Comparison

Taptic d/Deaf Support vs Live Transcribe with Subtitly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Taptic d/Deaf Support

This app provides customizable alerts for sound-based notifications, offering vibration, flashlight, or standard notifications. It also features a text-to-speech and speech-to-text function for communication, with real-time transcription and the ability to save conversations.

Highlights
  • Customizable sound alerts
  • Vibration, notification, and flashlight alerts
  • Text-to-speech communication
  • Real-time speech transcription
  • Save conversation transcripts
  • Alerts when phone is off
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Sound Tab: Select the sounds you want to be notified by. Customize alerts: vibration, notification, flashlight. Receive alerts even when your phone is off. Text Tab: Type a message. Typed responses are displayed in a flipped orientation and automatically spoken out loud. Press record to listen to speech and receive accurate real-time transcriptions. Save transcripts. https://www.tapticapp.com/terms-and-conditions https://www.tapticapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Live Transcribe with Subtitly

This app provides real-time, on-device transcription and translation for conversations, supporting over 20 languages. It works offline, ensuring privacy and convenience without needing Wi-Fi. Transcripts can be saved and organized for later review.

Highlights
  • Real-time transcription
  • Live translation in 20+ languages
  • Private on-device AI processing
  • Offline functionality
  • Store and access transcripts
  • Customizable settings
Features
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Introducing Subtitly, the must-have app for live transcription and translation, designed to keep you connected in any conversation. Whether you’re traveling, learning a new language, or simply need help hearing clearly, Subtitly has you covered—all without ever needing Wi-Fi. Why Choose Subtitly? • Accurate Live Transcription: Get crystal-clear, real-time transcription of conversations, with industry-leading accuracy. • Live Translate in 20+ Languages: Understand and be understood across languages—Subtitly supports English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and more! • Private On-Device AI: Your data is yours alone. Everything is processed on your device, so your conversations stay private. • Works Offline, Anytime: No signal? No problem. Subtitly works wherever you are, ensuring privacy and convenience on the go. • Store and Access Transcripts: Save and organize all your conversations in one place, perfect for reviewing key moments. • Fully Customizable: Tailor the app to fit your needs. Loved by Users Worldwide With a 4.9-star rating, users call Subtitly a “lifesaver” and say it makes every conversation accessible. Don’t miss out—download Subtitly today and stay connected, informed, and in control. Live Transcribe with Subtitly is the better alternative to Otter, Wave AI, Turbolearn AI, Otter AI, Coconote. License This app is licensed under Apple’s standard end-user license agreement (EULA). For more information, visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Privacy Policy: https://meadow-bearberry-cbd.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-b5492b38fced4abdb1b930cdcce817f4

Screenshots

Taptic d/Deaf Support4 screens
Live Transcribe with Subtitly4 screens

Verdict

The call

Taptic d/Deaf Support and Live Transcribe with Subtitly both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of Taptic d/Deaf Support's written reviews are positive against 25% of Live Transcribe with Subtitly's. Live Transcribe with Subtitly's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Taptic d/Deaf Support sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Live Transcribe with Subtitly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Taptic d/Deaf Support against 4.3 for Live Transcribe with Subtitly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 35 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Taptic d/Deaf Support's written reviews are positive against 25% of Live Transcribe with Subtitly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taptic d/Deaf Support ships an update weekly, Live Transcribe with Subtitly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Taptic d/Deaf Support versus Live Transcribe with Subtitly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaptic d/Deaf SupportLive Transcribe with Subtitly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11 ratings) — better4.3 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1135 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicah RobersonTools Products FZ-LLC

Customer experience

Taptic d/Deaf Support

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

Live Transcribe with Subtitly

All ratings35 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Taptic d/Deaf Support

Subscriptions2
  • Taptic +$4.991 Month
  • Taptic +$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Live Transcribe with Subtitly

Subscriptions2
  • Subtitly Premium - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium - Annually$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Subtitly: Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Taptic d/Deaf Support free?
Taptic d/Deaf Support is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Transcribe with Subtitly free?
Live Transcribe with Subtitly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Taptic d/Deaf Support or Live Transcribe with Subtitly?
Taptic d/Deaf Support is rated higher. Taptic d/Deaf Support averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Live Transcribe with Subtitly averages 4.3 from 35 ratings.
Do Taptic d/Deaf Support or Live Transcribe with Subtitly have ads?
Neither Taptic d/Deaf Support nor Live Transcribe with Subtitly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taptic d/Deaf Support or Live Transcribe with Subtitly?
Taptic d/Deaf Support ships an update weekly, and Live Transcribe with Subtitly every 5 days. Most recently, Taptic d/Deaf Support was updated on June 4, 2026 and Live Transcribe with Subtitly on September 10, 2026.

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