Comparison

ClearCaptions Mobile vs Shippacks

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

Head to head
About

ClearCaptions Mobile

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
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See every word your callers say. From the provider of innovative in-home phone captioning comes this mobile version for individuals with hearing loss. Wherever you go, you can enjoy captioned mobile calls so you’ll never miss a word. This service is available at NO-COST to individuals whose hearing loss inhibits their phone use — no contracts, no fees, no hidden charges. ClearCaptions Mobile gives you the most accurate, near real-time captioning of what your caller says. ClearCaptions is an FCC-certified service made possible through a federally-funded program. Features: • Free account with a personal ClearCaptions Voice phone number for captioned calls • Captions for incoming and outgoing calls • Free voicemail with captions • 3-way calling • Call waiting • Call contacts from iPhone contact list • Call favorites • Call history with saved captioned calls • E911 support • Caption font and color adjustment • Bluetooth® enabled ClearCaptions is available in the United States and its territories only. 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. No costs are passed along to individuals who qualify for the service.

About

Shippacks

Features
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Introducing Shippacks, your ultimate solution for seamless package delivery. With Shippacks, sending and receiving parcels has never been easier. Whether you're a busy professional, an online seller, or someone who frequently sends gifts to loved ones, Shippacks simplifies the entire delivery process from start to finish. Shippacks boasts a user-friendly interface designed to streamline every step of your delivery journey. Track your package in real-time, our intuitive app puts convenience at your fingertips. Say goodbye to long wait times and tedious paperwork – Shippacks automates the process, saving you time and hassle. Whether you're sending a small package across town or shipping internationally, Shippacks ensures that your parcels reach their destination safely and efficiently. Download the Shippacks app today and experience the future of package delivery. Say hello to convenience, reliability, and peace of mind with Shippacks.

Screenshots

ClearCaptions Mobile4 screens
Shippacks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shippacks at monthly against ClearCaptions Mobile's every 3 months. Shippacks also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClearCaptions Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Shippacks monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ClearCaptions Mobile versus Shippacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearCaptions MobileShippacks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB97 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperClearCaptions, LLCShippacks LLC

Bugs and requests

ClearCaptions Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Missed calls and voicemails
  • Issues with password recovery

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save call transcripts
  • Improved compatibility with other devices
  • More language support for transcription

Shippacks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ClearCaptions Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Shippacks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClearCaptions Mobile free?
ClearCaptions Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shippacks free?
Shippacks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClearCaptions Mobile or Shippacks have ads?
Neither ClearCaptions Mobile nor Shippacks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClearCaptions Mobile or Shippacks?
ClearCaptions Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Shippacks monthly. Most recently, ClearCaptions Mobile was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shippacks on November 8, 2026.

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