Facilitate communication with individuals who are hard of hearing. Type or dictate messages, save them for later, and easily copy or share your text. Customize font settings and enjoy a simple, private experience.
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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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
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4.4😐(4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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.
What We Love
- 💡 Great for deaf/hard of hearing users
- 🚀 Accurate transcription in quiet environments
- 👍 Helpful for medical appointments and group conversations
- 👍 Saves transcripts for later reference
Room to Improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, often misses or incorrectly transcribes words
- 🐛 Frequent crashes or freezes, especially on newer devices
- 🐛 Poor performance in noisy environments
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