App Intel

Talk to deaf Grandmother

LiveBarbecue Army41 apps · 1.3M installsLifestyleFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $3.49 per itemcom.bbqarmy.speech

Just large text with voice input for the hearing impaired and elderly.

Alert me★ WatchOpen in Play ↗
Total installs
94,983
exact · Play shows 50,000+
Installs / day
0
since last crawl
Rating
4.0★
830 ratings · 96 reviews
Released
4 Jul 2017
9.3y ago
Last update
22 Sept 2026
v211 · 20d ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
92.8K94.6K96.4K98.2K100K10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct
92.8K94.6K96.4K98.2K100K10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct

Installs per day · last 90 days

00.30.50.8111 Oct12 Oct12 Oct11 Oct: 012 Oct: 0

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

Country data will be available soon.

We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

Top chart positions

Not in any tracked top chart.

App manifest

Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.

Manifest analysis reads only the required APK ranges. Base APK downloads may need separate device splits to install.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • Collects data Location, App activity and 2 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

4 in 2 groups
1 Sensitive1 Notable2 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Record sound using your phone's microphone
MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

  • Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO
OtherNotable3

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
This app helps people communicate smoothly with deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and elderly people with hearing difficulties. Using speech-to-text, large text display, images, and AI support, it makes conversations easier and more comfortable. App Features 1. Speech-to-Text Input •Tap the microphone button and speak. Your words are instantly displayed in large text. Premium users can also use high-accuracy AI speech recognition. 2. Easy to Use •Simple and intuitive design. Just tap once to start voice input and display text immediately. 3. Large Adjustable Text •Large, easy-to-read text with pinch zoom and dedicated zoom buttons. 4. Image Support •Display photos and images from your device to help explain things visually. 5. Communication Support •Great for daily conversations with deaf, hard-of-hearing, or elderly people. Useful Features 1. Text Editing •Edit recognized text anytime for more accurate communication. 2. One-Tap “?” Button •Quickly add or remove a question mark. 3. Flexible Text Scaling •Resize text easily with gestures or buttons. 4. AI Emoji Suggestions •AI suggests emojis that match the conversation (experimental feature). Premium Plan Benefits 1. Ad-Free Experience •Remove all ads for distraction-free communication. 2. History Feature •Save and reuse previous messages anytime. 3. AI Microphone •Use Whisper-powered AI speech recognition for better accuracy. 4. Continuous Voice Input •Convert speech to text continuously without holding the button. Use Cases At Home •Communicate more easily with elderly family members. Medical Use (At Your Own Responsibility) •Help explain information clearly to patients with hearing difficulties. Customer Service (At Your Own Responsibility) •Support communication with customers who have hearing impairments. Public Spaces (At Your Own Responsibility) •Communicate silently in libraries, offices, and other quiet places. Background This app was inspired by the developer’s experience communicating with an elderly mother who became hard of hearing. It was created to make conversations easier, gentler, and more enjoyable for everyone.

Growing in Lifestyle

Category →