Comparison

Compass° vs InnoCaption

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass°

This application provides a large, easy-to-read compass display to show your direction and heading. It utilizes your device's internal hardware for accurate estimations.

Highlights
  • Large display
  • Easy to read
  • Shows direction
  • Shows heading
  • Uses device hardware
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This app is a super simple compass that is very easy to read with a huge display showing you the direction and heading. This software is provided as is and uses the device's internal hardware to estimate direction. By continuing to use this app you agree to our Terms of Service.

About

InnoCaption

This app provides free, real-time captions for phone calls, assisting individuals with hearing loss. It offers options for live stenographers or automated speech recognition, with features like text-to-speech shortcuts and transcript summaries for enhanced communication.

Highlights
  • Live call captioning (stenographer or ASR)
  • Text-to-speech calling with AI refine
  • Customizable TTS shortcuts
  • AI-powered transcript summaries
  • Save and view call transcripts
  • Captioning for incoming and outgoing calls
  • Spam call filter
Features
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If hearing loss makes understanding phone calls challenging, try the InnoCaption app for free, fast, and accurate real-time call captions. InnoCaption is available at no cost to eligible users in the United States through funding from the FCC’s Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund. **** New Update **** • Custom Word List – Add custom words like names and specialized terms to improve real-time caption accuracy • Picture-in-Picture – Keep captions visible in a floating window while using other apps or browsing the web during a call REAL-TIME CAPTIONS FOR EVERY CALL • Switch between live stenographers or Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) captions at any time during your call • Available at no cost to individuals with hearing loss in the United States • Caption your calls in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Filipino, and more • Make and caption 3-way calls SEAMLESS CALLING & PERSONALIZATION • Get captions for both incoming and outgoing calls • Keep your existing phone number with our patented One Number technology • Use InnoCaption like your regular phone dialer – no need to make calls through a 711 relay • Customize the InnoCaption app to fit your accessibility needs TEXT-TO-SPEECH CALLING FEATURES • Use AI Refine to turn short responses into complete sentences at the touch of a button • Customize prewritten TTS Shortcuts for fast and effortless replies during calls ACCESSIBLE TRANSCRIPTS & VOICEMAIL • Save and view transcripts of previous calls • Generate concise AI-powered summaries of call transcripts • Access and read fully captioned voicemail messages SMART CONTACT INTEGRATION • Easily sync contacts from your phone to the InnoCaption app • Continue using your personal cell number by combining our caller ID and call-forwarding features EMERGENCY CALLS & SPAM FILTER • Built-in spam call filter blocks high-risk calls and provides notices for potential spam calls • Make 911 emergency calls with captions* *911 service may be limited or unavailable in the event of network disruptions or degradation, service connection or internet failure, or other circumstances. For more information, visit www.innocaption.com/calling-911 Cellular data plan or Wi-Fi is required to use the service. FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. IP Captioned Telephone Service may use a live operator. The operator generates captions of what the other party to the call says. These captions are then sent to your phone. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. For more information, visit us at https://www.innocaption.com For assistance, contact us at support@innocaption.com

Screenshots

Compass°2 screens
InnoCaption4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: InnoCaption at none against Compass°'s shown. InnoCaption also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 18 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Compass°'s advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 71%) and ratings volume (59K vs 12K). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Compass° against 4.7 for InnoCaption. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Compass°'s written reviews are positive against 71% of InnoCaption's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass° ships an update every 18 months, InnoCaption weekly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Compass° versus InnoCaption: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass°InnoCaption
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (59K ratings) — better4.7 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings59K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCMezmo Corporation

Customer experience

Compass°

All ratings59,171 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative16.1%

InnoCaption

All ratings12,267 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative22.7%

User reviews

Compass°

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable
  • 💡 Convenient for various use cases
  • 🔍 Provides clear direction information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with accuracy or calibration
  • 🔋 Dependent on device signal/battery
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive

InnoCaption

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate and fast captioning
  • 👍 Enables independent phone use for deaf/hard of hearing
  • 👍 Helpful customer support
  • 👍 Useful for work, personal, and medical calls
  • 👍 Saves call transcripts for reference

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with call quality and disconnections
  • 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of names and numbers
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and sharing personal information
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used extensively

Bugs and requests

Compass°

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compass stuck on certain directions
  • App crashes or fails to load

Requested features

3 requests
  • Paid ad-free version
  • Additional features like GPS integration
  • Improved accuracy and reliability

InnoCaption

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incoming calls not always received or displayed
  • App crashing or freezing during calls
  • Issues with call forwarding setup

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to caption in-person conversations
  • Integration with video calling apps
  • Improved transcription accuracy for names and numbers
  • Option to save call transcripts locally

In-app purchases

None

Compass°

No in-app purchases

None

InnoCaption

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass° free?
Compass° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InnoCaption free?
InnoCaption is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compass° or InnoCaption?
Compass° is rated higher. Compass° averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while InnoCaption averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do Compass° or InnoCaption have ads?
Compass° shows ads; InnoCaption does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass° or InnoCaption?
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, and InnoCaption weekly. Most recently, Compass° was updated on October 13, 2026 and InnoCaption on October 13, 2026.

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