# P3 Mobile vs Live Caption

The clearest difference is rating: P3 Mobile at 4.1 against Live Caption's 2.5. P3 Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (291 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, 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. P3 Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

P3 Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: P3 Mobile has 291 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of P3 Mobile's written reviews are positive against 28% of Live Caption's.

P3 Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Live Caption every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | P3 Mobile | Live Caption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/p3-mobile/id432523572/reviews)** | [2.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption/id955278049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **291** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **37.2% 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 | 58 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Purple Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/351385418) | [Live Caption, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955278048) |

## What reviewers say

### P3 Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/p3-mobile/id432523572)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### 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 P3 Mobile free?

P3 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, P3 Mobile or Live Caption?

P3 Mobile is rated higher. P3 Mobile averages 4.1 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while Live Caption averages 2.5 from 39 ratings.

### Do P3 Mobile or Live Caption have ads?

Neither P3 Mobile nor Live Caption shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, P3 Mobile or Live Caption?

P3 Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Live Caption every 4 weeks. Most recently, P3 Mobile was updated on September 27, 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.*