Purple VRI vs Language Services
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Purple VRI
This app provides on-demand sign language interpreting services via live video connection. It transforms your device into a mobile interpreter for seamless communication between deaf, hard-of-hearing, speech-impaired, and hearing individuals. Requires a Purple VRI account for service access.
- On-demand VRI service
- Live video connection
- Skilled interpreters
- High-quality audio and video
- 24/7 availability
- Mobile interpreter functionality
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Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is a convenient, on-demand sign language interpreting service delivered over a live Internet video connection. Purple VRI transforms your iPad® into a full-functioning, "mobile interpreter" to help in situations where interpreters are needed to relay communications for deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-impaired individuals and hearing individuals when they are in the same room. To use Purple VRI, you need a Purple VRI account. VRI services require payment for use. To sign up for an account, contact Purple at vri@purple.us. Features: • Easy-to-use and convenient, make Purple VRI calls virtually anywhere, anyplace, anytime on a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. • Skilled interpreters, clear audio and high-quality video make it seem like the interpreter is in the same room with you. • Purple VRI is perfect for work, schools, meetings, doctor's appointments, on-the-go and much, much more. • Last-minute requests made easy with on-demand technology allowing you to access services at any time, 24/7, 365 days per year. Creating a Purple VRI Account: After downloading the app, contact Purple at vri@purple.us to create your account. Please note you will not be able to make a VRI call until an account is created through Purple. This can only be completed by emailing vri@purple.us. NOTE: This is NOT Purple VRS. For Purple VRS, please search for "Purple VRS" in the App Store. Purple VRS and Purple VRI require two different apps and accounts.
Language Services
Connect instantly with qualified interpreters for over 300 languages via video or audio. This service offers fast connection times, secure access, and competitive rates for remote interpretation needs.
- 300+ languages supported
- On-demand video and audio interpretation
- Fast connection times
- Secure connections
- Over 5,000 qualified interpreters
- One-tap 3rd party dial-out
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300+ Languages A qualified interpreter is at your fingertips in seconds with Language Services. Simply select video or audio for over 300 languages, get connected, and the interpreter takes care of the rest. With Language Services – you will have the fastest connection times for Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) services. • Runs on iOS, Mac, and desktop browsers • Connect with over 5,000 qualified interpreters in seconds • Have confidence in secure connections with secure access • Get the best rates for VRI & OPI in the industry • Invite others to join a call with one-tap 3rd party dial-out Language Services simplifies the process and offers reliable technology, fast connection times, quality interpreters, and best in class customer service. Access to language services just got easier. To use, click on the app, choose the language, and are connected to an interpreter in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Language Services at 5.0 against Purple VRI's 2.9. Language Services also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 19 months). Purple VRI's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Language Services holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Purple VRI has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Purple VRI ships an update every 19 months, Language Services every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Purple VRI | Language Services |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purple Communications, Inc. | PROPIO LS, LLC |
Customer experience
Purple VRI
Language Services
In-app purchases
Purple VRI
No in-app purchases
Language Services
No in-app purchases
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