# Captify vs Hearing Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Hearing Buddy at 4.1 against Captify's 3.5. Hearing Buddy also leads on ratings volume (162 vs 11) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). Captify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearing Buddy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Captify asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hearing Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearing Buddy has 162 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Captify's written reviews are positive against 33% of Hearing Buddy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Captify | Hearing Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captify-live-caption-deaf-plus-hoh/id6449643108/reviews) | **[4.1 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-buddy-speech-to-text/id6747363502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **162** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#77** |
| Size | 142 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inquiry Health LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003891578) | [Krager Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/641756538) |

## What reviewers say

### Captify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captify-live-caption-deaf-plus-hoh/id6449643108)

This application uses advanced AI and your device's microphone to convert spoken words into text in real-time. It offers support for over 100 languages and functions entirely offline, ensuring your conversations remain private. Transcription speed varies by device, with newer models offering faster performance.

**Highlights:** Real-time speech transcription, Supports over 100 languages, Offline functionality, 100% private, AI-powered transcription

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hearing Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-buddy-speech-to-text/id6747363502)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides unlimited, on-device live captions for conversations, making them accessible in noisy environments or during fast-paced discussions. It also offers features like sharing captions with others, real-time translation, and personalized alerts for names and questions. Enhanced accuracy and translation are available through an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Unlimited on-device live captions, Share captions with nearby users, Real-time translation of conversations, Name and question alerts, Conversation summaries, Offline captioning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Buddy+ Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Buddy+ Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Buddy+ Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Buddy+ Friend | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Captify free?

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

### Is Hearing Buddy free?

Hearing Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Captify or Hearing Buddy?

Hearing Buddy is rated higher. Captify averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Hearing Buddy averages 4.1 from 162 ratings.

### Do Captify or Hearing Buddy have ads?

Hearing Buddy shows ads; Captify does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*