Best Deaf Chat Apps

223+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free deaf chat apps? 19 of our 223+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Deaf Chat Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TiveTiveFree4.6★ (214)NoNoSep 2026
2CaptionCallCaptionCallFree4.8★ (3.6K)NoNoSep 2026
3Deaf Church WhereDeaf Church WhereFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
4Live Transcribe Deaf - RelayLive Transcribe Deaf - RelayFree4.8★ (149)YesYesSep 2026
5Ava: Transcribe Voice to TextAva: Transcribe Voice to TextFree4.4★ (4.2K)NoYesSep 2026
6Rylo: Live Call CaptioningRylo: Live Call CaptioningFree4.6★ (3.5K)NoNoSep 2026
7ntouch®ntouch®Free4.1★ (497)NoNoSep 2026
8Lingvano - Learn Sign LanguageLingvano - Learn Sign LanguageFree4.9★ (116K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Deaf Chat

Tive#1

Tive by Tive, LLC

VRS, VRI, and your people
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.6(214 ratings)
Free
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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.

CaptionCall#2

CaptionCall by MachineGenius

Phone Call Captioning
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(3.6K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great captioning quality
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate transcription
  • 🔓 Ability to use own phone number
  • 💡 Saves call transcripts for reference
  • 👍 Helpful for hearing-impaired users
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional dropped calls
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with personal data
  • 🐛 Caller ID issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty with voicemail

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FAQ about Deaf Chat

What are the best deaf chat apps for iPhone?
Tive tops our deaf chat apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 214 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top deaf chat apps we rank are free to download, including Tive and CaptionCall.
Tive has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 223+ deaf chat apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Tive app is a networking and communication platform specifically for the d/Deaf, Hard of Hearing (HOH), and Children Of Deaf Adults (CODA) community. It offers curated content, social networking features, direct messaging, and on-demand ASL interpreter services.
Key features include TiveHub for curated community content, TiveMix for social sharing and engagement, TiveChat for direct text and video messaging, and TiveConnect for HIPAA-compliant, on-demand ASL interpreter services.