Live Transcribe (Mighty Fine Apps): What It Does and What You Need
An iPhone app that writes speech as text, with several caption modes.
At a glance
| Maker | Mighty Fine Apps LLC |
|---|---|
| Group | Live captions |
| Works on | iPhone, iPad |
| Cost | 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 | iPhone users who want a dedicated captioning app with more than the built-in captions. |
What it does
- 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 you need
- An iPhone or iPad with iOS 15 or later.
Good to know
- 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.
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.
More in live captions
Google Live Transcribe
Google LLC
Turns speech around you into text on an Android phone.
NALscribe
National Acoustic Laboratories
A live captioning app from a hearing research laboratory.
Ava
Transcense, Inc.
Captions group talk and shows who is speaking.
Live Captions (iPhone)
Apple
Captions audio on your iPhone and talk around you.
Where Live Transcribe (Mighty Fine Apps) fits
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Read more on our site
- Hearing better on phones and captions
- Noisy rooms and distance
- How to talk with someone who has hearing loss
- What is Auracast?
Questions to bring to your visit
Write these on your phone or print this page. Bring them to your hearing evaluation.
- Which captions can I read at a glance in a group?
- Can my hearing aids stream sound while I read captions?
- Which places near me have a loop system or Auracast?
Sources
We read these pages on November 10, 2026. Prices and phone requirements change, so check the listing before you install.
Need help with this app?
Using captions all day? Your hearing may need a closer look. Call 650-342-9449.
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