Comparison

Rogervoice vs Big Text

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

Big Text

This app converts your speech into large, readable text in real-time. It's designed for noisy environments and helps users communicate effectively, especially those who are visually or hearing impaired. Save, share, and replay your messages with customizable fonts and colors for optimal visibility.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech to text conversion
  • Large, readable text display
  • Message library for saving messages
  • Save and share transcripts
  • Customizable colors and fonts
  • Message playback with animations
Features
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Real time speech to text! Big Text helps you communicate in noisy environments and through face coverings, a useful tool for visually & hearing impaired users. Type your message or use speech recognition to display your words in real-time! Save messages in the message library for instant recall. Save & Share transcripts. A range of colours and fonts chosen to be readable from distance. Play back your messages with typing and banner animations.

Screenshots

Rogervoice4 screens
Big Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rogervoice at every 11 days against Big Text's every 13 months. Rogervoice also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 482). Big Text's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Big Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rogervoice holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 482 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Rogervoice's written reviews are positive against 82% of Big Text's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rogervoice ships an update every 11 days, Big Text every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rogervoice versus Big Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRogervoiceBig Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better4.6 (482 ratings)
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better482
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRogerVoiceDavid Gaskill

Customer experience

Rogervoice

All ratings1,824 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative26.0%

Big Text

All ratings481 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%

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

Big Text

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
1 purchases

Big Text

One-time1
  • Full Version Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is Rogervoice free?
Rogervoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Text free?
Big Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rogervoice or Big Text?
Rogervoice is rated higher. Rogervoice averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Big Text averages 4.6 from 482 ratings.
Do Rogervoice or Big Text have ads?
Neither Rogervoice nor Big Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rogervoice or Big Text?
Rogervoice ships an update every 11 days, and Big Text every 13 months. Most recently, Rogervoice was updated on October 21, 2026 and Big Text on October 15, 2026.

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