Live Transcribe for iPhone — see every word, the moment it's spoken with iScribe
iScribe: Voice Dictation iOS turns any conversation into clear, real-time transcriptions on your iPhone and iPad. Follow meetings, catch the person at the counter- even through face coverings
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Trusted by thousands of d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing users· +1 million conversations transcribed
Never miss a word — in real time
Text appears on your screen as words are spoken, word by word. iScribe keeps up with fast talkers, group chats, and meetings so you catch every word and reduce misunderstandings at work, in public, and at home.
See What’s Being Said
Text appears on your iPhone and iPad as words are spoken.
Built for the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Designed as an accessibility tool for the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing community — free live caption for face-to-face conversations, appointments, and social events. Full participation, on your terms.
Free live caption to start — AI summaries when you need more
Start free with daily real-time transcriptions. Upgrade for unlimited use plus AI summaries, key points, and action items from any lecture, meeting, or recording.
Save your transcripts with Live Transcribe
Save transcript for future refrence
Save and revisit every transcript
Keep a searchable record of what was said. Save transcripts for future reference, share them, or turn them into notes — nothing slips away.
Customize transcription settings
Customizable for your readability settings with font, text size selections, and more.
Beyond Expectations
iScribe Live Transcribe app exceeded my expectations.
The accuracy, user-friendly interface, and offline functionality make it stand out.
It has simplified my interactions, and the customizable fonts are a thoughtful touch
Must app needed for me to transcribe Find suitable for me, need more features
Stay in every conversation — starting today.
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FAQs
The iScribe app uses real-time speech recognition to transcribe conversations as they happen in live. You can see what’s being said. Just open the app iScribe, tap to start, and spoken words appear instantly on your iPhone or iPad screen, word by word, in real time. Perfect for following conversations as they unfold.
Download and Install: Visit the App Store on your iOS device and search for “Audio transcription: iScribe.” Install the app onto your device, or click the link here. Download Now
Launch the App: Tap on the iScribe icon to open the app.
Grant Permissions: When prompted, grant the necessary permissions for the app to access your device’s microphone and speech recognition features.
Start Transcribing: Once the app is open and permissions are granted, tap the “Start Transcribing” button to begin the transcription process. iScribe will immediately start converting spoken words into written text in real-time and get a summary and insight of your conversation.
Yes, iScribe offers both free and paid options for iPhone users. The free version provides 3 transcriptions per day with essential features, while the premium version offers unlimited transcriptions with enhanced capabilities like AI summaries, key insight, and advanced text customization through a subscription with a 7 -day free trial.
Yes. iScribe is specifically designed as an accessibility tool for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. It provides live captions during face-to-face conversations, meetings, social events, and everyday interactions, giving you independence and full participation in any conversation.
No. iScribe requires an internet connection for live transcription to work. The app transcribes speech in real time using cloud-based speech recognition, so you’ll need Wi-Fi or cellular data during use.
Both. iScribe specializes in live, real-time transcription for in-person conversations. You can also upload pre-recorded video and audio files to transcribe, with AI-generated summaries, key points, and action items. This is perfect for meetings, lectures, or interviews you need to review later.