In short
How they differ.
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- Apple Live Captions also has a computer app.
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The details.
| Apple Live Captions | Google Live Caption | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Apple | |
| What it says it is | “By default, Live Captions transcribes audio from all apps.” | “Live Caption automatically captions speech on your device.” |
| Free plan | Not statedBuilt in; on Mac 'available only on Mac computers with Apple silicon' when the system language is English (U.S.) or English (Canada) (macOS 15 guide). | Not statedBuilt in on Pixel and selected Android phones; languages vary by device. |
| Plans | Not shown | Not shown |
| Runs on | macOS (Apple silicon), iPhone (FaceTime) | Android (Pixel and selected phones) |
| Latest update | — | — |
| Its terms | “The accuracy of Live Captions may vary and should not be relied upon in high-risk or emergency situations.”In its terms · Mac User Guide | “Live Caption works best on audio with clear speech and low background noise.”In its terms · Android Accessibility Help: Live Caption |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | · Description · company-reported | · Description · company-reported |
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