Comparison

Live Caption vs Dateability

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Live Caption

This app transcribes spoken words in real-time, displaying them in large text on your device. It facilitates face-to-face conversations and can be used with multiple languages. The app offers an optional subscription for uninterrupted service.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech transcription
  • Adjustable text size and background
  • Multi-language support
  • Bluetooth device compatibility
  • Text editing and copying
  • Screen streaming to TV
Features
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The spoken text shows large on your iPhone or iPad, so you can read what is being said. - Not for use with phone calls. • Subscribe to get uninterrupted captioning service for only $2.99 per month! • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged $2.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed by user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. • You may continue to use Live Caption standard without the purchase of a subscription. Now caption in multiple languages! Go to settings and change the language to caption while speaking in Spanish, French, Japanese, or Sanskrit! Talk with family, friends, colleagues, and strangers with no set-up or hassle. Use voice recognition to connect with the world around you and join in the conversation! Need help understanding the doctor? A clerk at the store? Open Live Caption and they can speak into your phone. Live Caption transcribes what they say in real time. Know someone with hearing loss? Using voice recognition software, your spoken words appear live on your device. Talk to anyone face-to-face with Live Caption. How It Works: • The app is NOT for use with incoming phone calls, but for face-to-face, live conversations. • The app does not store or save captured text unless you intentionally share that text with another app. • To begin, just open the app and it will start listening. Tap the blue button to stop. The red button to start. • Go to settings to increase or decrease the size of text, and change from white text on black background, to black text on a white background. • Live Caption works with connected Bluetooth devices like headsets and standalone microphones for greater distance from the device. • To respond with typed text, tap "Clear All" and all previous messages on the screen will disappear. Type with keyboard and the typed text will appear at the same size. • You may edit any text as you would in any other text editing software. Tap anywhere on the screen and the keyboard will appear to edit your text. • Tap and hold to select text to copy, paste. Tips: • Pair with Bluetooth devices to caption at greater distances. Good for use in a classroom, in church or at the office where the user controls the app. Especially new Live Caption Unlimited! • Stream the app to a Television by connecting an Apple TV for a larger display • Captioning may not be as accurate with strong accents or children's voices. • Live Caption does not record or store voice or text results. Once the "Clear All" button is tapped results cannot be retrieved. Share text with another app to save the captured text. • Live Caption will return results in any language the phone is set to. For example, if the phone is set to Spanish, the app will caption Spanish results. How to enable Speak Selection on iPhone and iPad: • Launch the Settings app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad. • Now tap on General. • Scroll down and towards the bottom, tap on Accessibility. • Tap on the Speak Selection option and turn it to On. Privacy Policy https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy-for-mobile-app/cf249f03-cf32-4573-9230-3a03afc439c9 Terms of Service https://app.termly.io/document/terms-of-use-for-saas/148188c7-7d8f-48f7-83ef-cec3f3199fd7

About

Dateability

This app is a dating platform designed for disabled and chronically ill individuals. It offers a safe and inclusive space to form meaningful connections for dating and friendship, with features to ease disability disclosure and celebrate diversity.

Highlights
  • Inclusive dating for disabled individuals
  • Safe and accepting community
  • Ease disability disclosure
  • Unlimited swipes, likes, matches, messages
  • Granular filtering options (premium)
Features
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Dateability is the #1 dating app for disabled and chronically ill people! With unique features and attention to accessibility and inclusivity, Dateability is a free, safe, and accepting space to create meaningful connections for both dating and friendship. Dateability aims to normalize disability, easing any disclosure anxiety by offering Dateability Deets. Dateability fosters an inclusive platform by welcoming and celebrating people of all genders, sexualities, and disabilities. ALL users have access to unlimited Swipes, Likes, Matches, and Messages. Users who want to have a more efficient experience can sign up for our affordable premium tier, Dateability+, to gain access to more granular filtering options and other features. PRESS: “The creation of it promises to bring valuable discussions about accessibility and ableism when it comes to the dating scene and amplify those conversations that have already been happening.” -The Washington Post “A 38-year-old Pennsylvania woman credits a dating app, [Dateability,] focused on the disabled and chronically ill communities with helping her ‘find love.’” -People Magazine ‘In contrast to many existing online disabled dating websites built from white label templates with little care and attention paid towards the user experience— the company was constructed from the ground up with the lived experience of disability being front and center.” -Forbes SUBSCRIPTION INFO: -Payment will be charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. -Subscriptions may be managed by going to your App Store Account. 
 Questions? Email: contact@dateabilityapp.com Terms and Conditions: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Live Caption4 screens
Dateability4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dateability at 3.7 against Live Caption's 2.5. Live Caption's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Live Caption sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Dateability sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dateability holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Live Caption's written reviews are positive against 36% of Dateability's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Caption ships an update every 4 weeks, Dateability every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Live Caption versus Dateability: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive CaptionDateability
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (39 ratings)3.7 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews35.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3967 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLive Caption, Inc.Dateability

Customer experience

Live Caption

All ratings39 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral12.5%
Negative59.4%

Dateability

All ratings67 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive35.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative52.8%

Bugs and requests

Live Caption

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dateability

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes when swiping or viewing profiles
  • Messages not delivering or displaying correctly
  • Notifications for verification status appearing repeatedly despite verified status
  • Login credentials rejected despite valid account
  • Verification email codes not received or too small to read
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  • Profile information disappearing after input
  • Photo upload failures and conflicting photo requirements
  • Height and demographic dropdown menus not expanding with VoiceOver
  • Religion and other field selections not accepting input
  • Distance filter stuck on single value
  • Users being logged out automatically
  • Forgot password page not functioning
  • Sign-up process incomplete with hidden buttons
  • Duplicate likes from same user appearing repeatedly
  • Billing issues with free month offers being charged
  • Search refresh button not loading results
  • Filter changes not applying

Requested features

14 requests
  • Improved notification system accuracy
  • Better location-based matching and expanded distance filters
  • Ability to view all likes at once
  • Message history and search functionality
  • Last active status for profiles
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  • Larger font sizes for low vision users
  • Optional demographic fields instead of required
  • Audio/video call functionality
  • Better profile filtering and search options
  • Ability to see who you've already liked
  • More robust scammer/bot detection
  • Marketing and advertising to grow user base
  • Age range filtering improvements
  • Copy-paste functionality for accessibility

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Live Caption

Subscriptions1
  • Live Caption Unlimited$2.991 Month
5 purchases

Dateability

Subscriptions2
  • Dateability+ Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Dateability+ Annual7 Days trial$54.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Spark$0.99
  • 10 Sparks$6.99
  • 30 Sparks$16.99

Questions

Is Live Caption free?
Live Caption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dateability free?
Dateability is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Caption or Dateability?
Dateability is rated higher. Live Caption averages 2.5 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Dateability averages 3.7 from 67 ratings.
Do Live Caption or Dateability have ads?
Neither Live Caption nor Dateability shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Caption or Dateability?
Live Caption ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dateability every 6 weeks. Most recently, Live Caption was updated on September 19, 2026 and Dateability on September 30, 2026.

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