# textPlus vs InnoCaption

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InnoCaption at none against textPlus's 13. InnoCaption also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 41%). textPlus's advantage is ratings volume (272K vs 12K) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. textPlus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. InnoCaption asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for textPlus against 4.7 for InnoCaption. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: textPlus has 272K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of textPlus's written reviews are positive against 71% of InnoCaption's.

textPlus ships an update monthly, InnoCaption weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | textPlus | InnoCaption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/innocaption-call-captioning/id1333988644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **71.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [Mezmo Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/579808323) |

## What reviewers say

### textPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Utilities, #146 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Get a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling over WiFi or data. Save money on mobile plans by using this app to connect with friends and family globally. Offers inexpensive outbound calls and can turn tablets into phones.

**Highlights:** Free US phone number, Unlimited free texting (SMS, MMS, group chat), Free inbound calls, Inexpensive outbound calls, Works over WiFi, Turn tablets into phones

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Keep Phone Number | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Number Bundle Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Number - 1 Year | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| $0.99 in Calling Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99¢ in textPlus Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 in Calling Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| $5.49 in Calling Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 in textPlus Credit | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game-changing app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and reliable texting and calling
- 💡 Useful additional features
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting usage
- 🐛 Inconsistent call and messaging functionality
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to get new phone numbers
- Randomly logging users out of accounts
- Delayed or undelivered messages
- Calls not connecting properly
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Upgrade options for better features
- Improved notification system
- Reduce intrusive ads
- Expand international support
- Add more customization options


### InnoCaption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/innocaption-call-captioning/id1333988644)

This app provides free, real-time captions for phone calls, assisting individuals with hearing loss. It offers options for live stenographers or automated speech recognition, with features like text-to-speech shortcuts and transcript summaries for enhanced communication.

**Highlights:** Live call captioning (stenographer or ASR), Text-to-speech calling with AI refine, Customizable TTS shortcuts, AI-powered transcript summaries, Save and view call transcripts, Captioning for incoming and outgoing calls, Spam call filter

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and fast captioning
- 👍 Enables independent phone use for deaf/hard of hearing
- 👍 Helpful customer support
- 👍 Useful for work, personal, and medical calls
- 👍 Saves call transcripts for reference

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with call quality and disconnections
- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of names and numbers
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and sharing personal information
- 🔋 Drains battery when used extensively

**Reported bugs**

- Incoming calls not always received or displayed
- App crashing or freezing during calls
- Issues with call forwarding setup

**Requested features**

- Ability to caption in-person conversations
- Integration with video calling apps
- Improved transcription accuracy for names and numbers
- Option to save call transcripts locally


## Frequently asked questions

### Is textPlus free?

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

### Is InnoCaption free?

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

### Which has better reviews, textPlus or InnoCaption?

InnoCaption is rated higher. textPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while InnoCaption averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do textPlus or InnoCaption have ads?

textPlus shows ads; InnoCaption does not.

### Which is updated more often, textPlus or InnoCaption?

textPlus ships an update monthly, and InnoCaption weekly. Most recently, textPlus was updated on September 25, 2026 and InnoCaption on September 23, 2026.

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