Hearing Helper - Live Captions is a medical app developed by Mighty Fine Apps LLC. Available for $2.99, it was updated to v1.70 on July 13, 2021, and currently holds a 4.51 out of 5 rating based on 585 reviews. Before downloading, make sure your device has at least 19 MB of free space and runs Android 9+ or iOS 10.0+.
Voice to Text for HoH & Deaf
Video: Hearing Helper Overview
Description
Hearing Helper is specifically designed for anyone trying to talk with HoH (Hard of Hearing), Deaf, or ESL (English as a Second Language) friends and family.
Hearing Helper - Live Captions can be played on Windows and macOS using Android emulators such as BlueStacks. Download an APK version and follow our BlueStacks installation guide to get started. For help with downloading or installing APK files, visit our forums.
User Reviews and Ratings
★★★★★Deaf moms life line
My mother is deaf and without this app she would not understand what’s going on. This has been a miracle for us. We can finally put away the pad and pen. Thank you. Just wish I could make the font even bigger on my iPad
★★★★★Life Changing
This app has been life changing for my elderly grandmother that suffers from hearing loss. The simplicity and accuracy of the app allows her to easily communicate with others in any scenario - informal conversation, hospital, restaurants, etc.
Thanks for creating this - I hope others can find it as useful.
★★★★★Solved a big problem
My husband refuses to get hearing aids. Our communication with each other was frustrating. Writing down everything I wanted to communicate to him was aggravating not to mention time consuming. Hearing Helper has made a big difference. I can easily talk into my speaker and it prints out my words on my phone which I then hand to my husband. Because I have the font larger, he easily can read it. It’s been a lifesaver. Wish I had found this app sooner.
★★☆☆☆Useful, but flawed
It is very useful, but it drops the first word, or two or three. You have to say the first word then pause, then speak slowly and distinctly. Sometimes it is such a mess it is easier to just start over. Having said all that it sure is easier than carrying a big white board.
★★★★☆Nice app, would be awesome with updates!
This app can hear when whispering from at least a foot away. I will try for longer distances next!
Some updates that would be great...
1. Changing the mic button to "start" and "stop" functions. It would be great to not have to hold down the button in order to transcribe.
My thumb gets tired easily (I find play games enough lol).
2. If possible having a way to do languages in the future!
Otherwise the app is great so far! I have a deaf friend who I am trying to look for an alternative as i am
