Comparison

Rogervoice vs CaptionLens

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

CaptionLens

This communication app offers instant messaging and internet calls with real-time transcription for voice and speech. It allows users to send text, voice messages, pictures, and make audio/video calls, converting spoken words into text and vice versa.

Highlights
  • Instant messaging with text and voice
  • Audio and video calls with transcription
  • Voice messages transcribed to text
  • Speech converted to text during calls
  • Text synthesized into speech during calls
  • Picture and text posting
Features
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Tranzi Caption is an instant messaging and Internet phone application specially designed for the hearing impaired. It aims to help the hearing impaired communicate with the world more easily. You can enjoy the following features: 1. Instant messaging: You can send voice messages, make audio and video calls, and post pictures and texts. The difference from other instant messaging applications (such as Whatsapp) is that voice messages and voice posts in this app will be transcribed as Text and speech in audio and video calls will also be converted into text. You can also enter text during the call, and the text will be synthesized into speech. 【Automatic renewal subscription instructions】 1. subscription service: one-month basic package automatically renews (one month) 2. subscription price: $19.99/mounth 3. automatic renewal: Accounts that purchase continuous monthly packages will be automatically deducted from the iunes account 24 hours before each month's expiration and the membership validity period will be extended by one month. 4. close subscribe: To cancel your subscription, Please manually open the "Settings" of ios Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID",Select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, and click "Subscriptions",Then choose "mounth package" to cancel your subscription. 5. Terms of Use: https://h.tranzicaption.com/user.html 6. Privacy Policy: https://h.tranzicaption.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Rogervoice4 screens
CaptionLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Rogervoice at free against CaptionLens's subscription. Rogervoice also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). CaptionLens's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and CaptionLens sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CaptionLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rogervoice has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rogervoice ships an update every 2 weeks, CaptionLens every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rogervoice versus CaptionLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRogervoiceCaptionLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB298 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRogerVoiceCaptionLens Inc.

Customer experience

Rogervoice

All ratings1,619 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative25.9%

CaptionLens

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CaptionLens

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

CaptionLens

Subscriptions1
  • mounth package$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Rogervoice free?
Rogervoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CaptionLens free?
CaptionLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rogervoice or CaptionLens?
CaptionLens is rated higher. Rogervoice averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while CaptionLens averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rogervoice or CaptionLens have ads?
Neither Rogervoice nor CaptionLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rogervoice or CaptionLens?
Rogervoice ships an update every 2 weeks, and CaptionLens every 3 months. Most recently, Rogervoice was updated on September 24, 2026 and CaptionLens on September 11, 2026.

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