Comparison

InnoCaption vs MixerBox AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

InnoCaption

This app provides free, real-time captions for phone calls, assisting individuals with hearing loss. It offers options for live stenographers or automated speech recognition, with features like text-to-speech shortcuts and transcript summaries for enhanced communication.

Highlights
  • Live call captioning (stenographer or ASR)
  • Text-to-speech calling with AI refine
  • Customizable TTS shortcuts
  • AI-powered transcript summaries
  • Save and view call transcripts
  • Captioning for incoming and outgoing calls
  • Spam call filter
Features
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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

About

MixerBox AI

This app transforms lengthy podcasts into concise 30-second audio summaries, allowing you to quickly grasp key insights. It helps you decide which content is worth your time by filtering out noise and focusing on what matters to you. Listen or read transcripts anytime, anywhere, making it ideal for busy schedules.

Highlights
  • 30-second podcast previews
  • Audio highlights
  • Topic and keyword tracking
  • Clean transcripts
  • Cross-platform availability (web, Chrome extension)
Features
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Too many podcasts. Zero time. You queue episodes for later—and never get back to them. MixerBox AI is built for you. Turn hours of podcasts and nonstop updates into 30-second audio highlights—so you get the insight, not the overload. Hours of content. 30 seconds to decide. • Preview podcasts in 30 seconds Stop committing to long episodes blindly. Hear the key ideas first, then decide what’s worth your time. • Skip the noise, keep the signal No wasted listening. Just the information that actually matters to you. • What matters to you, made simple Choose topics or keywords you care about. MixerBox AI automatically tracks new updates and delivers short audio highlights—no scrolling, no searching. • Listen or read, anytime Every audio highlight includes a clean transcript, so you can skim, save, or revisit insights whenever you want. • Built for speed Perfect for commutes, quick breaks, workouts, and busy days when time is limited. Save hours. Get the insight. Decide faster. Download MixerBox AI and take control of how you listen. Also available on your computer! Web version: mixerbox.ai Chrome Extension: Search “MixerBox AI” on the Chrome Web Store Love MixerBox AI? Follow us for the latest updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MixerBox X (Twitter): https://x.com/MixerBoxAI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixerboxai Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mixerboxai --------------------------------------------------- MixerBox AI includes external links to public web pages. These links direct users to the original content provider's website, supporting their growth and maintaining their rights. End-User License Agreement: https://static.mixerbox.com/AI/policies/MixerBoxAI_TermsofUse.html Privacy Policy: https://static.mixerbox.com/AI/policies/MixerBoxAI_PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

InnoCaption4 screens
MixerBox AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InnoCaption at none against MixerBox AI's 48. InnoCaption also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. MixerBox AI sells 45 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. InnoCaption asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for InnoCaption against 4.5 for MixerBox AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InnoCaption has 12K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of InnoCaption's written reviews are positive against 66% of MixerBox AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
InnoCaption versus MixerBox AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInnoCaptionMixerBox AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better4.5 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better66.4% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better1K
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB204 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMezmo CorporationMixerBox Inc.

Customer experience

InnoCaption

All ratings12,350 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews344 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative23.0%

MixerBox AI

All ratings1,014 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative22.3%

User reviews

InnoCaption

From 12K App Store ratings

What 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

MixerBox AI

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast app
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 Excellent free music quality
  • 🤓 Useful AI integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Podcast auto-play issues
  • 👎 Difficult to access playlists
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface after updates

Bugs and requests

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

MixerBox AI

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login and password validation problems
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back original MixerBox player
  • Add cloud storage integration
  • Improve search and playlist management

In-app purchases

None

InnoCaption

No in-app purchases

45 purchases

MixerBox AI

Subscriptions45
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Weekly)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Weekly)$2.997 Days
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  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$5.893 Months
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Weekly)$6.997 Days
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Weekly)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • MixerBox AI Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited AI with ChatGPT!$9.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$11.496 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$11.996 Months
  • Unlimited AI with ChatGPT!$12.991 Month
  • Unlimited AI with ChatGPT!$17.991 Month
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$20.491 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • MixerBox AI Plus (6 months)$49.996 Months
  • MixerBox AI Plus (6 months)3 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • MixerBox AI Plus (6 months)7 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Annual)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • MixerBox AI Plus (6 months)3 Days trial$69.996 Months
  • MixerBox AI Plus (6 months)$69.996 Months
  • MixerBox AI Plus (6 months)7 Days trial$69.996 Months
  • Unlimited AI with ChatGPT!3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Annual)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Annual)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Free Trial: AI Plus (Annual)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Annual)$99.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Unlimited AI with ChatGPT!3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • MixerBox AI Plus (Annual)3 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is InnoCaption free?
InnoCaption is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MixerBox AI free?
MixerBox AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, InnoCaption or MixerBox AI?
InnoCaption is rated higher. InnoCaption averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while MixerBox AI averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.
Do InnoCaption or MixerBox AI have ads?
Neither InnoCaption nor MixerBox AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InnoCaption or MixerBox AI?
InnoCaption ships an update weekly, and MixerBox AI weekly. Most recently, InnoCaption was updated on October 28, 2026 and MixerBox AI on October 27, 2026.

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