# CaptionCall vs AppID Search

The clearest difference is rating: CaptionCall at 4.8 against AppID Search's 2.0. CaptionCall also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CaptionCall has 3.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CaptionCall ships an update fortnightly, AppID Search every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CaptionCall | AppID Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captioncall/id1529823668/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appid-search/id6739745487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 111 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.8.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MachineGenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529823670) | [Hideaki Uchikoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559575002) |

## 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


### AppID Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appid-search/id6739745487)

Find the unique identifier for any application listed on the iTunes Store. Simply enter the app's name to retrieve its App ID, facilitating easier management and tracking of your applications.

**Highlights:** Search by app name, Retrieve App ID, iTunes Store integration, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CaptionCall free?

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

### Is AppID Search free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CaptionCall or AppID Search?

CaptionCall is rated higher. CaptionCall averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while AppID Search averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CaptionCall or AppID Search have ads?

AppID Search shows ads; CaptionCall does not.

### Which is updated more often, CaptionCall or AppID Search?

CaptionCall ships an update fortnightly, and AppID Search every 2 weeks. Most recently, CaptionCall was updated on October 3, 2026 and AppID Search on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*