Best Deaf Apps

206+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Whether you're new to deaf or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 206+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Top Picks for Deaf

ntouch®#1

ntouch® by Sorenson Communications

Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.1😞(488 ratings)
FreeAds
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Experience high-quality video relay services on your mobile device. Connect with passionate interpreters for seamless communication, anytime and anywhere. Includes a feature to enhance visibility for all participants on calls.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth video quality
  • 🔒 Reliable security
  • 👍 Helpful interpreters
  • 💡 Useful features like location sharing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 👎 Interpreter issues like incorrect information or hanging up
  • 🤔 Confusing login and account management
Live Transcribe#2

Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps LLC

Deaf Voice Dictation to Text
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(7.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 💡 Helpful for hard of hearing
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for doctor's appointments

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Limited free trial
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
The Daily Moth#3

The Daily Moth by Daily Moth, Inc.

News in Sign Language
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.8(142 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access daily news and entertainment videos presented in American Sign Language. Engage with polls, read related articles, and connect with a vibrant community. This platform offers a unique way to stay informed and entertained.

More Deaf apps to explore

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Lingvano - Learn Sign Language
Lingvano - Learn Sign Language
Lingvano - Learn Sign Language
Beginner-friendly ASL lessons
Free

Learn American Sign Language with bite-sized video lessons from Deaf teachers. Practice vocabulary, grammar, and conversations with interactive tools and earn rewards. Become conversational in just 10 minutes a day.

Bite-sized video lessons600+ lessons on vocabulary and grammarInteractive practice tools
📚 Education
(110K)
freemium
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Rylo: Live Call Captioning
Rylo: Live Call Captioning
Rylo: Live Call Captioning
Call Captioning for Deaf/HoH
Free

This app provides real-time call captioning for phone conversations, making them accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. It also offers live transcription for in-person meetings and supports multiple languages, with a focus on user privacy and community input.

Real-time call captioningLive in-person conversation transcriptionKeep existing phone number
🔧 Utilities
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
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Deaf Transcribe:Speech to Text
Deaf Transcribe:Speech to Text
Deaf Transcribe:Speech to Text
Dictation,Record,Live Caption
Free

This app instantly converts spoken words into text, aiding individuals with hearing impairments in following conversations. It offers real-time transcription, recording, and captioning in 71 languages with customizable options for an enhanced user experience.

Real-time audio to text conversionHigh accuracy speech recognitionUser-friendly interface
🏥 Medical
(164)
subscription
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ASL Sign Language Pocket Sign
ASL Sign Language Pocket Sign
ASL Sign Language Pocket Sign
Video ASL lessons learn fast!
Free

Master American Sign Language with interactive video lessons. Learn the alphabet, common phrases, and baby sign language through engaging questions and a comprehensive dictionary. Connect with your community and expand your communication skills.

Hundreds of interactive video lessonsLearn to sign and translateSign language alphabet
📚 Education
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
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Ava: Transcribe Voice to Text
Ava: Transcribe Voice to Text
Ava: Transcribe Voice to Text
Live captions & transcriptions
Free

This app provides real-time voice-to-text transcription and live captioning to enhance accessibility for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing. It supports various environments like classrooms and meetings, offering AI-powered accuracy and a text-to-speech feature for communication.

Live voice-to-text transcriptionReal-time color-coded captionsAI-powered speech-to-text
🌐 Social Networking
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
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Hand Talk: Learn Sign Language
Hand Talk: Learn Sign Language
Hand Talk: Learn Sign Language
Translate and learn ASL
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

Learn and practice American, Brazilian, and British Sign Language with virtual translators. Translate text or voice into signs, access a dictionary of thousands of signs, and practice through interactive characters. Offers offline access and customizable features.

Text and voice translation to sign languageLearn ASL, Libras, and BSLVirtual translators Hugo and Maya
📚 Education
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
10
BeAware Deaf Assistant
BeAware Deaf Assistant
BeAware Deaf Assistant
Voice Text Transcription Alert
Free

This app offers advanced communication tools for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. It features real-time voice-to-text transcription, customizable alerts for loud noises, and a unique text-to-speech function for phone calls. It also includes a notepad with preset phrases and an emoji board for easier communication.

