P3 Mobile vs Sorenson Wavello
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
P3 Mobile
This Video Relay Service (VRS) app enables deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to make and receive VP calls using Wi-Fi or cellular data. It offers features like text chat, contact sharing, call blocking, and a user-friendly interface with customizable themes.
- Video Relay Service (VRS) calls
- Text chat functionality
- Share follow-up numbers
- Block unwanted callers
- Intuitive user interface
- Number Lookup with Google Maps
- Full-screen call notifications
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P3 Mobile – VRS on the go, because every conversation matters. P3 Mobile is the on-the-go VRS (Video Relay Service) app that makes it easy for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to make and receive VP calls anywhere using a Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection. Recent updates now include text chat, the ability to share a follow-up number with an interpreter straight from your contact list, and even the power to block unwanted callers. Our users love our intuitive user interface with a choice of two themes and the ability to add contact photos. You'll also enjoy Number Lookup, powered by Google Maps, to help you find phone numbers and conduct map searches without having to leave the app. Even when you're not using the app, you can now receive full-screen notifications at the moment a call is incoming. P3 Mobile still has all the great features users have come to expect including built-in PurpleMail™, one- and two-line VCO, call history, “smart search” and an easy-to-use interface. It’s the best way to keep in touch with everyone and anyone, anytime and anywhere, and now P3 Mobile has even more! Download/upgrade P3 Mobile today and tell us what you think.
Sorenson Wavello
This app revolutionizes video relay conversations by allowing all participants to see each other. It enables enhanced communication for users connecting with Deaf family and friends through a relay service. Download and register to experience a new way of visual communication.
- See all participants during video relay calls
- Revolutionize relay conversations
- Enhanced communication for Deaf connections
- Register voice phone number
- Experience new communication methods
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Be Seen! Revolutionize your relay conversations! With Sorenson Wavello, everyone sees each other during video relay calls. Sorenson continues to innovate so you can experience communication in a new way. To get started, simply download the Sorenson Wavello app and register your voice phone number today. Come on, Be Seen by your Deaf family and friends through Sorenson Relay. To learn more, please visit www.sorenson.com/getwavello
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sorenson Wavello at 75% against P3 Mobile's 37%. Sorenson Wavello also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). P3 Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Sorenson Wavello holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 291 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of P3 Mobile's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sorenson Wavello's.
P3 Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Sorenson Wavello every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | P3 Mobile | Sorenson Wavello |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (291 ratings) | 4.4 (62 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 291 — better | 62 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purple Communications, Inc. | Sorenson Communications, Inc. |
Customer experience
P3 Mobile
Sorenson Wavello
Bugs and requests
P3 Mobile
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on iOS 16.1 and newer versions
- App won't open or closes immediately after opening
- Login credentials not remembered despite 'Remember Me' option
- Incoming calls not showing notifications or alerts
- Missed calls not appearing in call history
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- App freezes during video calls after 2-5 minutes
- Cannot load contact names or numbers
- Call button not functioning
- App closes unexpectedly when other apps are open
- Voicemail messages cut off or not received completely
- Unable to answer calls despite notifications
- Video interpreter freezes mid-call
- App incompatible with iOS 10.1.1, 12.5.7, 16.1
- Dialing info box closes before connecting
- Cannot connect to customer service
Requested features
11 requests- Picture-in-picture mode
- Vibration alerts for incoming calls
- Slow and fast forward buttons for signmail
- iPad app version
- Call blocking feature (advertised but not findable)
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- Integrated Purple Mail into main app
- Horizontal screen orientation option
- Customizable signmail on tablet and mobile
- Better background app connectivity
- Incoming call popup with Accept/Decline buttons
- Camera view switch icon
Sorenson Wavello
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
P3 Mobile
No in-app purchases
Sorenson Wavello
No in-app purchases
Questions
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