Observed arrival · 2026-09-25
Hearing Words: live captions with a personal origin
An iPhone app intended to turn nearby speech into large, live captions, without an internet connection. The site says it is coming to the App Store.
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- iPhone users who need captions for in-person conversation
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- The free-hour timer runs only while listening; paid plans are $34.99 once or $9.99 yearly, with Family Sharing.
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The setup instructions call for starting a session, granting microphone access, placing the phone near the speakers, and stopping when the conversation ends. The page says the free hour counts only during listening and will not cut off a conversation midstream. It lists a one-time purchase and a yearly plan, both with Family Sharing; the app itself is still described as coming soon to the App Store.
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