Best Deaf Chat Apps

212+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free deaf chat apps? 19 of our 212+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Deaf Chat

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
Rylo: Live Call Captioning#2

Rylo: Live Call Captioning by Nagish Inc.

Call Captioning for Deaf/HoH
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(3K ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time transcription
  • 👍 Helpful for hearing-impaired users
  • 🚀 Seamless phone call experience
  • 👍 Excellent customer support

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent call quality and connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Captions not always accurate
  • 🐛 Difficulty with registration and account setup
Lingvano - Learn Sign Language#3

Lingvano - Learn Sign Language by Lingvano GmbH

Beginner-friendly ASL lessons
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.9😊(110K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#26in 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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Limited free content
  • 🐛 Video/picture issues

More Deaf Chat apps to explore

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Deaf Missions Video
Deaf Missions Video
Deaf Missions Video
by Deaf Missions
Free

Access high-quality biblical video content in American Sign Language for personal growth and connection. Study the Bible, enjoy daily devotions, and engage children with dedicated programs. Share messages and download content for offline viewing.

Bible study in ASLDaily devotionsChildren's programs
🌟 Lifestyle
(26)
free
5
Live Transcribe
Live Transcribe
Live Transcribe
Deaf Voice Dictation to Text
Free

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.

Real-time transcription145+ languages supportedAdjustable text size
🔧 Utilities
(7.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
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
8
Tive
Tive
Tive
VRS, VRI & Community
Free

This platform offers a vibrant community space for the d/Deaf, Hard of Hearing (HOH), and CODA community. It provides curated content, social networking features, direct messaging, and on-demand ASL interpreter services for seamless communication and connection.

Curated community content (TiveHub)Social networking and sharing (TiveMix)Direct text and video chat (TiveChat)
🌐 Social Networking
(201)
free
9
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
10
Just Talk! Live Chat
Just Talk! Live Chat
Just Talk! Live Chat
Deaf and Hard of Hearing app!
Free

This communication tool provides real-time text chat with speech-to-text and text-to-speech capabilities. It also features animated ASL sticker emojis for enhanced expression in live conversations. Designed for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and their contacts.

Real-time text chatSpeech-to-text conversionText-to-speech conversion
🌐 Social Networking
(3)
free
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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
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Deaf Welcome TV
Deaf Welcome TV
Deaf Welcome TV
by TvStartup Inc.
Free

This app offers entertainment, information, and inspiration for both Signers and non-Signers. It aims to promote love and peace by uniting diverse audiences through its programming.

Entertainment programsInformative contentInspirational stories
🎬 Entertainment
(2)
free
13
DeafChat - Deaf & Mute Helper
DeafChat - Deaf & Mute Helper
DeafChat - Deaf & Mute Helper
Speech to Text and Reverse
$4.99

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription and text-to-speech conversion using AI. It's designed to help deaf or deaf-muted individuals understand spoken conversations and communicate by typing messages that are then spoken aloud.

Real-time speech transcriptionText-to-speech conversionAI-powered technology
📊 Productivity
(1)
paid
14
OnlyDeaf
OnlyDeaf
OnlyDeaf
- Dating App
Free

This app is a dating platform designed for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and ASL users. It offers a safe and accessible space to connect with others, build authentic relationships, and foster a sense of community.

Connect with deaf and hard-of-hearing singlesAccessible design and interfaceSafe and secure with verification
🌟 Lifestyle
(12)
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
16
Deaf Transcriber : HearingPal
Deaf Transcriber : HearingPal
Deaf Transcriber : HearingPal
Speech to Text & Hearing Aid
Free
🏥 Medical
(4)
17
Live Transcribe Deaf - Relay
Live Transcribe Deaf - Relay
Live Transcribe Deaf - Relay
Realtime Speech to Text
Free

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription to help d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals communicate. It offers accurate transcription in over 60 languages, with privacy-focused local storage and an offline mode.

Real-time speech transcriptionOffline transcription modePrivacy-focused local storage
🔧 Utilities
(112)
free with in-app purchases
18
Deaf Transcribe Assistant
Deaf Transcribe Assistant
Deaf Transcribe Assistant
Live caption,transcriber
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Deaf Talk
Deaf Talk
Deaf Talk
by AppOgram Engineering LLC
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
20
Hi There!!!
Hi There!!!
Hi There!!!
Deaf and Hard of Hearing app!
Free

This app provides a communication system for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, featuring real-time captions, instant messaging, and ASL sticker emojis within video calls. It also offers a text chat board with similar features for various environments.

Real-time speech-to-text captionsInstant messagingAnimated ASL sticker emojis
🌐 Social Networking
(7)
free with in-app purchases