# Simple Captions vs Live Captions HearBee

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Captions at 5.0 against Live Captions HearBee's 3.0. Simple Captions also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Captions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Live Captions HearBee sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Captions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Captions | Live Captions HearBee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-captions/id6755092883/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-captions-hearbee/id6767519692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clever Pixel, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535837329) | [Pocket Grove Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/954373766) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Captions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-captions/id6755092883)

This app provides real-time captions for spoken conversations, making it easier to follow along. Designed for simplicity and accessibility, it converts speech to text instantly on your screen. Ideal for individuals with hearing loss or anyone needing visual text support.

**Highlights:** Real-time captions, Easy to read display, Fast and accurate speech recognition, One-tap start, Accessibility-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Captions Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |


### Live Captions HearBee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-captions-hearbee/id6767519692)

This app provides real-time speech-to-text captions for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It features on-device processing for privacy, customizable text display, and alerts for important sounds and names. Users can save, export, and summarize conversations.

**Highlights:** Real-time live captions, 100% on-device speech recognition, Save and export conversation history, Name and question alerts, Nearby sound alerts, Conversation summaries, Reader personalization and hearing tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Captions free?

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

### Is Live Captions HearBee free?

Live Captions HearBee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Captions or Live Captions HearBee?

Simple Captions is rated higher. Simple Captions averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Live Captions HearBee averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Simple Captions or Live Captions HearBee have ads?

Neither Simple Captions nor Live Captions HearBee shows ads.

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