Comparison

Earflow vs Live Transcribe Deaf

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

Head to head
About

Earflow

This app offers real-time transcription and translation for various scenarios, including conferences, interviews, and online communication. It also features an AI chat assistant for enhanced conversations and learning.

Highlights
  • Real-time transcription of recordings
  • Instantaneous language translation
  • Face-to-face translation
  • AI chat assistant
  • Meeting minutes generation
  • Classroom note-taking
Features
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【Product Features】 Real-time Transcription of Recordings: Instantly capture inspiration and ensure smooth progress in international conferences. Applicable to conference/travel recordings, recording-based writing, taking classroom notes, and conducting client interviews. Real-time Translation: Break through language barriers in real time and enable seamless communication around the world. Applicable to international conferences, online education, and online chatting. Face-to-face Translation: Tear down language barriers and make communication as natural as breathing. Applicable to business negotiations, cultural exchanges, and shopping abroad. AI Chat Assistant: Carry a smart assistant with you to make conversations more profound and enjoyable. Applicable to entertainment and learning. 【Target Audience】 Professionals in the Workplace: For office meetings and business negotiations, record with one click, easily transcribe meeting contents into text, quickly generate meeting minutes, and share them promptly. Journalists and Lawyers: For interviews and evidence recording, record easily and quickly convert the recordings into text. The AI can assist in exporting and organizing the text into news articles or evidence. Teachers and Students: Teachers can record their lectures and training sessions and convert them into text for material preparation. Students can record the content of teachers' classes and translate overseas courses without pressure. Writers and Scholars: Record inspiration anytime and anywhere, and quickly convert it into text to improve writing efficiency. 【Explanation of Continuous Monthly Subscription Membership】 Explanation of Continuous Monthly Subscription for Recording Subscription Name: Continuous Monthly Subscription for Recording Subscription Period: Monthly Subscription Price: 15 yuan per month Other Rules Payment: The payment will be deducted from the user's iTunes account. Once the user confirms the purchase, the payment will be made immediately. --Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will deduct the fee within 24 hours before the expiration date. After the successful deduction, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. --Cancellation of Renewal: If you wish to cancel the renewal, please operate at least 24 hours before the current deduction period. Operation Method: Enter [Settings] from the Home page -> Click [iTunes Store & App Store] -> Click [Apple ID], select [View Apple ID] -> [Account Settings] -> Click [Subscriptions] Select the Earflow Recording Package to cancel the subscription. Service Agreement: https://res.photon-s.com/res/vocal/html/service_earflow.html Privacy Agreement: https://res.photon-s.com/res/vocal/html/privacy_earflow.html

About

Live Transcribe Deaf

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription to help d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals communicate. It offers accurate transcription in over 60 languages, with privacy-focused local storage and an offline mode.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech transcription
  • Offline transcription mode
  • Privacy-focused local storage
  • Flip Mode for face-to-face communication
  • Quick Phrases for common messages
  • Support for 60+ languages
  • Senior-friendly design
Features
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Relay - Live Transcribe for Deaf Break down communication barriers with real-time speech transcription designed for the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community. Conversations Without Limits Relay transforms spoken words into text instantly, right on your screen. Whether you're at a doctor's appointment, in a business meeting, or catching up with friends at a cafe, Relay ensures you never miss a word. Key Features: Real-Time Transcription Watch words appear on screen as they're spoken. Our premium transcription engine delivers exceptional accuracy across 90+ languages, while a reliable on-device option works even without internet. Privacy First Your conversations stay yours. Transcripts are stored locally on your device and never uploaded to external servers. What's said stays between you and the people you're talking to. Flip Mode Turn your device around so the other person can read the transcript while you speak. Perfect for quick exchanges at checkout counters, reception desks, or anywhere face-to-face communication matters. Senior-Friendly Design Large, easy-to-tap buttons. Clear, readable text. Simple navigation. Relay is built for everyone, regardless of tech experience. Quick Phrases Save frequently used messages like "Please speak slower" or "Can you repeat that?" and send them with a single tap to keep conversations flowing smoothly. Works Offline No internet? No problem. Switch to basic transcription mode and continue capturing speech using on-device processing. 60+ Languages From English and Spanish to Japanese, Arabic, and beyond—Relay understands the world's languages with premium transcription. Designed for Real Life Relay isn't just another transcription app. It's built specifically for the communication challenges faced by d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals every day: - Medical appointments: Never miss important health information - Work meetings: Participate fully in professional settings - Social gatherings: Stay connected with friends and family - Customer service: Handle everyday transactions with confidence - Education: Follow lectures and classroom discussions Flexible Plans Start with our free tier to experience Relay. Upgrade to Premium for 15 hours of high-accuracy transcription each month, or purchase additional minutes that never expire. Use what you need, when you need it. Accessibility at Heart Built with accessibility as the foundation, not an afterthought: - VoiceOver compatible - Dynamic Type support - High contrast options - RTL language support - Background transcription while screen is locked Your Voice, Your Language Switch the app interface between 10 languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese—independent of which language is being transcribed. Download Relay Today Join thousands who have discovered a better way to communicate. Relay bridges the gap between spoken and written words, one conversation at a time. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@relay-app.net. Relay requires iOS 18.0 or later. Subscription required. Internet connection required for premium transcription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Earflow4 screens
Live Transcribe Deaf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Live Transcribe Deaf at 217 against Earflow's 1. Earflow's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Earflow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Live Transcribe Deaf sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Earflow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe Deaf has 217 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earflow ships an update every 4 days, Live Transcribe Deaf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Earflow versus Live Transcribe Deaf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarflowLive Transcribe Deaf
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (217 ratings)
Positive reviews—78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1217 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGdzcKYB BILGI ILETISIM LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Earflow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Live Transcribe Deaf

All ratings196 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Earflow

Subscriptions5
  • audio and video plan$2.997 Days
  • Monthly plan$49.991 Month
  • Quarterly plan$59.993 Months
Show 2 more
  • Quarterly plan$149.993 Months
  • year plan$499.001 Year
One-time5
  • 100 points$0.99
  • 550 points$4.99
  • 1200 points$9.99
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  • 2500 points$19.99
  • 6500 points$49.99
16 purchases

Live Transcribe Deaf

Subscriptions9
  • Lite Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Core$22.991 Month
  • Lite Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription2 variants$89.991 Year
  • Unlimited$129.991 Month
  • Core Yearly$189.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$349.991 Year
One-time7
  • 1 Hour$1.99
  • 3 Hours$4.99
  • 5 Hours$6.99
Show 4 more
  • 10 Hours$9.99
  • 20 Hours$18.99
  • 50 Hours$44.99
  • 100 Hours$89.99

Questions

Is Earflow free?
Earflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Transcribe Deaf free?
Live Transcribe Deaf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Earflow or Live Transcribe Deaf?
Earflow is rated higher. Earflow averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Live Transcribe Deaf averages 4.8 from 217 ratings.
Do Earflow or Live Transcribe Deaf have ads?
Both Earflow and Live Transcribe Deaf show ads.
Which is updated more often, Earflow or Live Transcribe Deaf?
Earflow ships an update every 4 days, and Live Transcribe Deaf weekly. Most recently, Earflow was updated on October 8, 2026 and Live Transcribe Deaf on October 31, 2026.

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