# TextHear

> Speech to text hearing assist

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1246677907](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1246677907)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1246677907`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WellSource Ltd.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 1.30 / 5 (10 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2018-11-02
- **First published:** 2017-06-22
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/texthear/id1246677907)
- **Website:** [https://texthear.com](https://texthear.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://speechnotes.co/#privacy](https://speechnotes.co/#privacy)

## Description

Hard-of-hearing's personal transcriber - everywhere & any time. Easier than lip-reading. Writes down clearly every word that is being said. Extremely accurate. Non-stop!

* Please note: app is free to download & test for 1 minute. After that - you will have to purchase transcription minutes at ±$0.3 a minute. We hope you will find it worthwhile for its return in reliability, accuracy, elegancy & simplicity - a single touch to transcribe non-stop. We understand it's a bit pricy in today's market, but it's cause we ourselves pay for the transcription by the minute to our service provider (we chose to use Google's paid Speech-to-Text service for its accuracy and reliability).
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As many amongst us suffer from reduced hearing, our mission is to help make everyday-life better for the hearing impaired, using cutting-edge technologies. 

TextHear's app does non-stop high-precision speech transcription, suitable as a stand-alone app for non-stop dictation and for use with the TextHear phone adapter and microphone to aid hearing-impaired. As such, TextHear transforms any land line phone to a caption-phone, without the need for a second line.

Using it with a microphone, in face to face conversations, enables the hard of hearing to SEE what is being said. It is much easier than lips-reading and you won't miss a word. Simply place the microphone in front of them, click the mic - and let our app transcribe for you in real-time what they are saying.

## Rankings

- #584,105 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews praise the app concept and acceptable transcription quality but overwhelmingly criticize the pricing model. The main issues are the high cost for short transcription blocks, the lack of affordable pricing tiers or subscriptions, and the perceived price gap vs. Android where the app is free or cheaper. Additional concerns include accidental purchases and the notion that the iOS version is not as good as Android. Improving pricing, offering longer-duration packs or a subscription, and aligning quality with Android could improve user reception.

### Pros

- Great concept/product with potential to help deaf people and teachers.
- Transcription quality is fine.
- Could be valuable for everyday conversations when audio isn't available (e.g., meetings or when not using hearing devices).

### Cons

- Pricing is too high (e.g., $8.99 for 30 minutes).
- Pricing structure lacks affordable tiers or a subscription, making regular use unsustainable.
- Android version is free or cheaper, leading to perceived unfairness and poorer iOS value.
- In-app purchase can be triggered accidentally, leading to unwanted charges.
- iOS version reportedly not on par with Android in terms of quality/value.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1246677907)