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CICADA Queensland
  • Home
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Bribie Island
    • Brisbane North
    • Brisbane South
    • Bundaberg
    • Fraser Coast
    • Gold Coast
    • Mackay
    • Sunshine Coast
    • Toowoomba
    • Townsville
    • Hearing Solutions Summit
    • Living With Hearing Loss
    • Virtual MeetUps
  • Support / Info
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Rehabilitation
    • Hearing Solutions
    • CICADA CHORUS
    • Implant Info Videos
    • Featured Articles
    • Your Stories
    • Live Transcription Apps
    • Live Captions
    • Print Material
    • Smoke Alarm Scheme
  • About Us
    • Our Coordinators
    • Your Committee
    • Membership
    • Vision & Mission
    • History
    • Other States
  • Contact
  • Shop

Everyday Live Transcription Apps for Hearing Loss

Handy Tools

Live speech-to-text transcription apps convert real-time spoken audio into clear text* on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer. Whether you are at a medical appointment, restaurant, or family gathering, these tools help ensure you follow every conversation effortlessly.


*Please note that most live transcription apps rely on an active mobile data or Wi-Fi internet connection to process speech quickly and accurately. If you are travelling or in areas with poor coverage, consider using apps with built-in offline modes (such as NALScribe or Live Transcribe with offline language packs downloaded).

The Apps we know

NAL Scribe ( iPhone, iPad )

NAL Scribe ( iPhone, iPad )

NAL Scribe ( iPhone, iPad )

  • Developer: National Acoustic Laboratories (Australia)
  • Cost: 100% Free
  • Best For: Medical appointments, counter service, and one-on-one conversations.
  • Key Features: Built in Australia specifically for hearing loss; features extra-large fonts, customizable color contrast, and offline transcription capability without requiring continuous internet access.

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Live Transcribe (Android)

NAL Scribe ( iPhone, iPad )

NAL Scribe ( iPhone, iPad )

  • Developer: Google & Gallaudet University (Android)
  • Cost: 100% Free
  • Best For: Daily conversations and environmental sound awareness.
  • Key Features: High accuracy with internet access; includes offline mode for basic speech recognition; detects ambient non-speech sounds (e.g., doorbells, alarms, dogs barking).

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Otter.ai (iOS, Android, Web)

Otter.ai (iOS, Android, Web)

Otter.ai (iOS, Android, Web)

  • Cost Structure: Free Basic Plan (300 mins/month) | Pro Subscriptions available (~$16.99 AUD/month).
  • Connection Need: Requires active Wi-Fi or mobile data for real-time cloud processing.
  • Best For: Meetings, workplace discussions, lectures, and detailed transcripts.
  • NDIS Claimable: Yes. Subscriptions required for employment, higher education, or plan-managed communication goals can be funded under Core (Consumables) or Capital (Low-Cost Assistive Technology).

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Ava (iOS, Android, Desktop)

Otter.ai (iOS, Android, Web)

Otter.ai (iOS, Android, Web)

  • Cost Structure: Free Basic Tier | Pro / Unlimited Plans available.
  • Connection Need: Requires stable internet connectivity for multi-device sync and live speech-to-text.
  • Best For: Group conversations and family dinners with multiple speakers.
  • NDIS Claimable: Yes. Can be funded under Low-Cost Assistive Technology when supported by an audiologist or allied health recommendation.

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Hosting an Event or Meeting?

CICADA Queensland can provide professional, AI-powered live venue captioning and video conferencing services equipped with Telecoil and multiple device streaming and direct audio streaming for community events, forums, and meetings.

Learn More About Event Live Captions

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