Comparison

Rylo vs SplitChatter

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

Head to head
About

Rylo

This app provides real-time call captioning for phone conversations, making them accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. It also offers live transcription for in-person meetings and supports multiple languages, with a focus on user privacy and community input.

Highlights
  • Real-time call captioning
  • Live in-person conversation transcription
  • Keep existing phone number
  • Save and review transcripts
  • Personal dictionary
  • Type responses
  • Voicemail transcription
Features
Currently charting
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Phone calls made accessible. Rylo provides real-time, AI-powered call captions on every phone call for anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss. Captioned calls are private and accurate. MAKE AND RECEIVE ANY CALL Rylo works like your native phone app, but with speech-to-text call captions. If you prefer to type your responses, you can choose a voice and use our text-to-speech feature. No interpreters. No relay services. No strangers listening in. LIVE CAPTIONS FOR REAL LIFE Our built-in feature, Rylo Live Transcribe, captions in-person conversations instantly: family dinners, doctor's appointments, airports, or anywhere else you don't want to miss a word. YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED Captions are generated with end-to-end encryption. No human involvement. No one reading your calls but you. BUILT FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY, BY THE DEAF COMMUNITY Rylo was built with direct input from the Deaf and hard of hearing communities. Every feature exists because someone in the community needed it. Accessibility matters. KEY FEATURES ■ Live caption calls with transcripts ■ Live captioning for in-person moments (Rylo Live Transcribe) ■ Personal dictionary for custom words and phrases ■ Quick keyboard responses as needed ■ Visual voicemail ■ Save transcripts privately on your device ■ Multilingual captioning: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Hebrew, Italian ■ Built-in spam filter and call blocking ■ Profanity blocker ■ FCC certified "Rylo is the true definition of a game-changer. Their goal is to ensure effective and smooth communication." — Verified user "I was able to make a phone call myself. I set up my own appointment. I could clearly read every word the recipient was saying to me. I explained to her I was deaf and I was using closed captioning. It was amazing. Thank you Rylo for allowing me to be more independent." — Verified user Download Rylo. Make calls with confidence. For more: https://rylo.com/ Support: https://help.rylo.com/en/ FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. There are also eligibility requirements and a cost, paid by a federally administered fund for each minute of IP Relay service. Emergency calling through Rylo works similar to, but not the same as, calling 911 directly through a landline. It is important to keep your Rylo Registered Location updated.

About

SplitChatter

This app offers real-time speech-to-text transcription for clearer communication, especially for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. It features a distraction-free typing space for replies and optional AI-powered transcription for enhanced accuracy in noisy environments.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech-to-text transcription
  • Distraction-free typing space
  • Optional AI-powered transcription
  • Enhanced accuracy in noisy environments
  • Reduces communication barriers
Features
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SplitChatter makes communication clearer, faster, and more accessible, especially for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. It provides real-time speech-to-text transcription using Apple’s built-in transcription technology, so you can follow conversations instantly. A clean, distraction-free typing space lets you reply at your own pace, helping conversations stay natural and comfortable. For users who want higher accuracy and better performance in challenging environments, SplitChatter also offers optional AI-powered transcription with enhanced reliability, especially in noisy spaces or longer conversations. Whether you are in a quiet room, a crowded setting, or simply prefer written communication, SplitChatter helps reduce communication barriers and keeps conversations easy to follow. Designed with accessibility, clarity, and speed in mind, SplitChatter is ideal for anyone who values real-time communication and wants to stay fully included without missing a word.

Screenshots

Rylo4 screens
SplitChatter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rylo at none against SplitChatter's 9. Rylo also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 3) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). SplitChatter's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. SplitChatter sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Rylo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SplitChatter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rylo has 4.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rylo's written reviews are positive against 100% of SplitChatter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rylo ships an update every 5 days, SplitChatter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Rylo versus SplitChatter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRyloSplitChatter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.3K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNagish Inc.Signal Anvil LLC

Customer experience

Rylo

All ratings4,223 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews405 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative27.4%

SplitChatter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Rylo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Registration process repeatedly fails
  • Incoming calls not detected by the app
  • Transcription stops working mid-call

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to save call transcripts
  • Improved noise cancellation and microphone sensitivity
  • Integration with hearing aids and Bluetooth devices
  • Expanded language support

SplitChatter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rylo

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

SplitChatter

One-time9
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • 25 AI Minutes$1.29
  • Generous Tip$2.99
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  • Amazing Tip$4.99
  • 250 Minutes$5.99
  • Legendary Tip$9.99
  • 600 Minutes$12.99
  • 1350 Minutes$24.99
  • 3800 Minutes$59.99

Questions

Is Rylo free?
Rylo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SplitChatter free?
SplitChatter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rylo or SplitChatter?
SplitChatter is rated higher. Rylo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while SplitChatter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Rylo or SplitChatter have ads?
Neither Rylo nor SplitChatter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rylo or SplitChatter?
Rylo ships an update every 5 days, and SplitChatter every 9 days. Most recently, Rylo was updated on October 29, 2026 and SplitChatter on October 24, 2026.

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