Best Deaf Audio Apps

208+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free deaf audio apps? 19 of our 208+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Deaf Audio

Live Transcribe#1

Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps LLC

Deaf Voice Dictation to Text
Editor's Choice
🔧 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
Decibel : dB sound level meter#2

Decibel : dB sound level meter by Vlad Polyanskiy

Audio noise Spectrum Analyzer
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(36K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your device into a professional sound level meter and audio analyzer. Measure ambient noise, monitor decibel levels, and visualize sound frequencies in real time. It also offers advanced sleep tracking with sound recognition to identify disruptions.

What We Love

  • 👍 Useful for monitoring noise levels
  • 🔍 Accurate for a phone app
  • 🔧 Good for calibrating audio equipment
  • 💡 Helpful for hearing protection

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Aggressive upselling tactics
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
  • 🕹️ Confusing free vs paid options

More Deaf Audio apps to explore

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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
5
hearingOS - Hearing Aid App
hearingOS - Hearing Aid App
hearingOS - Hearing Aid App
#1 Amplifier Listening Device
Free

This app enhances your hearing by amplifying external audio and improving speech intelligibility using AI. It works with various earphones and allows personalized adjustments to suit your specific needs and environment.

AI-powered audio processingSpeech intelligibility enhancementNoise suppression
🏥 Medical
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Yating: audio transcription
Yating: audio transcription
Yating: audio transcription
Convert speech & voice to text
Free

This tool converts speech and voice recordings into text for classes, meetings, and interviews. It supports multiple languages and accents, offering real-time transcription and cross-platform accessibility. Focus on your goals while it handles the recording and transcribing work.

Speech to text conversionSupports Mandarin, English, Japanese, Cantonese, TaiwaneseReal-time subtitle mode
📊 Productivity
(63)
free
7
iTranscribe - Audio to Text
iTranscribe - Audio to Text
iTranscribe - Audio to Text
Voice Recorder & Transcribe
Free

This app transforms your phone into a powerful voice recorder and transcriber. It offers real-time transcription, translation, and advanced export options for various professional and academic needs. Manage, search, and share your audio and text efficiently.

Voice recordingReal-time transcriptionSynchronous translation
📊 Productivity
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
8
HEARING AID APP - Live Listen
HEARING AID APP - Live Listen
HEARING AID APP - Live Listen
EAR - Sound Booster :Petralex
Free

This app amplifies sound for clearer listening and offers personalized hearing correction. It includes a hearing test, live transcription, and various amplification modes to enhance your auditory experience. Premium features provide advanced sound boosting and noise suppression.

11x Sound BoostLive Listen & AmplifyPersonalized Hearing Correction
🏥 Medical
(2K)
freemium
9
Audio Recorder: Play & Cleaner
Audio Recorder: Play & Cleaner
Audio Recorder: Play & Cleaner
Audio Recorder, HD Recording
Free

Capture, edit, and schedule audio with this comprehensive recording studio. Features include unlimited recording length, precise trimming, silence detection, and cloud storage options. Schedule reminders for recordings and playback to stay organized.

Unlimited recording lengthAuto-resume after interruptionsSilence detection with auto-pause
💼 Business
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
10
CaptionCall
CaptionCall
CaptionCall
Phone Call Captioning
Free

This app provides real-time, live captions for phone calls, enabling deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to communicate effectively. It offers a free, secure, and private way to make and receive calls with automatic transcription, accessible anywhere with internet service.

Live call captioningReal-time transcriptionCustomizable display
🔧 Utilities
(3.3K)
free
11
Learning Ally Audiobooks
Learning Ally Audiobooks
Learning Ally Audiobooks
Human-read audiobook app
Free

Access a vast library of human-read audiobooks, including bestsellers, classics, and textbooks. This app offers interactive learning tools like synced text highlighting, speed control, and note-taking to support students with reading deficits or visual impairments.

