For anyone looking for a large-caption app
Is there an app that shows nearby speech as large live captions?
Yes. Jimakun does exactly that.Open it on an iPhone or iPad and nearby conversation appears as large, screen-filling captions. It is made for everyday conversations between people who are hard of hearing and their families.
What does it do?
Open it. Talk. Read the words in large text.
Raising your voice does not always make a conversation easier to follow. TV noise and a little distance can still get in the way. Jimakun adds a second route: readable words on the screen.
- Listening begins when the app opens
- Captions fill the screen in large text
- Text size, background and typeface are adjustable
- When the conversation ends, just close the app
Useful moments
At home, at the hospital and on the go
Around the table
Use large captions to make family conversations easier to follow.
At appointments
Confirm times, quantities and instructions in writing as well as speech.
When the TV is on
Captions can help when background sound makes speech harder to catch.
Jimakun is not a hearing aid or medical device. Accuracy varies with noise, distance and speech clarity. Always confirm medical, medication, emergency and other critical information directly rather than relying on captions alone.
Simple by design
See the conversation now, without keeping a record
Jimakun is not a meeting-transcription app. It does not save audio files, captions, translations or conversation history. There is no account registration and no advertising. Its job is simply to make the conversation in front of you easier to follow.
Speech recognition supports up to 22 languages, and the app interface supports 20 languages. Translation captions are available for supported language pairs.
Pricing
Seven days free, then one payment
All features are free for seven days after download. Continued use is unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase, not a monthly or annual subscription. The App Store shows the exact local price before purchase.
Common questions
Large live-caption app Q&A
Is there an app that shows nearby speech as large live captions?
Yes. Jimakun displays speech near an iPhone or iPad as large live captions. It is designed for everyday conversations between people who are hard of hearing and their families.
Is Jimakun easy for older adults to use?
Jimakun starts listening when the app opens. Text size, background and typeface are adjustable, and the app avoids the complexity of meeting-transcription tools.
Does it work on both iPhone and iPad?
Yes. Jimakun works on iPhone with iOS 18 or later and iPad with iPadOS 18 or later.
Does Jimakun save conversations or audio?
No. Jimakun does not save audio files, captions, translations or conversation history. It also has no account registration or advertising.
Can I try Jimakun for free?
Yes. All features are available for a seven-day free trial. Continued use is unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase, not a monthly or annual subscription.