Dimmed Note vs Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dimmed Note
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Hide and block the screen area where you enter text from above and below at any size. By displaying only the area of interest, glare is reduced.
Live
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Live Transcribe is the ultimate transcription tool designed for professionals and individuals who demand both security and precision. Whether you’re recording meetings, interviews, or personal notes, our app offers an unparalleled transcription experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Live at none against Dimmed Note's shown. Dimmed Note's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dimmed Note ships an update every 2 weeks, Live every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dimmed Note | Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.8.3 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | Transcontinental Transcription Company, LLC |
In-app purchases
Dimmed Note
No in-app purchases
Live
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dimmed Note free?
Is Live free?
Do Dimmed Note or Live have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dimmed Note or Live?
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