Comparison

Rogervoice vs HomeAware®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rogervoice

This app provides real-time, live transcriptions of phone calls, making communication easier for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. It offers visual voicemail, customizable interfaces, and is free for eligible US citizens.

Highlights
  • Live call transcriptions
  • Visual voicemail
  • Customizable interface
  • AI-powered privacy
  • Two-sided captions
  • E911 compatible
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Discover the fastest and most reliable phone call transcription app. And it’s free, paid for by a federally funded program for deaf and hard of hearing persons. We offer visual voicemail transcriptions, call search history, and customized interfaces for ease of reading.   Own your calls with confidence _ Making phone calls has never been easier if you are deaf or hard of hearing. You can now call your family, friends, doctor and company hotlines - confidently and independently!  Keep your number _ Just enter your number into the app and we take it from here. No complicated setup. When people call you, the app will automatically pick up the call. When you want to call, just dial a number or select from your contacts. AI powered and private _ Thanks to voice recognition, your calls are private. No third party is involved in your calls. The conversation is only between you and your contact.  Fast, and accurate _ When your contact speaks, everything they say is transcribed instantly, word-for-word in real-time, on your app screen. Rogervoice is live captioning at its best. Accessible and on the go from your smartphone! FCC certified and Free, at no cost to you _ We are FCC certified, meaning all eligible US citizens who are deaf or hard of hearing can be qualified to make captioned phone calls on Rogervoice for free. Thanks to the Telephone Relay Service (TRS), a federally funded program.  Two-sided captions _ Rogervoice is also free for your hearing friends and family. Simply ask them to download the app and use our app-to-app calling services. They can read a copy of the captions as they speak and be assured that you’re catching what they’re saying.  E911 compatible _ We handle your emergency calls with live captions. You have the option to activate automated location services using our telecommunications technology, so that emergency responders can pinpoint your call location, saving precious time and lives. NOTE: e911 is available in the United States ONLY. Use your mobile carrier’s native dialer to make emergency calls outside of the United States. Viewing comfort _ Our app interface is fully customizable to your viewing preferences. Choose among high-contrast modes, dark or light themes, color-sensitive themes, extra-large font … for the best transcription experience, made for you. Visual Voicemail _ Our visual voicemail service allows you to confidently set aside your phone and pick up messages later. No more worrying over every missed call! Simply read the voicemail transcription and decide whether to call back. Quick Responses _ You can use your keyboard to reply, including custom prefilled text. Speech-to-text and text-to-speech: Rogervoice handles all situations, whether you prefer to voice or type your conversation. We offer several voice profiles in both genders.  International calls _ Dial overseas numbers, speak in Spanish, Italian, Vietnamese, Turkish … Rogervoice connects you with the world. We transcribe over 100 languages.  100% private and secure _ We never store audio and/or transcriptions of your calls. Your call transcripts are localized on your device only. All of our connections between the app and our servers are secure. Free _ Did we mention it’s free? You need to have an existing mobile carrier plan (3G, 4G) or WiFi, and a mobile number. You’ll need to provide your US Social Security Number and address to register with the FCC and you’re set to go.  To find out more about Rogervoice, our story and our services, visit https://rogervoice.com/  Terms of Service : https://rogervoice.com/terms Help and FAQ : https://help.rogervoice.com  UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund.

About

HomeAware®

Connect your iOS device to a SonicAlert HomeAware signaling system. Receive notifications for calls, texts, and various alerts like smoke or baby cries directly on your phone or Apple Watch. Configure system settings easily through the app.

Highlights
  • Receive call and text alerts on iOS device
  • Receive HomeAware alerts on iOS device
  • Configure HomeAware II settings
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
Features
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Link your iPhone or iPad with your SonicAlert HomeAware® signaling system via Bluetooth! • Receive alerts on your HomeAware from your iOS device (incoming call and text) • Receive alerts on your iOS device from HomeAware (door, baby cry, smoke, CO, etc.) • Configure all HomeAware II settings from within the app. • Also works with Apple Watch! • Requires a SonicAlert HomeAware II main unit (HA360M-II) or the legacy HA360M with the HA360SPT smartphone transmitter. • Requires an iOS device with Bluetooth 4.0 (iPhone 4s and later)

Screenshots

Rogervoice4 screens
HomeAware®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rogervoice at 67% against HomeAware®'s 15%. Rogervoice also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). HomeAware®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rogervoice sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HomeAware® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rogervoice holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rogervoice has 1.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rogervoice's written reviews are positive against 15% of HomeAware®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rogervoice ships an update every 11 days, HomeAware® every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rogervoice versus HomeAware®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRogervoiceHomeAware®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better3.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRogerVoiceSonicAlert

Customer experience

Rogervoice

All ratings1,859 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative26.0%

HomeAware®

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral38.5%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

Rogervoice

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing during calls
  • Transcription freezing or lagging
  • Scrolling issues during calls
  • Unexpected errors and disconnects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to receive calls on user's own phone number
  • Improved call stability and reliability
  • Support for toll-free numbers
  • Option to set speaker on by default
  • Multilingual support

HomeAware®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Rogervoice

Subscriptions4
  • Freedom Halfprice$2.991 Month
  • Freedom$5.991 Month
  • Premium Halfprice$14.991 Month
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  • Premium$29.991 Month
One-time1
  • Top Up Credit$10.99
None

HomeAware®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rogervoice free?
Rogervoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomeAware® free?
HomeAware® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rogervoice or HomeAware®?
Rogervoice is rated higher. Rogervoice averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while HomeAware® averages 3.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Rogervoice or HomeAware® have ads?
Neither Rogervoice nor HomeAware® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rogervoice or HomeAware®?
Rogervoice ships an update every 11 days, and HomeAware® every 3 months. Most recently, Rogervoice was updated on October 26, 2026 and HomeAware® on October 24, 2026.

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