# gphone vs CaptionCall

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CaptionCall at 75% against gphone's 13%. CaptionCall also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 15). gphone's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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.

CaptionCall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CaptionCall has 3.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of gphone's written reviews are positive against 75% of CaptionCall's.

gphone ships an update every 2 months, CaptionCall fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | gphone | CaptionCall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gphone/id1192972981/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captioncall/id1529823668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [G Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/633919772) | [MachineGenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529823670) |

## What reviewers say

### gphone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gphone/id1192972981)

This app provides an internet-based calling service with affordable international rates. It allows users to make and receive calls and send messages from any network, anywhere in the world, using various devices. Purchase call credit and message packages directly through the application.

**Highlights:** International calling, Messaging packages, Call credit purchase, Cross-network calls, Multi-device support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**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 gphone free?

gphone 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, gphone or CaptionCall?

CaptionCall is rated higher. gphone averages 2.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while CaptionCall averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do gphone or CaptionCall have ads?

Neither gphone nor CaptionCall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, gphone or CaptionCall?

gphone ships an update every 2 months, and CaptionCall fortnightly. Most recently, gphone was updated on October 24, 2026 and CaptionCall on October 24, 2026.

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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.*