# VizTimer vs Live Transcribe Deaf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VizTimer at none against Live Transcribe Deaf's 18. VizTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Live Transcribe Deaf's advantage is ratings volume (217 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe Deaf sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. VizTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

VizTimer 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.

VizTimer ships an update every 4 days, Live Transcribe Deaf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VizTimer | Live Transcribe Deaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viztimer/id6756637109/reviews)** | [4.8 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-deaf-relay/id6757261643/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **217** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JARED EVANS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858242882) | [KYB BILGI ILETISIM LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120153032) |

## What reviewers say

### VizTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viztimer/id6756637109)

This visual timer app prioritizes clear, unmistakable visual alerts over sound. It features a full-screen strobe, high-contrast text, and focus mode for superior readability, making it ideal for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

**Highlights:** Maximum visual impact strobe alerts, High-contrast typography, Focus mode for enhanced readability, Flexible time controls with presets, Customizable message buttons, Always-on display, Reliable background alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live Transcribe Deaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-deaf-relay/id6757261643)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Core | $22.99 | per month |
| Lite Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $129.99 | per month |
| Core Yearly | $189.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $349.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Hours | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hours | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hours | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hours | $18.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hours | $44.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hours | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VizTimer free?

VizTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Transcribe Deaf free?

Live Transcribe Deaf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VizTimer or Live Transcribe Deaf?

VizTimer is rated higher. VizTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Live Transcribe Deaf averages 4.8 from 217 ratings.

### Do VizTimer or Live Transcribe Deaf have ads?

Live Transcribe Deaf shows ads; VizTimer does not.

### Which is updated more often, VizTimer or Live Transcribe Deaf?

VizTimer ships an update every 4 days, and Live Transcribe Deaf weekly. Most recently, VizTimer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Live Transcribe Deaf on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*