Hearing Words

Big clear words as people talk

Your phone writes down what people say, in big clear words. No internet needed. Nothing leaves your phone. Your first hour is free. Then pay once, or once a year.

For iPhone. Made by a hard-of-hearing developer who uses it every day.

Coming soon to the App Store

What it does for you

  • Big clear words

    What people say shows up on your screen as they say it, in type as big as you like. The largest size can be read from across a table.

  • Names appear

    When someone says their name, it is shown in front of their words, so you can see who said what.

  • Works with no internet

    No Wi-Fi, no signal, no problem. It works the same in Airplane Mode.

  • Nothing leaves your phone

    No account, no sign-in. What you say, and what is said to you, stays on your phone.

What it costs

Your first hour is free.

Try it in your own kitchen and your own café. The clock only runs while the app is listening, and it never cuts you off in the middle of a talk. The free hour does not sign you up for anything. When it is used up, pick the plan that suits you. Both give you unlimited listening:

Hearing Words Forever

$34.99 one time

Pay once and it is yours for good. No bills later.

Hearing Words Yearly

$9.99 a year

Renews each year until you cancel. Cancel any time in your iPhone Settings.

Both give you the very same app, with no limit on how long you listen. No ads, no other charges. Both plans work with Family Sharing, so a son or daughter can buy it and share it with you.

To buy, or to bring back something you bought, tap the gear in the app, then Unlock Hearing Words.

Prices are in US dollars. The App Store shows the price for your country.

How to start

  1. Open Hearing Words and tap Start.
  2. Allow the microphone when your phone asks.
  3. Put the phone where people are talking. Read.
  4. Tap Stop when you are done. The conversation is saved for you.

Questions? See Help, or email support@hearingwords.app. A person will reply.