Best Deaf Text Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Finding the right deaf text apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 250+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Deaf Text Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Live Captions: TranscribeLive Captions: TranscribeFree4.0★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
2Big TextBig TextFree4.6★ (600)NoYesOct 2026
3SpeakLiz: for deaf peopleSpeakLiz: for deaf peopleFree—NoYesOct 2026
4Deaf Live CaptionDeaf Live CaptionFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
5Digital SignsDigital SignsFree—NoNoMay 2026
6TiveTiveFree4.6★ (223)NoNoOct 2026
7Rylo: Live Call CaptioningRylo: Live Call CaptioningFree4.6★ (4.3K)NoNoOct 2026
8Live TranscribeLive TranscribeFree4.6★ (8K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Deaf Text

Live Captions: Transcribe#1

Live Captions: Transcribe by Alexey Beschetnikov

Hard of hearing: voice to text
Editor's Choice
🏥 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.

Big Text#2

Big Text by David Gaskill

Real time speech to large text
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6(600 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app converts your speech into large, readable text in real-time. It's designed for noisy environments and helps users communicate effectively, especially those who are visually or hearing impaired. Save, share, and replay your messages with customizable fonts and colors for optimal visibility.

SpeakLiz: for deaf people#3

SpeakLiz: for deaf people by Carlos Obando

App for hearing impairment
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app uses AI to analyze sounds and understand human voices in real-time, supporting 35 languages. It can identify sign language and convert it to speech/text, recognize over 300 different sounds, and convert speech to text or text to voice.

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FAQ about Deaf Text

What are the best deaf text apps for iPhone?
Live Captions: Transcribe tops our deaf text apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top deaf text apps we rank are free to download, including Live Captions: Transcribe and Big Text.
Live Captions: Transcribe has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ deaf text apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.