- 🐛 Microphone turns off too quickly
- 🐛 Lack of language translation
- 🐛 No clear way to contact developer
- 🐛 Shake-to-erase can be accidentally triggered

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on two-finger swipe up (iPad Air 2, iOS 11.2)
- App no longer has mic icon (reported in 2019)
- Notes lost when switching apps (reported in 2020, contradicted by other reviews)

**Requested features**

- On-screen keyboard visibility toggle
- Adaptive text size options (fixed or auto-overflow)
- Language translator
- Setting for microphone to stay on
- Option to disable shake-to-erase


### Live Transcribe

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

**Currently charting:** #90 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 Cardzilla free?

Cardzilla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Transcribe free?

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

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

Cardzilla and Live Transcribe are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 76 and 7.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Cardzilla or Live Transcribe have ads?

Neither Cardzilla nor Live Transcribe shows ads.

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

Cardzilla ships an update every 4 weeks, and Live Transcribe every 4 days. Most recently, Cardzilla was updated on October 6, 2026 and Live Transcribe on October 16, 2026.

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