Best Earshot Live Transcription Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free earshot live transcription apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Earshot Live Transcription Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Earshot Live TranscriptionEarshot Live TranscriptionFree5.0★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
2Ava: Transcribe Voice to TextAva: Transcribe Voice to TextFree4.4★ (4.1K)NoYesAug 2026
3Earshot — Live CaptionsEarshot — Live CaptionsFree5.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
4Ogmo: Live Transcribe CaptionsOgmo: Live Transcribe CaptionsFreeNoYesAug 2026
5Fathom AI: AI Note TakerFathom AI: AI Note TakerFree4.4★ (7)NoYesAug 2026
6Rylo: Live Call CaptioningRylo: Live Call CaptioningFree4.6★ (3.3K)NoNoAug 2026
7Otua - Live CaptionsOtua - Live CaptionsFreeNoJul 2026
8Utterly - AI TranscriptionUtterly - AI TranscriptionFreeNoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Earshot Live Transcription

Earshot Live Transcription#1

Earshot Live Transcription by Brian Kemler

Captions for speech
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
5.0(3 ratings)
Free
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This app provides real-time, on-device captioning for conversations, lectures, and ambient sounds. It prioritizes privacy and offline functionality, making speech accessible without cloud processing. It also offers translation and urgent sound alerts.

Ava: Transcribe Voice to Text#2

Ava: Transcribe Voice to Text by Transcense, Inc.

Live captions & transcriptions
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.4😐(4.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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
Earshot — Live Captions#3

Earshot — Live Captions by Tyler Mundy

See who's saying what, live
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides live, real-time captions for conversations, distinguishing speakers with unique colors and names. It saves and exports transcripts privately on your device, making conversations more accessible.

More Earshot Live Transcription apps to explore

4
Ogmo: Live Transcribe Captions
Ogmo: Live Transcribe Captions
Ogmo: Live Transcribe Captions
Speech to text for Deaf & HoH
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
5
Fathom AI: AI Note Taker
Fathom AI: AI Note Taker
Fathom AI: AI Note Taker
Record & Transcribe with AI
Free

Effortlessly convert spoken words into detailed notes and concise summaries. This tool automatically transcribes meetings, lectures, and voice memos, extracting key points and action items. Engage with your recordings by asking questions directly to the AI.

Record and transcribe audio up to 3 hoursGenerate AI-powered summariesChat with your notes to find information
📚 Education
(7)
free with in-app purchases
6
Rylo: Live Call Captioning
Rylo: Live Call Captioning
Rylo: Live Call Captioning
Deaf & Hearing Loss Captions
Free

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.

Real-time call captioningLive in-person conversation transcriptionKeep existing phone number
🔧 Utilities
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Otua - Live Captions
Otua - Live Captions
Otua - Live Captions
by Valentin Folliguet
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Utterly - AI Transcription
Utterly - AI Transcription
Utterly - AI Transcription
Private Offline Voice to Text
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
eyeHear
eyeHear
eyeHear
Caption Any Conversation
Free

This app transforms spoken words into large, easy-to-read text on your iPhone screen, facilitating conversations for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. It also allows for manual text input when speech is not an option.

Real-time speech-to-text captioningLarge, easy-to-read text displayManual keyboard input for text
🔍 Reference
(58)
free
10
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
(7.6K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Live Captions, Translation
Live Captions, Translation
Live Captions, Translation
Real-time live captions
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Live Captions HearBee
Live Captions HearBee
Live Captions HearBee
Speech to Text for Deaf & HoH
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
13
Transcribe - Speech to Text
Transcribe - Speech to Text
Transcribe - Speech to Text
AI Note Taker, Audio & Video
Free

This AI-powered app converts audio and video into text, supporting over 100 languages. It offers live transcription, file uploads, and AI-generated summaries. Perfect for meetings, lectures, and voice notes, it helps you focus on content rather than typing.

AI transcription for live speech and filesSupports 100+ languages and dialectsAI-powered summaries and key points
🔧 Utilities
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
14
AI Captioner
AI Captioner
AI Captioner
Real-time voice transcription
Free

This app provides offline, real-time voice transcription without needing an internet connection. It's ideal for quickly converting spoken words into text during meetings, while watching TV, or in conversations.

Real-time live transcriptionFully offline functionalityNo internet required
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free
15
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
(3.5K)
free
16
NALscribe: live captions
NALscribe: live captions
NALscribe: live captions
Speech-to-text hearing help
Free

This tool provides real-time speech-to-text captioning to assist individuals with hearing impairments in understanding conversations. It offers features like offline mode, adjustable text size, and multiple language support to enhance communication accessibility.

Real-time speech-to-text transcriptionOffline mode for privacy and connectivityAdjustable caption size and text scaling
🔧 Utilities
(14)
free
17
AiRC Transcriber
AiRC Transcriber
AiRC Transcriber
Private Secure transcription
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
18
CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字
CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字
CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字
即聽即現|聽障輔助・會議課堂逐字稿
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
19
Live CC
Live CC
Live CC
Transcribe live speech to text
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

This app assists individuals with hearing impairments by transcribing spoken words into text in real-time. It's designed for everyday situations where understanding conversations can be challenging. Simply point your device's microphone towards the speaker to see the text appear on your screen.

Real-time speech transcriptionAssists hearing impaired usersSiri shortcut integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(10)
free
20
Live Transcriber: AI Recorder
Live Transcriber: AI Recorder
Live Transcriber: AI Recorder
Private Speech to Text & Notes
Free

This app records, transcribes, and translates speech in real-time, all processed locally on your device for complete privacy. It works offline, making it ideal for capturing conversations, lectures, and notes anywhere.

Offline real-time speech-to-textInstant offline translation100% offline processing
📊 Productivity
(2)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Earshot Live Transcription

What are the best earshot live transcription apps for iPhone?
Earshot Live Transcription tops our earshot live transcription apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top earshot live transcription apps we rank are free to download, including Earshot Live Transcription and Ava: Transcribe Voice to Text.
Earshot Live Transcription has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ earshot live transcription apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Earshot is a free application. There are no hidden costs, in-app purchases, or subscription fees required to use its full functionality.
Earshot is currently available for iPhone devices running iOS 17 or later. It requires a one-time download of the speech model, after which it can function offline.