# FastTimes vs CaptionCall

FastTimes and CaptionCall both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of FastTimes's written reviews are positive against 75% of CaptionCall's. FastTimes also leads on iOS requirement (11.1 vs 16.0). CaptionCall's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 5). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FastTimes against 4.8 for CaptionCall. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CaptionCall has 3.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of FastTimes's written reviews are positive against 75% of CaptionCall's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastTimes | CaptionCall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasttimes-chicago-cta/id1090704830/reviews) | [4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captioncall/id1529823668/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 74.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starboardland Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090704829) | [MachineGenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529823670) |

## What reviewers say

### FastTimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasttimes-chicago-cta/id1090704830)

This app provides real-time transit information for Chicago's CTA bus and train lines. It offers instant arrival times, favorite stop management, and a map view to see nearby vehicles.

**Highlights:** Live CTA bus and train data, Instant arrival times, Favorite stops, Full map view, Nearby vehicle tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


### CaptionCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captioncall/id1529823668)

This app provides real-time, live captions for phone calls, enabling deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to communicate effectively. It offers a free, secure, and private way to make and receive calls with automatic transcription, accessible anywhere with internet service.

**Highlights:** Live call captioning, Real-time transcription, Customizable display, Secure and private, Use WiFi or mobile data, Voicemail alerts

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great captioning quality
- 🚀 Fast and accurate transcription
- 🔓 Ability to use own phone number
- 💡 Saves call transcripts for reference
- 👍 Helpful for hearing-impaired users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional dropped calls
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with personal data
- 🐛 Caller ID issues
- 🐛 Difficulty with voicemail

**Reported bugs**

- Login/connection issues
- Captions not showing up during calls
- Keypad blocking captions

**Requested features**

- Automatic language detection and switching
- Text-to-speech functionality for mute users
- Customizable tone/volume settings
- Improved integration with phone dialer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastTimes free?

FastTimes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CaptionCall free?

CaptionCall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FastTimes or CaptionCall?

FastTimes and CaptionCall are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3.7K ratings respectively.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*