# Z5 Mobile vs Live Caption

The clearest difference is rating: Z5 Mobile at 3.7 against Live Caption's 2.5. Z5 Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (127 vs 39). Live Caption's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Caption sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Z5 Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Z5 Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 127 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Z5 Mobile's written reviews are positive against 28% of Live Caption's.

Z5 Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Live Caption every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Z5 Mobile | Live Caption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z5-mobile/id415488663/reviews)** | [2.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption/id955278049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **35.5% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CSDVRS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410090038) | [Live Caption, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955278048) |

## What reviewers say

### Z5 Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z5-mobile/id415488663)

This app provides a video relay service for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to make and receive videophone calls. It offers features like text chat, contact sharing, call blocking, and video mail.

**Highlights:** Video Relay Service (VRS), Text chat functionality, Share contact numbers with interpreters, Block unwanted callers, Video Mail greeting management, Number Lookup with Google Maps

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live Caption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption/id955278049)

This app transcribes spoken words in real-time, displaying them in large text on your device. It facilitates face-to-face conversations and can be used with multiple languages. The app offers an optional subscription for uninterrupted service.

**Highlights:** Real-time speech transcription, Adjustable text size and background, Multi-language support, Bluetooth device compatibility, Text editing and copying, Screen streaming to TV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Caption Unlimited | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Z5 Mobile free?

Z5 Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Caption free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Z5 Mobile or Live Caption?

Z5 Mobile is rated higher. Z5 Mobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Live Caption averages 2.5 from 39 ratings.

### Do Z5 Mobile or Live Caption have ads?

Neither Z5 Mobile nor Live Caption shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Z5 Mobile or Live Caption?

Z5 Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Live Caption every 4 weeks. Most recently, Z5 Mobile was updated on September 30, 2026 and Live Caption on September 19, 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.*