Real-time voice-to-text transcriptionCustomizable noise and alert notificationsText-to-speech for phone calls
🏥 Medical
(192)
free
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BuzzStickers
BuzzStickers
BuzzStickers
by Sorenson Communications
Free

Enhance your text messages with animated ASL-inspired stickers. Express yourself with a variety of signs and expressions, making communication fun for everyone, both within and outside the Deaf community.

Animated ASL-inspired stickersSend with text messagesExpressive signs and gestures
💌 Stickers
(207)
free
12
ASL Bloom - Sign Language
ASL Bloom - Sign Language
ASL Bloom - Sign Language
Learn, Grammar & Dictionary
Free

Master American Sign Language with a comprehensive curriculum featuring over 120 video lessons and 1300 signs. Engage with interactive tools, grammar insights, and AI-driven learning to build confidence and fluency.

Comprehensive curriculum with 120+ video lessonsInteractive and gamified learning toolsDetailed video demonstrations of signs
📚 Education
(29K)
free with in-app purchases
13
SignSchool
SignSchool
SignSchool
Learn American Sign Language
Free

Learn American Sign Language at your own pace with this app. It offers a dictionary of thousands of signs, categorized lessons, and a slow-motion feature for detailed viewing. Practice your skills with a daily sign and a fingerspelling game.

ASL dictionary with thousands of signsCategorized sign lessonsSlow-motion sign playback
📚 Education
(104)
free
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Spread the Sign ASL Dictionary
Spread the Sign ASL Dictionary
Spread the Sign ASL Dictionary
The Sign Language Dictionary
Free

Access the world's largest sign language dictionary, featuring over 300,000 signs. New content is added annually, expanding the library of languages, words, and signs.

Largest sign language dictionaryOver 300,000 signsNew content added yearly
🔍 Reference
(56)
free with in-app purchases
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Convo Now
Convo Now
Convo Now
On-Demand ASL Interpreting
Free

This app provides on-demand interpreting services for in-person conversations. It aims to facilitate communication by connecting users with interpreters when and where they need them.

On-demand interpretingIn-person conversation supportFacilitates communication
💼 Business
(68)
free
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Big Text
Big Text
Big Text
Real time speech to large text
Free

This app converts your speech into large, readable text in real-time. It's designed for noisy environments and helps users communicate effectively, especially those who are visually or hearing impaired. Save, share, and replay your messages with customizable fonts and colors for optimal visibility.

Real-time speech to text conversionLarge, readable text displayMessage library for saving messages
🔧 Utilities
(482)
free with in-app purchases
17
Taptic d/Deaf Support
Taptic d/Deaf Support
Taptic d/Deaf Support
Sound-based Alerts
Free

This app provides customizable alerts for sound-based notifications, offering vibration, flashlight, or standard notifications. It also features a text-to-speech and speech-to-text function for communication, with real-time transcription and the ability to save conversations.

Customizable sound alertsVibration, notification, and flashlight alertsText-to-speech communication
🔧 Utilities
(11)
freemium
18
Make It Big
Make It Big
Make It Big
Show large text on your screen
Free

Display large, customizable text messages that fill your entire screen. Easily edit text, switch between portrait and landscape modes, and even flash your message with a shake. Store recent messages for quick access.

Full-screen text displayCustomizable fonts and colorsPortrait and landscape support
🔧 Utilities
(5.1K)
free
19
Live Transcribe +
Live Transcribe +
Live Transcribe +
Dictation & Speech to Text
Free

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription and live captioning. It uses AI to convert spoken words into readable text, making communication accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, students, and professionals. Features include offline transcription, dictation, and exportable text.

Real-time transcriptionLive captioningOffline transcription
🔧 Utilities
(616)
freemium
20
sivo
sivo
sivo
by ZP Better Together, LLC
Free

This app enables video relay calls, allowing hearing and deaf individuals to see each other clearly. It facilitates more open and transparent conversations by letting you see participants' real expressions. Connect more easily with friends, family, or colleagues, and it's compatible with various devices and other providers' apps.

See all participants during video relay callsFacilitates face-to-face communicationEnhances transparency in conversations
📊 Productivity
(17)
free

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