Rogervoice vs Hearview
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live call transcriptions
- Visual voicemail
- Customizable interface
- AI-powered privacy
- Two-sided captions
- E911 compatible
- Multi-language support
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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.
Hearview
This AI-powered tool provides instant, real-time subtitles and translation for speech and videos. It supports over 140 languages for recognition and translation, making communication accessible and barrier-free for various needs.
- Real-time speech recognition
- Live subtitles for videos
- Real-time translation
- Face-to-face text mode
- Supports 140+ languages
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Hearview — Live Captions & Real-Time Translation Hearview is an AI-powered communication app that turns speech into clear, readable text and translates conversations in real time. Whether you are talking face to face, watching a video, attending a meeting, or communicating across languages, Hearview helps you understand spoken content more easily. ◉ Real-Time Speech-to-Text See speech converted into clear, readable text in real time. With support for more than 140 languages, Hearview makes everyday conversations easier to follow. ◉ Real-Time Translation Recognize speech in more than 140 languages and translate it into more than 90 languages in real time. Ideal for multilingual conversations, meetings, classes, travel, and everyday communication. ◉ Live Captions for Videos Watch videos on your phone with automatically generated live captions. Follow spoken content even when official captions are unavailable. ◉ Face-to-Face Communication Type a message and flip the text toward the person sitting across from you—without turning your phone around. This mode is useful in quiet environments or whenever text-based communication is easier. Hearview is designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as anyone who needs live captions, speech-to-text, real-time translation, or multilingual communication support. Download Hearview and make everyday communication clearer, easier, and more accessible. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.hearview.ai/policies/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rogervoice at 4.8 against Hearview's 3.6. Rogervoice also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Rogervoice sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hearview sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rogervoice holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rogervoice has 1.8K ratings behind it against 16, 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 60% of Hearview's.
Rogervoice ships an update every 11 days, Hearview every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rogervoice | Hearview |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better | 3.6 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RogerVoice | Xiao-I Plus Inc. |
Customer experience
Rogervoice
Hearview
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
Hearview
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rogervoice
- Freedom Halfprice$2.991 Month
- Freedom$5.991 Month
- Premium Halfprice$14.991 Month
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- Premium$29.991 Month
- Top Up Credit$10.99
Hearview
- Monthly Subscription Fee$59.991 Month
- Duration Pack Monthly$59.991 Month
- Duration Pack · 1 Hour$1.00
- Time Package 200 Time$3.99
- Time Package 600 Time$9.99
Questions
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