Captional vs Whoya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Captional
Access real-time captions for live events by entering a Room ID. Read or translate spoken content into 30 languages instantly, making in-person events more accessible.
- Real-time captions
- In-person event access
- Room ID entry
- 30 language translations
- Instant readability
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Use Captional to access real-time captions for in-person events. Simply type in the Room Name to instantly read or translate what is being said on stage into 70 languages.
Whoya
This app transforms learning essential phone numbers into a fun game for children. It helps kids memorize important contacts like parents' and emergency numbers through playful challenges and spaced repetition for long-term recall.
- Memorize parent phone numbers
- Learn emergency contacts
- Practice family member numbers
- Spaced repetition learning
- Playful challenges
- Builds safety skills
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What happens if your child loses their phone? Do they know how to contact you? This app turns an essential safety skill into a game: helping kids memorize important phone numbers they may need in an emergency or if they’re lost. Kids practice: - Parents’ phone numbers - Emergency contacts - Trusted family members All through short, playful challenges designed for young minds. We use spaced repetition, a proven memory technique, so numbers are reviewed just often enough to move from short-term memory into long-term recall. Why parents love it - Builds real-world safety skills - Encourages independence and preparedness - Provides peace of mind without scare tactics Why it works for kids - Feels like a game, not a lesson - Fast sessions that fit into daily routines - Positive reinforcement instead of pressure Whether it’s what to do if a child loses their phone, preparing for emergencies, or simply helping kids remember parents’ numbers, this app teaches a skill every child should have.A small game that teaches a big life skill. One kid profile and 3 numbers included for free. Unlock unlimited with Whoya PRO!https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Captional at 2 against Whoya's —. On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Captional against 5.0 for Whoya. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Captional | Whoya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Journey Multimedia, Inc. | Jacob Rakidzich |
In-app purchases
Captional
No in-app purchases
Whoya
No in-app purchases
