Google Live Transcribe vs Live Transcribe (Mighty Fine Apps): Side-by-Side Comparison
This page puts Google Live Transcribe and Live Transcribe (Mighty Fine Apps) side by side. It shows what each maker or store says. It does not pick a winner.
At a glance
| Feature | Google Live Transcribe | Live Transcribe (Mighty Fine Apps) |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Google LLC | Mighty Fine Apps LLC |
| Group | Live captions | Live captions |
| Works on | Android | iPhone, iPad |
| Built into the phone | No | No |
| Cost | No cost. The Google Play listing shows no price. | No cost to download, paid options. The App Store lists the app as free with in-app purchases. It names monthly, yearly and Starter plans. Current prices show in the app and on the maker's website. |
| Good for | Android users who want captions in the room. | iPhone users who want a dedicated captioning app with more than the built-in captions. |
Main differences
- Google Live Transcribe works on Android. Live Transcribe (Mighty Fine Apps) works on iPhone, iPad.
- Google Live Transcribe: no cost. Live Transcribe (Mighty Fine Apps): no cost to download, paid options.
What each one does
Google Live Transcribe
- Writes real-time text of conversations in over 80 languages and dialects.
- Lets you add custom words.
- Vibrates when someone says your name.
- Lets you type a reply.
- Works with wired, Bluetooth and USB microphones.
- Can save transcripts for 3 days. This is off until you turn it on.
- Includes Sound Notifications for sounds such as smoke alarms.
Live Transcribe (Mighty Fine Apps)
- Writes live text of speech. The developer lists support for 145+ languages.
- Works offline.
- Shows large, bold text.
- Marks speakers with colored words.
- Lets you choose whether to share a transcript.
What each one needs
Google Live Transcribe
- An Android phone with Android 12 or later.
Live Transcribe (Mighty Fine Apps)
- An iPhone or iPad with iOS 15 or later.
Good to know
Google Live Transcribe
- The Google Play listing says the app now has a sign-to-text feature that uses the camera to turn American Sign Language into English.
- Google's listing names the app Live Transcribe & Notifications.
- Pixel phones and some other phones have the app already installed.
- A different app with a similar name, Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps, is for iPhone.
Live Transcribe (Mighty Fine Apps)
- This is not Google's Live Transcribe. It has a similar name and a different maker.
- The App Store listing says the app contains advertising.
- The listing does not mention a trial.
How to choose
- Check your phone first. Some apps work on one kind of phone only.
- Read the limits for each app above. Then read each full page.
- Check the cost on the store listing before you install.
- Try one app at a time. Tell your audiologist which one helps.
This guide is general information. It does not diagnose hearing loss and it does not replace a hearing evaluation. An app cannot tell you why you hear less. An audiologist can.
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Sources
We read these pages on November 10, 2026. Prices and phone requirements change, so check the listing before you install.
- Google Live Transcribe: Live Transcribe & Notifications on Google Play
- Google Live Transcribe: Google: turn on Sound Notifications
- Live Transcribe (Mighty Fine Apps): Live Transcribe on the App Store
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