Hearview vs Live Transcribe with Subtitly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hearview
This AI-powered app converts spoken words into text and translates conversations instantly. It provides live captions for videos and facilitates face-to-face communication by displaying typed messages. It's designed to enhance understanding in various communication scenarios.
- Real-time speech-to-text conversion
- Live translation for over 140 languages
- Automatic live captions for videos
- Face-to-face text communication mode
- Support for over 140 languages
Read full descriptionHide full description
Hearview — Live Captions & Real-Time Translation Hearview is an AI-powered communication app that turns speech into clear, readable text and translates conversations in real time. Whether you are talking face to face, watching a video, attending a meeting, or communicating across languages, Hearview helps you understand spoken content more easily. ◉ Real-Time Speech-to-Text See speech converted into clear, readable text in real time. With support for more than 140 languages, Hearview makes everyday conversations easier to follow. ◉ Real-Time Translation Recognize speech in more than 140 languages and translate it into more than 90 languages in real time. Ideal for multilingual conversations, meetings, classes, travel, and everyday communication. ◉ Live Captions for Videos Watch videos on your phone with automatically generated live captions. Follow spoken content even when official captions are unavailable. ◉ Face-to-Face Communication Type a message and flip the text toward the person sitting across from you—without turning your phone around. This mode is useful in quiet environments or whenever text-based communication is easier. Hearview is designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as anyone who needs live captions, speech-to-text, real-time translation, or multilingual communication support. Download Hearview and make everyday communication clearer, easier, and more accessible. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.hearview.ai/policies/privacy-policy
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.
- Real-time transcription
- Live translation in 20+ languages
- Private on-device AI processing
- Offline functionality
- Store and access transcripts
- Customizable settings
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Live Transcribe with Subtitly at 4.3 against Hearview's 3.6. Live Transcribe with Subtitly also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Hearview's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Hearview sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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.
Live Transcribe with Subtitly holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Hearview's written reviews are positive against 25% of Live Transcribe with Subtitly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Hearview ships an update every 3 weeks, Live Transcribe with Subtitly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hearview | Live Transcribe with Subtitly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (16 ratings) | 4.3 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xiao-I Plus Inc. | Tools Products FZ-LLC |
Customer experience
Hearview
Live Transcribe with Subtitly
In-app purchases
Hearview
- Standard Subscription$19.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription Fee$59.991 Month
- Time Package 200 Time$3.99
- Time Package 600 Time$9.99
Live Transcribe with Subtitly
- Subtitly Premium - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium - Annually$29.991 Year
- Subtitly: Lifetime Access$39.99
Questions
Is Hearview free?
Is Live Transcribe with Subtitly free?
Which has better reviews, Hearview or Live Transcribe with Subtitly?
Do Hearview or Live Transcribe with Subtitly have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hearview or Live Transcribe with Subtitly?
Other comparisons















