Accessibility
Live Captions for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People
Follow speech and respond clearly at dinners, appointments, on trips, in lectures and at events.
Read articleUnderstand anyone, anywhere
Live translation for in-person meetings and lectures.
Tap once and follow continuous translated captions as people speak. Understand long meetings, lectures and everyday conversations in 37+ languages, even from the back of the room.
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4.5on the App Store
Free to download37+ languagesNo setup required
How ekto works
Three simple steps to follow conversations in real time
1
Open ekto
Start captions in seconds and choose your languages for talks, classes, tours or face-to-face conversations.
2
Capture speech live
ekto listens through your microphone and turns speech into readable captions and translations as people speak.
3
Keep up naturally
Read along while you listen. Save transcripts to review what you missed after your lecture or meeting.
Built for in-person understanding
Real-Time AI Captions
Read live speech as text, with speaker identification for meetings (beta) and custom words for names and technical terms.
Picture-in-Picture Mode
Keep captions visible in a floating window while you take notes or use other apps during a lecture or meeting.
37+ Language AI Translation
Follow continuous translated captions in 37+ languages for multilingual conversations in the same room.
One app for lectures, conferences, sermons and conversations
Wherever you need to understand what is being said in person, ekto keeps up in real time.
Live captions for lectures and seminars
Follow lecturers even from the back row. Read translated captions during class and save transcripts to review before exams.
Learn moreReal-time translation at conferences and events
Understand talks, panels and networking conversations when speakers use another language.
Learn moreCaptions for deaf and hard-of-hearing users
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Learn moreLive captions for church sermons
Follow sermons and services in your language. Live Link lets the congregation read along on their own phones.
Real-time conversation translator
Talk face to face. Two-Way Mode translates both sides of the conversation as you speak.
Doctor’s appointments and travel
Read what is said at appointments, help desks and on tours, and revisit the transcript when you need to check a detail.
Try live captions at your next lecture, meeting or service
Download Free4.5 stars on the App Store • 37+ languages • No signup required
Pricing
Unlimited captions and translation
Use ekto as much as you need, with each live session supporting up to 2 hours. US App Store pricing is shown below; prices may vary by country or region.
Weekly
$14.99per week
Unlimited usage • 2-hour sessions
Monthly
$34.99per month
Unlimited usage • 2-hour sessions
Best value
Quarterly
$79.99per 3 months
Unlimited usage • 2-hour sessions
Final subscription options and local pricing are confirmed in the App Store before purchase.
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Read articleFrequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before your first live session
Is ekto free to download?
Yes. Download ekto free on the App Store to try live captions and translation. A premium subscription unlocks unlimited use, with each live session supporting up to 2 hours.
How accurate are the live captions?
ekto uses AI speech recognition for real-world listening, including when you sit far from the speaker. Audio quality and background noise affect results. Add custom words to help with names, jargon and technical terms.
What languages does ekto translate?
ekto translates speech between 37+ languages in real time with automatic language detection. Read captions in the original language or translated into yours.
Does ekto work offline?
No. An internet connection and microphone access are required for live captions and translation.
Does ekto record or store my audio?
No audio is stored and your conversations are not used for AI training. You can save transcripts to review later and keep control of them.
Can I use ekto for lectures, church services or conferences?
Yes. Use ekto for in-person lectures, sermons, conferences, meetings and tours. Picture-in-picture keeps captions visible while you take notes. Live Link lets an audience follow along through a web link on their own devices.
Can ekto translate continuously during a long meeting?
Yes. Tap once for continuous, hands-free translated captions during lectures and meetings, with each live session supporting up to 2 hours. ekto can capture speech from across the room, save transcripts and generate AI summaries for review afterward.
Start using your pocket interpreter for real life
Follow speech with live captions and translation at lectures, meetings and conversations. Open ekto and start reading along in seconds.
Available on iOS • No signup required
ekto: Live AI Captions
4.5 stars • 37+ languages