Human-read audiobook librarySynced text highlightingAdjustable playback speed
📚 Education
(751)
subscription
12
ListenWIFI
ListenWIFI
ListenWIFI
Wi-Fi Audio Streaming
Free

Stream live venue audio directly to your smart device over Wi-Fi. Experience ultra-low latency for events, assistive listening, and silent screens. Connect easily via Wi-Fi and use your own headphones or hearing aids.

Stream live audio over Wi-FiUltra-low latencyUse own headphones/hearing aids
🎬 Entertainment
(254)
free
13
Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost
Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost
Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost
Amplify live headphone audio
Free

Amplify live headphone audio and enhance your listening experience. This app offers volume boosts, music enhancement, and even a hearing assessment. Record audio and review transcriptions to never miss a word.

Volume boost presetsMusic enhancementHearing assessment
💪 Health & Fitness
(2K)
freemium
14
Sound Amplifier
Sound Amplifier
Sound Amplifier
Max Volume Booster Hearing Aid
Free

Transform your phone into a powerful hearing aid. This app amplifies sound up to 100x, enhances voice clarity, and reduces background noise. Protect your hearing while easily listening to conversations, lectures, or TV with connected headphones.

Volume amplification up to 100xVoice isolation for clearer conversationsHearing protection features
🔧 Utilities
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
15
ReSound Smart 3D
ReSound Smart 3D
ReSound Smart 3D
by GN Resound A/S
Free

Control your hearing aids directly from your mobile device. Adjust volume, change programs, personalize sound settings, and even locate lost devices. Receive remote updates and support from your hearing care professional.

Remote hearing aid controlProgram and sound adjustmentFavorite settings with location tagging
🏥 Medical
(87K)
free
16
Oticon Companion
Oticon Companion
Oticon Companion
Hearing aid remote control
Free

Control your hearing aids directly from your mobile device. Adjust volume, switch programs, and manage streaming audio. Features like SpeechBooster and HearingFitness™ enhance your listening experience and track progress.

Adjust volume individually or togetherSwitch hearing aid programsCheck hearing aid battery levels
🏥 Medical
(56K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Captify: Live Caption Deaf+HoH
Captify: Live Caption Deaf+HoH
Captify: Live Caption Deaf+HoH
Transcribe Speech/Voice - Text
Free

This application uses advanced AI and your device's microphone to convert spoken words into text in real-time. It offers support for over 100 languages and functions entirely offline, ensuring your conversations remain private. Transcription speed varies by device, with newer models offering faster performance.

Real-time speech transcriptionSupports over 100 languagesOffline functionality
🏥 Medical
(8)
free
18
Hear Boost: Hearing  Ear Aid
Hear Boost: Hearing  Ear Aid
Hear Boost: Hearing Ear Aid
Live Listen Hearing & Recorder
Free

Amplify your hearing and record distant sounds with this app. It allows you to capture conversations and ambient noises at up to 200x your microphone's normal capacity. Features include microphone input selection, voice filtering, and an equalizer for sound adjustment.

Enhanced hearing and recordingCapture distant conversationsUp to 200x microphone amplification
🔧 Utilities
(11K)
subscription
19
Hearing Helper - Live Captions
Hearing Helper - Live Captions
Hearing Helper - Live Captions
Voice to Text for HoH & Deaf
$2.99

This app converts spoken words into text in real-time, aiding communication for individuals who are hard of hearing, deaf, or learning English. It features easy editing of transcribed text and adjustable font sizes for improved readability. The app aims to facilitate clearer conversations between loved ones.

Real-time speech to textQuick text editingAdjustable font size
🏥 Medical
(636)
free
20
Signia App
Signia App
Signia App
Be Brilliant™
Free

This app enhances your hearing aid experience by offering remote control for volume and settings. It facilitates communication with hearing professionals and provides access to helpful videos. Additionally, it helps you monitor your physical fitness and hearing activity.

Remote volume and settings controlPersonalized hearing adjustmentsTelehealth connection with hearing professionals
🏥 Medical
(16K)
free