Best Live Captions Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the live captions category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Live Captions Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Live TranscribeLive TranscribeFree4.6★ (8.1K)NoYesNov 2026
2Live Captions: TranscribeLive Captions: TranscribeFree3.4★ (5)NoYesNov 2026
3Live CaptionLive CaptionFree2.6★ (40)NoYesOct 2026
4Captions for Video: AI SubsCaptions for Video: AI SubsFree3.9★ (7)NoYesNov 2026
5Live Subtitles: AI TranslatorLive Subtitles: AI TranslatorFree4.8★ (12)YesYesNov 2026
6臺灣證券交易所 NEW臺灣證券交易所 NEWFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Otua - Live CaptionsOtua - Live CaptionsFree5.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
8Live Captions - Captio AILive Captions - Captio AIFree5.0★ (1)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Live Captions

Live Transcribe#1

Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps LLC

Deaf Voice Dictation to Text
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(8.1K ratings)
FreeIn-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
  • 👍 Saves conversations
  • 👍 Offline functionality

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Limited free trial
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Struggles with background noise and accents
  • 🔒 Confusing subscription model
Live Captions: Transcribe#2

Live Captions: Transcribe by Alexey Beschetnikov

Hard of hearing: voice to text
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
3.4(5 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.

Live Caption#3

Live Caption by Live Caption, Inc.

Caption the world around you.
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
2.6(40 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app transcribes spoken words in real-time, displaying them in large text on your device. It facilitates face-to-face conversations and can be used with multiple languages. The app offers an optional subscription for uninterrupted service.

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FAQ about Live Captions

What are the best live captions apps for iPhone?
Live Transcribe tops our live captions apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 8.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top live captions apps we rank are free to download, including Live Transcribe and Live Captions: Transcribe.
Live Transcribe has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ live captions apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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