BeamScribe vs BeepDetect
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/
BeepDetect
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Tired of hunting through your house at 3am trying to find which smoke alarm is chirping? BeepDetect listens for low-battery chirps from smoke and CO alarms, then alerts you instantly — so you know exactly when a battery needs replacing. HOW IT WORKS • Tap "Start Listening" and set a timer (5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes) • BeepDetect analyzes audio in real time using advanced frequency detection • The moment a chirp is detected, you get an alert with sound, vibration, and notification • Tap once to order a replacement battery — delivered to your door PERFECT FOR: • Homeowners tired of middle-of-the-night alarm hunts • Seniors and those with hearing difficulty • Landlords and property managers verifying alarm status • Anyone who wants peace of mind PRIVACY FIRST BeepDetect only listens when you start a session. No always-on microphone. No audio is ever recorded or stored. Download free and never miss a chirp again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeepDetect at none against BeamScribe's 1. BeamScribe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. BeepDetect asks for nothing beyond the download.
BeamScribe ships an update every 5 days, BeepDetect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeamScribe | BeepDetect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JARED EVANS | Ruben Soto |
In-app purchases
BeamScribe
- Unlock Unlimited Time$1.991 Year
BeepDetect
No in-app purchases








