# Hearview vs Cadence Captions

The clearest difference is rating: Cadence Captions at 5.0 against Hearview's 3.6. Cadence Captions also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Hearview's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearview sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Cadence Captions asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cadence Captions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearview has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Hearview's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cadence Captions's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearview | Cadence Captions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearview/id6502384670/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-captions-transcribe/id6791795489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiao-I Plus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772836107) | [Index Labs LLC (USA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742900936) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearview/id6502384670)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Fee | $59.99 | per month |
| Time Package 200 Time | $3.99 | one-time |
| Time Package 600 Time | $9.99 | one-time |


### Cadence Captions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-captions-transcribe/id6791795489)

This app provides real-time speech-to-text captions directly on your iPhone, without needing a network connection. It's designed for immediate use in various settings, offering customizable display options and session saving for easy review and sharing.

**Highlights:** Real-time live captioning, On-device processing, no network needed, Captions follow across apps, Screen flip for shared viewing, Speaker labeling, Customizable text size and font, Session saving and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearview free?

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

### Is Cadence Captions free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hearview or Cadence Captions?

Cadence Captions is rated higher. Hearview averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Cadence Captions averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hearview or Cadence Captions have ads?

Neither Hearview nor Cadence Captions shows ads.

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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.*