Comparison

Tive vs HomeQR

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

Head to head
About

Tive

This platform offers a vibrant community space for the d/Deaf, Hard of Hearing (HOH), and CODA community. It provides curated content, social networking features, direct messaging, and on-demand ASL interpreter services for seamless communication and connection.

Highlights
  • Curated community content (TiveHub)
  • Social networking and sharing (TiveMix)
  • Direct text and video chat (TiveChat)
  • On-demand ASL interpreter services (TiveConnect)
  • HIPAA compliant interpreter access
Features
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We're Deaf. We built the app we wanted to use. Your phone calls, your conversations, and your community, in one place. CONNECT — your calls Call anyone through VRS, with a certified ASL interpreter on screen. This is your phone service, not a favor. There's no charge to you — VRS is paid for through the federal TRS fund. No explaining yourself first. No hoping the person on the other end knows how relay works. You dial, and you have the conversation. Your call history follows your account, not one device. Tap any call to call back. Need an interpreter in the room instead? VRI puts one on screen for an appointment, a meeting, or anywhere the conversation has to happen in person. CONTACTS — bring your people with you Import straight from your phone, or a CSV on the web. Favorite the people you call most. Duplicates merge on their own. Your contacts and your call history are tied to your account, not to one device, so they are there wherever you sign in. CHAT — message your people Text or video message anyone on Tive. Signing to a signer needs nobody in between. MIX — your feed The part of Tive that isn't a phone call. Post what's on your mind, follow who you want, and see what everyone's up to. HUB — Deaf news News, events, and resources, pulled from the sources the community already reads. WHO CAN USE VRS VRS is for people who use sign language to make phone calls. We walk you through registration. Mix, Chat, and Hub are open to everyone. Questions: support@tivetechnology.com

About

HomeQR

Features
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HomeQR transforms your doorstep into a secure, private communication hub with our cutting-edge homeQR technology for a safer and more connected form of contact. Seamless Communication, Anytime, Anywhere: Send or receive messages through a secure homeQR code, ensuring a way to communicate, whether you're home or on the go. Privacy and Security at Its core: With homeQR, your identity is shielded behind layers of security, providing peace of mind and control of your privacy. Simplicity Meets Innovation: Forget complicated setup processes. With just a scan, you're ready to revolutionize your home's communication system. Welcome to the future of home messaging and security.

Screenshots

Tive4 screens
HomeQR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tive at none against HomeQR's shown. HomeQR's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tive ships an update every 9 days, HomeQR daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tive versus HomeQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiveHomeQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (223 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings223 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTiveVOIE LLC

In-app purchases

None

Tive

No in-app purchases

None

HomeQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tive free?
Tive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeQR free?
HomeQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tive or HomeQR have ads?
HomeQR shows ads; Tive does not.
Which is updated more often, Tive or HomeQR?
Tive ships an update every 9 days, and HomeQR daily. Most recently, Tive was updated on November 7, 2026 and HomeQR on November 8, 2026.

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