XCL Phone vs TrueCaptions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
XCL Phone
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XCL Phone allows you to place calls through your corporate PBX. Using our special dialer with your PBX credentials you can make calls as well as receive them from your PBX extension. You can also retrieve your voicemails, see your ACD agent status, join conferences, etc. For XCL compatible hosted PBXes only. Requires WiFi or 3G (or better) internet connection for calls.
TrueCaptions
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See every word your callers say. Finally, phone calls you can fully follow. TrueCaptions puts real-time captions on every call โ so you never miss a word that matters, whether it's your doctor, your family, or your bank. WHAT YOU GET โข Real-time captions with under 250ms delay โข One-tap calling โ no complicated setup โข Adjust text size, color and contrast to your comfort โข 100% AI-powered โ no operators, completely private โข Works on your phone โ no extra hardware needed FREE FOR ELIGIBLE USERS Expected to be available at no cost through the FCC's TRS program. No monthly fees. No hidden charges. Available in the United States only. Federal law prohibits anyone but registered users with hearing loss from using IP Captioned Telephone Service with captions turned on. Questions? Call 800-637-0077 or visit truecaptions.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TrueCaptions at every 3 weeks against XCL Phone's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XCL Phone ships an update every 6 months, TrueCaptions every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XCL Phone | TrueCaptions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clearly IP Inc | TrueCaptions LLC |
In-app purchases
XCL Phone
No in-app purchases
TrueCaptions
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is XCL Phone free?
Is TrueCaptions free?
Do XCL Phone or TrueCaptions have ads?
Which is updated more often, XCL Phone or TrueCaptions?
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