# iStormed vs CaptionCall

The clearest difference is rating: CaptionCall at 4.8 against iStormed's 4.0. CaptionCall also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 4). iStormed's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CaptionCall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CaptionCall has 3.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iStormed ships an update monthly, CaptionCall fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStormed | CaptionCall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istormed/id1458023858/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captioncall/id1529823668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextEra Energy, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161427573) | [MachineGenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529823670) |

## What reviewers say

### iStormed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istormed/id1458023858)

This utility app allows external contractors assisting with hurricane restoration events to electronically submit their time and expenses for approval. It streamlines the process for FPL contractors, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

**Highlights:** Electronic time entry, Expense submission, Approval workflow, Hurricane restoration support, Contractor focused

**In-app purchases:** none


### CaptionCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captioncall/id1529823668)

This app provides real-time, live captions for phone calls, enabling deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to communicate effectively. It offers a free, secure, and private way to make and receive calls with automatic transcription, accessible anywhere with internet service.

**Highlights:** Live call captioning, Real-time transcription, Customizable display, Secure and private, Use WiFi or mobile data, Voicemail alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great captioning quality
- 🚀 Fast and accurate transcription
- 🔓 Ability to use own phone number
- 💡 Saves call transcripts for reference
- 👍 Helpful for hearing-impaired users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional dropped calls
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with personal data
- 🐛 Caller ID issues
- 🐛 Difficulty with voicemail

**Reported bugs**

- Login/connection issues
- Captions not showing up during calls
- Keypad blocking captions

**Requested features**

- Automatic language detection and switching
- Text-to-speech functionality for mute users
- Customizable tone/volume settings
- Improved integration with phone dialer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStormed free?

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

### Is CaptionCall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iStormed or CaptionCall?

CaptionCall is rated higher. iStormed averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CaptionCall averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do iStormed or CaptionCall have ads?

Neither iStormed nor CaptionCall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iStormed or CaptionCall?

iStormed ships an update monthly, and CaptionCall fortnightly. Most recently, iStormed was updated on September 16, 2026 and CaptionCall on September 24, 2026.

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