# Live Caption vs Dateability

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Caption | Dateability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption/id955278049/reviews) | **[3.7 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dateability-disabled-dating/id6443474660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **35.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Live Caption, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955278048) | [Dateability](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646287798) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Caption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption/id955278049)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Caption Unlimited | $2.99 | per month |


### Dateability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dateability-disabled-dating/id6443474660)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dateability+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Dateability+ Annual | $54.99 | per year |
| 1 Spark | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Sparks | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30 Sparks | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Inclusive community for disabled and chronically ill individuals
- ♿ Accessibility features and screen reader support (recent updates)
- ✅ Legitimate profiles with minimal fake accounts
- 💰 Affordable pricing compared to other dating apps
- 🎯 Niche dating platform addressing underserved community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔔 Incorrect or excessive notifications
- 📱 VoiceOver and screen reader compatibility issues
- 💬 Messaging system bugs and failures
- 🔑 Login and account access problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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