# CaptionCall vs Phone Security

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CaptionCall at none against Phone Security's 11. CaptionCall also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Phone Security's advantage is chart position (#175 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone Security sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. CaptionCall asks for nothing beyond the download.

CaptionCall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of CaptionCall's written reviews are positive against 64% of Phone Security's.

CaptionCall ships an update fortnightly, Phone Security every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CaptionCall | Phone Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captioncall/id1529823668/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-security-privacy-shield/id6737263668/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#175** |
| Size | 111 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MachineGenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529823670) | [Magic Snail](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758662275) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Phone Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-security-privacy-shield/id6737263668)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app helps keep your phone secure, organized, and optimized. It offers features to clean up storage by removing duplicate photos and large files, scans for security vulnerabilities, and provides detailed device information. It also includes guides for clearing app caches and offloading unused applications.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo and large file removal, System security and update checks, Detailed device performance monitoring, Step-by-step app cache cleaning guides, Unused app offloading, One-tap cleanup scans

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Security Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 💡 Helpful in cleaning up phone
- 🔒 Protects privacy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Misleading about free trial

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck at 68% during scan
- Repeated pop-ups that can't be closed

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More detailed analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CaptionCall free?

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

### Is Phone Security free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CaptionCall or Phone Security?

CaptionCall is rated higher. CaptionCall averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Phone Security averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do CaptionCall or Phone Security have ads?

Phone Security shows ads; CaptionCall does not.

### Which is updated more often, CaptionCall or Phone Security?

CaptionCall ships an update fortnightly, and Phone Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, CaptionCall was updated on October 27, 2026 and Phone Security on October 27, 2026.

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