# InnoCaption vs Owll

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InnoCaption at none against Owll's 27. InnoCaption also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 3.1K). Owll's advantage is chart position (#73 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Owll sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. InnoCaption asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for InnoCaption against 4.8 for Owll. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of InnoCaption's written reviews are positive against 66% of Owll's.

InnoCaption ships an update weekly, Owll fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InnoCaption | Owll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/innocaption-call-captioning/id1333988644/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owll-ai-note-taker-and-assistant/id6450300197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#73** |
| Size | 96 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mezmo Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/579808323) | [VOCALBEATS.AI PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735466155) |

## What reviewers say

### InnoCaption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/innocaption-call-captioning/id1333988644)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Incoming calls not always received or displayed
- App crashing or freezing during calls
- Issues with call forwarding setup

**Requested features**

- Ability to caption in-person conversations
- Integration with video calling apps
- Improved transcription accuracy for names and numbers
- Option to save call transcripts locally


### Owll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owll-ai-note-taker-and-assistant/id6450300197)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes audio from meetings, lectures, and online videos. It offers AI-powered note-taking, organization, and sharing features, syncing seamlessly across multiple Apple devices and the web.

**Highlights:** AI-powered recording and transcription, Automatic meeting summaries and to-dos, Real-time transcription for online meetings, Seamless sync across Apple devices and web, Multilingual transcription and translation, AI study aid with flashcards and quizzes, Import audio from apps and YouTube videos

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorder Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Recorder Pro+, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Recorder Plus, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Recorder Pro Access,1week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Recorder Access 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Recorder Plus, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Recorder Pro, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Recorder Premium, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Recorder Pro, 1 week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Owll Plus EDU, 1year | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access, 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| Recorder Access 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Recorder Plus Access 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Recorder Plus, 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| Recorder Pro+ 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Recorder Plus Access, 1 year | $79.99 | per year |
| Recorder Plus 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Call Recorder Pro, 1 year | $99.99 | per year |
| Recorder Pro+, 1 year | $119.99 | per year |
| Recorder Pro Access, 1 year | $139.99 | per year |
| Recorder Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate transcriptions
- 💡 Helpful for meetings and interviews
- 🎉 Reliable call recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Subscription required
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🔇 Issues with call recording

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings interrupted by incoming calls
- Authentication code not received
- Inability to transfer transcriptions

**Requested features**

- Add real-time transcription
- Improve video recording support
- Allow easier sharing of transcripts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InnoCaption free?

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

### Is Owll free?

Owll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, InnoCaption or Owll?

Owll is rated higher. InnoCaption averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Owll averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do InnoCaption or Owll have ads?

Neither InnoCaption nor Owll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InnoCaption or Owll?

InnoCaption ships an update weekly, and Owll fortnightly. Most recently, InnoCaption was updated on November 1, 2026 and Owll on October 30, 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.*