# ClearCaptions Mobile vs CaptionLens

The clearest difference is rating: CaptionLens at 5.0 against ClearCaptions Mobile's 4.4. ClearCaptions Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CaptionLens sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. ClearCaptions Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

CaptionLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearCaptions Mobile has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ClearCaptions Mobile ships an update every 2 months, CaptionLens every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearCaptions Mobile | CaptionLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcaptions-mobile/id1389230518/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionlens/id6469618653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 105 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ClearCaptions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201430090) | [CaptionLens Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798560906) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearCaptions Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcaptions-mobile/id1389230518)

This mobile app provides real-time captions for all your phone calls, ensuring you don't miss any part of the conversation. It's designed for individuals with hearing loss and offers a free service with no contracts or hidden fees. Enjoy captioned voicemails, 3-way calling, and customizable caption display.

**Highlights:** Real-time call captioning, Free personal phone number, Captioned voicemail, 3-way calling, Call waiting, Adjustable caption font and color, Bluetooth support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Helpful for hearing-impaired users
- 👍 Improves phone accessibility
- 💯 Life-changing service
- 🤝 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable call quality and connectivity
- ⏱️ Delayed captions and transcription
- 🤖 Inaccurate automated transcription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with caller ID

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Missed calls and voicemails
- Issues with password recovery

**Requested features**

- Ability to save call transcripts
- Improved compatibility with other devices
- More language support for transcription


### CaptionLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionlens/id6469618653)

This communication app offers instant messaging and internet calls with real-time transcription for voice and speech. It allows users to send text, voice messages, pictures, and make audio/video calls, converting spoken words into text and vice versa.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging with text and voice, Audio and video calls with transcription, Voice messages transcribed to text, Speech converted to text during calls, Text synthesized into speech during calls, Picture and text posting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| mounth package | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearCaptions Mobile free?

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

### Is CaptionLens free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClearCaptions Mobile or CaptionLens?

CaptionLens is rated higher. ClearCaptions Mobile averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while CaptionLens averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ClearCaptions Mobile or CaptionLens have ads?

Neither ClearCaptions Mobile nor CaptionLens shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClearCaptions Mobile or CaptionLens?

ClearCaptions Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and CaptionLens every 3 months. Most recently, ClearCaptions Mobile was updated on September 24, 2026 and CaptionLens on September 11, 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.*