P3 Mobile vs ntouch®
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.
ntouch®
Experience high-quality video relay services on your mobile device. Connect with passionate interpreters for seamless communication, anytime and anywhere. Includes a feature to enhance visibility for all participants on calls.
- Mobile video relay experience
- Passionate interpreters
- Sorenson Wavello feature
- Be Seen feature
- On-the-go access
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Enjoy the best-possible video relay experience on your mobile device! With unrivaled features supported by passionate interpreters, the ntouch® app provides the power of Sorenson Relay anytime, anywhere – even on the go. ntouch now includes the Sorenson Wavello feature that lets you and everyone on the call Be Seen. To learn more and to apply for an account, please visit https://www.sorenson.com/video-relay/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: P3 Mobile at free against ntouch®'s ad-supported. ntouch®'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 — 4.1 for P3 Mobile against 4.1 for ntouch®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 291 and 497 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 37% and 36% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | P3 Mobile | ntouch® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (291 ratings) | 4.1 (497 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews — better | 36.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 291 | 497 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purple Communications, Inc. | Sorenson Communications, Inc. |
Customer experience
P3 Mobile
ntouch®
User reviews
P3 Mobile
From 291 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Incredibly fast interpreter connection (5 seconds vs 60+ seconds)
- 👍 High-quality ASL interpreters with excellent skills
- 👍 User-friendly and modern app interface
- 💡 Video message feature for missed calls
- 💡 Dual account login capability
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently after updates
- 🐛 App won't display incoming calls despite light signals
- 🐛 Missed call notifications not appearing
- 🐛 App freezes during video calls
- 🐛 Login issues and auto-logout problems
ntouch®
From 497 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth video quality
- 🔒 Reliable security
- 👍 Helpful interpreters
- 💡 Useful features like location sharing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 👎 Interpreter issues like incorrect information or hanging up
- 🤔 Confusing login and account management
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
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
ntouch®
Reported bugs
4 issues- Calls randomly disconnecting
- Inability to answer incoming calls
- Persistent 'server down' messages
- Camera rotation issues on M1 Macs
Requested features
4 requests- Add 'do not disturb' mode for VP
- Improve syncing across devices
- Allow customization of app layout
- Provide better support for newer devices and iOS versions
In-app purchases
P3 Mobile
No in-app purchases
ntouch®
No in-app purchases
