ClearCaptions Mobile vs DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time call captioning
- Free personal phone number
- Captioned voicemail
- 3-way calling
- Call waiting
- Adjustable caption font and color
- Bluetooth support
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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.
DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant
This diagnostic assistant helps technicians troubleshoot and repair commercial equipment. It offers step-by-step guidance, part identification, and essential field tools for food service, refrigeration, and HVAC/R professionals.
- Step-by-step troubleshooting guidance
- Photo identification of parts and error codes
- Extensive parts lookup across brands
- HVAC/R calculation tools
- Field utility tools
- Saved job history and parts library
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DAVE is the diagnostic assistant built for the people who fix commercial equipment — food service, refrigeration, ice machines, and HVAC/R. Point it at a problem and get real answers: troubleshooting steps, part numbers, error-code meanings, and repair guidance, right on the job. WHAT DAVE DOES • Ask Dave — Describe a symptom in plain English ("unit won't heat," "ice machine shows E02") and get step-by-step diagnostic help, likely causes, and the parts you'll need. • Dave Vision — Snap a photo of a part, a data plate, or an error code on a display and let Dave help identify what you're looking at. • Parts Lookup — Search thousands of real part numbers across dozens of major brands. Find the right gasket, relay, or board — with sizes and fitment — and jump straight to ordering. • HVAC/R Tools — Superheat/Subcooling calculator, Ohm's Law, refrigerant P/T chart, and error-code lookup, all in your pocket. • Field Tools — Level, measure, unit converter, calculator, timer, and flashlight for everyday work. • MyDave & History — Save parts and jobs to your own library and revisit every conversation, searchable anytime. BUILT FOR TECHNICIANS Whether you're a seasoned tech or new to the trade, DAVE helps you work faster and more confidently. It's a reference and assistant — always confirm critical repairs against manufacturer documentation and follow proper safety procedures. DAVE PRO Upgrade to DAVE Pro for unlimited Ask Dave, Photo Diagnosis, saved parts and jobs, full searchable history, and code scanning. • Monthly: $7.99 / month • Yearly: $59.00 / year (best value) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Managing a shop or fleet? Contact us at dave@kjgdesign.com about team pricing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dave-app2026/privacy-policy-page
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant at 5.0 against ClearCaptions Mobile's 4.4. ClearCaptions Mobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearCaptions Mobile has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | ClearCaptions Mobile | DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ClearCaptions, LLC | KENT JEREMY GARRISON |
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
DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ClearCaptions Mobile
No in-app purchases
DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant
No in-app purchases
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