Best Hearing Impaired Text Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our hearing impaired text list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Hearing Impaired Text Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Transkriptor Voice To Text	Free	3.8★ (4)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
2	IraKur: Listen to text	Free	—	No	Yes	Aug 2026
3	Turn Text	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
4	Live Transcribe: Audio to Text	Free	—	No	Yes	Sep 2026
5	HearText – Voice to Big Text	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
6	AudioPage: Text to Speech	Free	—	No	Yes	Jul 2026
7	AI Read Aloud Text To Speech	Free	4.7★ (3)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
8	AudibleAnything Text to Speech	Free	4.3★ (102)	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Hearing Impaired Text

#1

Live Captions: Transcribe by Alexey Beschetnikov

Hard of hearing: voice to text

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 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.

#2

IraKur: Listen to text by LUP S COOP TXIKIA

Scan book, PDF, web, photos

Strong Contender

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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#3

Turn Text by Takashi Sato

Type to talk, no voice needed.

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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More Hearing Impaired Text apps to explore

Live Transcribe: Audio to Text

Live Transcribe: Audio to Text

Live Transcribe: Audio to Text

Transcription for the deaf

HearText – Voice to Big Text

HearText – Voice to Big Text

HearText – Voice to Big Text

Speak & Show to Who Can't Hear

This app converts your spoken words into large, mirrored text on your phone's screen. It facilitates face-to-face communication for individuals with hearing loss or in noisy environments, offering instant, setup-free interaction.

Instant voice-to-text conversionMirrored display for easy readingAdjustable text size

free with in-app purchases

AudioPage: Text to Speech

AudioPage: Text to Speech

AudioPage: Text to Speech

Read Aloud PDFs & Audiobooks

AI Read Aloud Text To Speech

AI Read Aloud Text To Speech

AI Read Aloud Text To Speech

Website, ePub, PDF read aloud

This app reads aloud websites, ebooks, and documents using AI-powered voice control. It offers smart language detection, a wide range of voices, and hands-free operation through voice commands. Enjoy a seamless listening experience with features like history management and customizable reading preferences.

Reads websites, ePub, PDF, and text files aloudAI voice control for hands-free operationSmart language detection

📊 Productivity

AudibleAnything Text to Speech

AudibleAnything Text to Speech

AudibleAnything Text to Speech

Top TTS app for Text to Audio

This app transforms written text into natural-sounding audio, making reading more accessible. It supports various input methods like images, PDFs, and typed text, offering a convenient way to consume content on the go. Designed for users with reading challenges, it provides a flexible listening experience.

Text to speech conversionScan books and documentsImport PDF and text files

free with in-app purchases

Text to Voice: LazyReader

Text to Voice: LazyReader

Text to Voice: LazyReader

Any Books Text to Speech

Jimakun: Speech to Big Text

Jimakun: Speech to Big Text

Jimakun: Speech to Big Text

Live Transcription for Seniors

TapListen: Text to Speech

TapListen: Text to Speech

TapListen: Text to Speech

Read Aloud PDFs, Books & Web

Text to Speech: TalkText

Text to Speech: TalkText

Text to Speech: TalkText

Transcribe: audio to text

Convert any written content into natural-sounding audio with this versatile text-to-speech application. It supports various input methods, including document scanning, image text recognition, and web page reading, making content accessible on the go.

Document scanning (PDF, Word)Image text recognitionWeb page reader

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

SeeHear - Text Capture

SeeHear - Text Capture

SeeHear - Text Capture

Text-to-Speech Conversion

📊 Productivity

LUP: Reader, text to speech

LUP: Reader, text to speech

LUP: Reader, text to speech

Autonomy, listening documents

📊 Productivity

Read It Aloud - Text to Speech

Read It Aloud - Text to Speech

Read It Aloud - Text to Speech

Your Real-World TTS Companion.

This app uses your device's camera to read any printed text aloud. It's designed for individuals with low vision, transforming printed material into spoken words for easier comprehension.

Camera text recognitionReal-time speech outputAssists users with low vision

TorTalk - Text To Speech

TorTalk - Text To Speech

TorTalk - Text To Speech

Boost Your Reading Performance

Real time speech to large text

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.

Real-time speech to text conversionLarge, readable text displayMessage library for saving messages

free with in-app purchases

Text to Speech - Reader

Text to Speech - Reader

Text to Speech - Reader

Text Reader: Voice & Text Tool

📊 Productivity

Read Aloud AI - Text to Speech

Read Aloud AI - Text to Speech

Read Aloud AI - Text to Speech

Convert text to natural speech

Convert written content into natural-sounding spoken audio with lifelike voices. Listen to articles, notes, emails, or webpages on the go. Ideal for productivity, accessibility, and effortless content consumption.

High-quality, natural TTS voicesRead webpages by pasting URLType or paste text input

Text to Speech (AI)

Text to Speech (AI)

Text to Speech (AI)

Text to Speech with fair price

📊 Productivity

FAQ about Hearing Impaired Text

What are the best hearing impaired text apps for iPhone?

Transkriptor Voice To Text tops our hearing impaired text apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.8-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free hearing impaired text apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top hearing impaired text apps we rank are free to download, including Transkriptor Voice To Text and IraKur: Listen to text.

Does Transkriptor Voice To Text have ads or in-app purchases?

Transkriptor Voice To Text has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many hearing impaired text apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ hearing impaired text apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.