ClearCaps vs Tess

ClearCaps turns conversations into live captions right on your iPhone, knowing who's speaking. Built for people with hearing loss and anyone who needs to capture meetings, doctor visits, or lectures without relying on the cloud. WHY CLEARCAPS · Works offline. After the first download, everything runs on your iPhone's chip. Audio and transcripts never leave the device. · Identifies speakers. Detects who's talking and colors them differently. Rename "Speaker 1" to "Dr. Rodriguez" or "Mom" and it sticks across the whole session. · Built for hearing loss. Large text, high contrast, minimal latency. Haptic feedback when someone asks you a direct question. · Optional live translation. 10+ languages, fully on-device via Apple's Translation framework. BUILT-IN AI ASSISTANT · Auto-summary of the whole conversation · Transcript cleanup (removes filler words and errors) · AI speaker identification (deduces names from dialog context) · Visual context: snap a photo and let AI describe the scene USE CASES · Noisy family meals · Doctor appointments (keep a transcript to re-read at home) · In-person work meetings · Lectures, classes, religious services · TV or video with muffled audio · Conversations with quiet voices PRIVACY · Zero cloud data. Zero analytics. Zero tracking. · Saved sessions live only on your iPhone. · Uninstall the app and everything is gone. REQUIREMENTS · iPhone running iOS 26 or later · Recommended: 8 GB RAM iPhone (iPhone 15 Pro or newer) for all AI features · ~700 MB initial download; ~2 GB extra if you enable the AI assistant IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS ClearCaps is NOT a medical device, NOT a hearing aid, and does NOT replace a professional audiological evaluation. It's a complementary accessibility tool. Transcription accuracy depends on environment and audio quality. DEDICATION ClearCaps was built to help my father follow family conversations in a noisy dining room. If it helps you or someone you love, let me know at contact@astrolexis.space. Made by AstroLexis LLC · astrolexis.space

Hoshi turns any conversation into text — live, as it happens. Tap one button and Hoshi records and transcribes at the same time, showing the words on screen while you speak. When you stop, your recording and a clean transcript are saved together, ready to keep, share, or send to your own server. No accounts, no clutter, no learning curve. ONE BUTTON, NOTHING TO LEARN • Tap to record, tap to stop — that's the whole app. • A live transcript streams in as people talk. • Your recording (.m4a) and transcript (.txt/.md) are saved the moment you stop. BUILT FOR REAL CONVERSATIONS • Far-field microphone tuning picks up a speaker across the room. • Keeps recording with the screen off or the app in the background. • Sensitivity settings for quiet rooms and distant speakers. EVERY RECORDING, ORGANIZED • A searchable library keeps every session with its date, length, and full transcript. • Reopen any recording to read the transcript, replay the audio, rename it, or share it. • Delete anything with a swipe — nothing leaves your phone unless you choose. YOUR LANGUAGE • Transcribe in any language your iPhone supports. • Speech recognition runs on-device whenever your language allows. SAVE IT YOUR WAY • Save locally and share through the standard iOS share sheet. • Or upload the recording and transcript straight to your own server endpoint. IMPORT EXISTING AUDIO • Bring in .m4a or .wav files and Hoshi transcribes them for you. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Audio is processed on your device and written only to your local library. • Files leave your iPhone only when you tap Save or Upload. Perfect for meetings, lectures, interviews, client calls, voice notes, and anyone who wants a fast, private record of what was said. — SUBSCRIPTION — Hoshi Pro unlocks unlimited recording and transcription. Start with a 10-day free trial, then $2.00 per year (auto-renewing). Past recordings always remain accessible. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings ▸ Apple ID ▸ Subscriptions. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://knottheory.ai/privacy Made by KnotTheory.ai. Inc.