Live Transcribe
What is Live Transcribe?
Live Transcribe is a Utilities app by Mighty Fine Apps that displays live captions of speech for d/Deaf and hard of hearing people. It works in noisy places and group settings, offers an Offline Mode, and color-codes words by speaker. Transcripts are shared only when the user chooses.
Pricing. Live Transcribe is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Family dinners, doctor's appointments, and meetings
- Group conversations in noisy restaurants
- Hearing aid users when aids fall short in noise or groups
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Why this app is in C tier
Live Transcribe scores 81 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 79, App Store search rank 52, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps. Accurate live captions for d/Deaf and hard of hearing. Reliable in noisy places and group settings. Perfect alongside hearing aids when they aren’t enough. BUILT DIFFERENT • Accuracy - Best-in-class captions in 145+ languages. • Noisy Places - Works well in restaurants, in groups, and at distance. • Offline Mode - Continue when Wi-Fi or cellular drops. • Privacy - You choose if and when to share your transcripts. • Readability - Large, bold text for tired eyes and distant viewing. • Speaker Detection - Follow group chats with color-coded words. • Simplicity - Easily adopted by older and less-technical people. • Independent - Sustainable, iOS only, not affiliated with Google. DESIGNED FOR YOU • Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Stay independent at home and at work. • Hearing Aid Users - When aids fall short in noise or in groups. • Recent Hearing Loss - Rejoin the conversation right away. • Hearing Spouses & Family - Communicate more easily with a loved one. • Caregivers & Adult Children - Support a parent, child, or patient. • Faith-Community Members - Follow sermons, prayers, and group study. TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS • 6+ years on the market. • 15m+ c
Compare in Hearing Assistance
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | C | C |
| Score | 81 / 100 | 81 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 8.0K | 43.2K | 7.1K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.3 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 2d ago | 223d ago | 75d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free download | Free download |
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See all 24 ›Questions about Live Transcribe
Is Live Transcribe free?
The listing says free to download. The description also calls it an independent paid product with a subscription and says current pricing is shown in-app and on the website. In-app purchases: not stated on the App Store.
Does it work without Wi-Fi or cellular service?
The listing says Offline Mode lets the app continue when Wi-Fi or cellular drops. Beyond that, the listing does not give further detail on offline performance.
Who controls whether my transcripts are shared?
The listing says you choose if and when to share your transcripts, and that the app is designed to give you full control over whether transcripts are summarized or shared.
What is Live Transcribe good for?
Live Transcribe is built for family dinners, doctor's appointments, and meetings, group conversations in noisy restaurants, hearing aid users when aids fall short in noise or groups. It sits in the hearing assistance list on AppTierList.
Is Live Transcribe worth it?
Live Transcribe is C tier, ranked #17 of 25 hearing assistance apps with a score of 81 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 7,977 ratings. 16 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Live Transcribe compare to Jabra Enhance Pro?
Live Transcribe is C tier at 81; Jabra Enhance Pro is C tier at 81. They score the same. Live Transcribe is free to download, Jabra Enhance Pro is free to download.
How often is Live Transcribe updated?
Live Transcribe was updated 2 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Hearing Assistance
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 81 / 100
- Rank in list
- #17 of 25
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 7,977
- Recent reviews
- 3.9 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (2 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Family dinners, doctor's appointments, and meetings, Group conversations in noisy restaurants, Hearing aid users when aids fall short in noise or groups
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 108 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed