BeamScribe vs Live Captions, Translation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeamScribe
This tool offers real-time speech transcription and broadcasts it to multiple nearby devices without an internet connection. It's ideal for group settings needing instant captions, note-taking, or enhanced communication for accessibility.
- Real-time transcription
- Broadcast to 7 devices
- Zero latency
- Offline and private connection
- Solo transcription mode
- Save and export transcripts
- On-device transcription (supported models)
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BeamScribe is a real-time transcription tool that does more than just take notes—it connects the room. Turn a single device into a live captioning station and broadcast text instantly to up to 7 nearby devices. Perfect for tours, presentations, meetings, and accessibility, BeamScribe lets one person speak (or listen to a guide) while everyone else follows along on their own screens, in real-time, without needing an internet connection. IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES: Inclusive Tours: A group of deaf friends at a museum tour can all follow the guide's words instantly. One person holds their phone to transcribe the guide, and everyone else reads along on their own devices in real-time. Presenter Accessibility: A person speaks, and deaf particpicants receive the details directly on their desks. KEY FEATURES: Broadcast to 7 Devices What makes BeamScribe unique is its ability to share clarity. . One Speaker, Many Listeners: A single Host device transcribes speech and instantly broadcasts the text to up to 7 Guest devices nearby. . Zero Latency: Guests see the words appear the moment they are spoken. . Offline & Private: Uses peer-to-peer technology to link devices directly. No Wi-Fi, no data plan, and no cloud servers required for the connection. . Real-Time Transcription Turn speech into text instantly with high-accuracy recognition. Watch the words appear as they are spoken. Solo Mode Just need to take notes for yourself? Use "Transcribe Only" mode to capture thoughts, memos, or conversations privately on your own device without broadcasting. Save & Export Automatically save your transcripts to your history. Review, copy, and share them later as PDF files. Privacy First BeamScribe is designed with your privacy in mind. Transcription works entirely on-device (on supported models), and your transcripts are stored locally. We do not collect or store your conversations. PRICING: PAY TO HOST, FREE TO JOIN We believe accessibility should be free for the listener. Guests (Listeners): Joining a session is ALWAYS FREE and unlimited. Anyone can download the app and join a session to view captions without paying a cent. Hosts (Transcribers): Hosting a session is free for up to 5 minutes. Upgrade to BeamScribe Pro with a cheap subscription purchase ($1.99/year) to unlock Unlimited Recording Duration. Perfect For: Accessibility: Provide instant live captions for deaf individuals in group settings. Classrooms: Teachers can broadcast lecture notes directly to students' iPads or phones. Meetings: Ensure everyone walks away with the same notes. Journalists: Transcribe interviews on the fly. Download BeamScribe today and start connecting your conversations! Note: Transcription accuracy depends on clear audio input. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Live Captions, Translation
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Live Captions turns speech into clean, movie-style subtitles in real time. Start a live session in seconds and follow every spoken line with a simple, readable interface. Share a session with a QR code or a short code so other people can join instantly from their own device. Choose the spoken language, enable translation when needed, and switch to fullscreen viewer mode for larger text in classrooms, meetings, events, and everyday conversations. No account is required. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Live Captions, Translation at 15.0 against BeamScribe's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. BeamScribe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and Live Captions, Translation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BeamScribe | Live Captions, Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JARED EVANS | Nardi Haxhija |
In-app purchases
BeamScribe
- Unlock Unlimited Time$1.991 Year
Live Captions, Translation
- Live Captions Weekly$8.007 Days
- Live Captions Monthly$20.001 Month
- Live Captions Annual$179.001 Year
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