App MyEar vs InnoCaption
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
App MyEar
This application aims to assist deaf individuals by converting spoken language into text in real-time. Developed by a deaf individual frustrated with lipreading limitations, it facilitates communication with hearing friends, family, and colleagues.
- Real-time speech-to-text conversion
- Facilitates communication for deaf users
- Reduces reliance on lipreading
- Developed by a deaf individual
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Are you deaf and tired of lipreading? Even the best lipreaders follow ~22% of their conversations - imagine what you're missing out on. MyEar App was developed by Gerald Isobe, deaf hall-of-fame golfer and his son, Brandon. Gerald grew up lipreading but became frustrated with understanding only 30% of what was being said and tired of asking people around him "what are you talking about?" This app was created from those frustrations and it's an app he and others are using to communicate with their hearing colleagues, friends, and family.
InnoCaption
This app provides real-time captions for phone calls, assisting individuals with hearing loss. It offers options for live stenographers or automated speech recognition, with features like custom word lists and picture-in-picture display for enhanced accessibility.
- Real-time call captions
- Live stenographer or ASR options
- Custom word lists for accuracy
- Picture-in-Picture display
- Text-to-Speech calling features
- Call transcript saving and summarization
- Voicemail captioning
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If hearing loss makes understanding phone calls challenging, try the InnoCaption app for free, fast, and accurate real-time call captions. InnoCaption is available at no cost to eligible users in the United States through funding from the FCC’s Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund. **** New Update **** • Custom Word List – Add custom words like names and specialized terms to improve real-time caption accuracy • Picture-in-Picture – Keep captions visible in a floating window while using other apps or browsing the web during a call REAL-TIME CAPTIONS FOR EVERY CALL • Switch between live stenographers or Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) captions at any time during your call • Available at no cost to individuals with hearing loss in the United States • Caption your calls in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Filipino, and more • Make and caption 3-way calls SEAMLESS CALLING & PERSONALIZATION • Get captions for both incoming and outgoing calls • Keep your existing phone number with our patented One Number technology • Use InnoCaption like your regular phone dialer – no need to make calls through a 711 relay • Customize the InnoCaption app to fit your accessibility needs TEXT-TO-SPEECH CALLING FEATURES • Use AI Refine to turn short responses into complete sentences at the touch of a button • Customize prewritten TTS Shortcuts for fast and effortless replies during calls ACCESSIBLE TRANSCRIPTS & VOICEMAIL • Save and view transcripts of previous calls • Generate concise AI-powered summaries of call transcripts • Access and read fully captioned voicemail messages SMART CONTACT INTEGRATION • Easily sync contacts from your phone to the InnoCaption app • Continue using your personal cell number by combining our caller ID and call-forwarding features EMERGENCY CALLS & SPAM FILTER • Built-in spam call filter blocks high-risk calls and provides notices for potential spam calls • Make 911 emergency calls with captions* *911 service may be limited or unavailable in the event of network disruptions or degradation, service connection or internet failure, or other circumstances. For more information, visit www.innocaption.com/calling-911 Cellular data plan or Wi-Fi is required to use the service. FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. IP Captioned Telephone Service may use a live operator. The operator generates captions of what the other party to the call says. These captions are then sent to your phone. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. For more information, visit us at https://www.innocaption.com For assistance, contact us at support@innocaption.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: InnoCaption at Free against App MyEar's $14.99. InnoCaption also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (71% vs 42%). App MyEar's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
InnoCaption is free to download; App MyEar costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
InnoCaption holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InnoCaption has 13K ratings behind it against 806, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of App MyEar's written reviews are positive against 71% of InnoCaption's.
App MyEar ships an update every 3 weeks, InnoCaption weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App MyEar | InnoCaption |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (806 ratings) | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | 71.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 806 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App MyEar, Inc | Mezmo Corporation |
Customer experience
App MyEar
InnoCaption
User reviews
App MyEar
From 806 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Real-time transcription
- 👍 Helpful for hearing-impaired
- 🚀 Accurate speech recognition
- 👍 Life-changing for users
- 👍 Useful for medical/professional settings
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Struggles with background noise
- 🐛 Unreliable in group/remote settings
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
InnoCaption
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate and fast captioning
- 👍 Enables independent phone use for deaf/hard of hearing
- 👍 Helpful customer support
- 👍 Useful for work, personal, and medical calls
- 👍 Saves call transcripts for reference
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with call quality and disconnections
- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of names and numbers
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and sharing personal information
- 🔋 Drains battery when used extensively
Bugs and requests
App MyEar
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Transcription errors and missed words
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Difficulty connecting Bluetooth microphones
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to transcribe phone calls
- Support for more languages
- Easier way to clear text on Apple Watch
- Option to adjust font and UI settings
- Improved performance in noisy environments
InnoCaption
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incoming calls not always received or displayed
- App crashing or freezing during calls
- Issues with call forwarding setup
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to caption in-person conversations
- Integration with video calling apps
- Improved transcription accuracy for names and numbers
- Option to save call transcripts locally
In-app purchases
App MyEar
No in-app purchases
InnoCaption
No in-app purchases
Questions
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