Best Deaf Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to deaf or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Deaf Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Lingvano - Learn Sign LanguageLingvano - Learn Sign LanguageFree4.9★ (121K)NoYesOct 2026
2Live Captions: TranscribeLive Captions: TranscribeFree4.0★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
3ntouch®ntouch®Free4.1★ (507)NoNoOct 2026
4DeafMap: Deaf Friendly PlacesDeafMap: Deaf Friendly PlacesFree5.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
5Live TranscribeLive TranscribeFree4.6★ (8K)NoYesOct 2026
6Deaf Transcribe:Speech to TextDeaf Transcribe:Speech to TextFree4.5★ (490)NoYesOct 2026
7Convo NowConvo NowFree3.8★ (76)NoNoOct 2026
8SpeakLiz: for deaf peopleSpeakLiz: for deaf peopleFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Deaf

Lingvano - Learn Sign Language#1

Lingvano - Learn Sign Language by Lingvano GmbH

Beginner-friendly ASL lessons
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.9😊(121K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#22in Education
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to learn
  • 👍 Engaging lessons
  • 👍 Clear sign demonstrations
  • 👍 Helpful for communicating with deaf/hard of hearing
  • 👍 Useful for work/personal life

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Limited free content
  • 🐛 Video/picture issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 💡 Lack of proficiency test
Live Captions: Transcribe#2

Live Captions: Transcribe by Alexey Beschetnikov

Hard of hearing: voice to text
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.0(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides live speech-to-text transcription with over 60 languages, ideal for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It offers high accuracy, offline capabilities for select languages, and features like audio note saving and text-to-speech.

4.1😞(507 ratings)
Free
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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
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

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FAQ about Deaf

What are the best deaf apps for iPhone?
Lingvano - Learn Sign Language tops our deaf apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 121K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top deaf apps we rank are free to download, including Lingvano - Learn Sign Language and Live Captions: Transcribe.
Lingvano - Learn Sign Language has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ deaf apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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