Cyrano vs MirrorCaption

Cyrano is your AI whisper assistant for AirPods conversations. When a foreign-language speaker asks something you can't follow, or when you're suddenly put on the spot for an answer, Cyrano whispers in your ear so the conversation never breaks rhythm. —— TWO MODES —— Mode 1: Whisper Assistant The other person speaks → Cyrano instantly summarizes "what they're asking" + "how you might respond" → it whispers the suggestion through your AirPods. No need to look at your phone. No need to type. Just listen. Use it for: business meetings, client questions, interviews, medical consultations, cross-cultural exchange. Mode 2: Live Bilingual Translation You hear the translated answer through AirPods. They hear your reply through the iPhone speaker. Place the phone on the table facing them — both of you hear your native language. Push-to-talk and silence-detection auto-segment modes both supported. —— WHY CYRANO —— • On-device AI, privacy first By default, Cyrano uses Apple's built-in on-device language model (Apple Foundation Models). Conversation content never leaves your iPhone. No cloud, no logs. • AirPods-ready, zero setup No account. No API keys. No subscription. Open and use. • Designed for real conversation rhythm Cyrano detects when you pause and offers AI hints automatically — no button to press. Manual push-to-talk also available. • 4 languages, instant switch Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean — toggle "their language" and "your language" right from the home screen. • Audio routing built for two-person conversations In bilingual mode, the translated English plays through the iPhone speaker (so they can hear it), while the translated Chinese plays through your AirPods. Each side hears their own language, naturally. —— WHO IT'S FOR —— • Professionals talking with foreign clients, colleagues, or family • Language learners who can listen but stumble on speaking • Travelers who want real conversations, not just directions • Medical, legal, business contexts where precise cross-language communication matters • Anyone who's ever wanted an AI to whisper "say this" in their ear —— REQUIREMENTS —— • iPhone running iOS 18 or later • AirPods (any generation) recommended; works without them too • Best AI quality requires iOS 26 + an Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhone (iPhone 15 Pro or later) —— ABOUT THE NAME —— Cyrano is named after Cyrano de Bergerac — the character who hides in the shadows feeding lines to the man on stage. We hope Cyrano becomes that voice in your ear too: the one who always knows what to say. --- Cyrano is being actively improved. Feedback welcome through the in-app Settings page.

MirrorCaption is a simultaneous interpreter in your pocket. It listens to a live conversation and gives you the other language as it is spoken — in meetings, lectures, calls, and face-to-face conversations. Point your iPhone at any conversation and watch the words appear on screen the moment they are said, in the original language and translated into yours. When you're done, get a clean AI summary of everything that was said. REAL-TIME CAPTIONS AND TRANSCRIPTION Live captions appear as people speak, with high accuracy. MirrorCaption works as a speech to text app for meetings, lectures, interviews, and videos — no file to upload, no recording to process afterwards. Real-time transcription starts the second you tap record. LIVE TRANSLATION, BOTH DIRECTIONS See real-time translation of what is being said, in your own language, as it happens. The face-to-face mode splits the screen across the table, so two people speaking different languages can hold a natural conversation — each reading their own side, each in their own language. AI SUMMARIES Turn a long meeting, lecture, or call into a concise, structured recap in one tap. Get the decisions and the action items without re-reading a full transcript. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Live captions on screen for talks, videos, and calls • Real-time transcription of meetings, lectures, and interviews • Instant translation between many languages as people speak • Two-way face-to-face conversation mode with a split screen • One-tap AI summary of any session • Searchable history — save your sessions and revisit them anytime • Custom vocabulary — teach it names, brands, and jargon so they are transcribed correctly • Keeps transcribing while the screen is locked or you are in another app • Fully localized interface in many languages PERFECT FOR • Multilingual meetings, interviews, and video calls • Travelling and talking with locals • Conferences, lectures, and note-taking • Accessibility — live captions and subtitles for deaf and hard-of-hearing users • Following a conversation in a noisy room PRIVACY Audio is streamed securely to power live transcription and is not stored on your device by default — you can opt in to saving it. You stay in control of your data, and you can delete your account and your history at any time. FREE TO TRY Start with a free allowance of transcription time, no card needed. If you need more, subscriptions and one-off hour packs are available in the app, with the current price shown on the purchase screen before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account, and a subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.mirrorcaption.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mirrorcaption.com/privacy