Comparison

T vs Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro

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

Head to head
About

T

This app enables individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or have a Speech Disability to make and receive relay calls using text over the internet. It connects users with a qualified relay operator and offers features like an integrated contact list and call history.

Highlights
  • Text-based relay calls
  • Integrated contact list
  • Call history
  • Access to live customer care
  • Available on wireless networks
Features
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IP Relay, provided by T-Mobile for iOS devices, is a no cost internet-based telecommunications Mobile app available for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or who have a Speech Disability who can make and receive relay calls and communicate using text on iOS 9 or higher, including iPad devices. IP Relay app is also available on wireless networks. Connect with a qualified relay operator via IP Relay. Features include integrated contact list, call history, and access to live customer care. Available only in USA and US territories. International calls will either be blocked or terminated. Registration is required to use this app. If no data plan service selected, casual data charges may apply. Learn more at t-mobile.com/IPRelay. Although IP Relay can be used for emergency calling, such emergency calling may not function the same as traditional 911/E911 services. By using the IP Relay app for emergency calling you agree that T-Mobile is not responsible for any damages resulting from errors, defects, malfunctions, interruptions, or failures in accessing or attempting to access emergency services through IP Relay whether caused by the negligence of T-Mobile or otherwise.

About

Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro

This companion application assists in the setup and registration of the Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro device. It guides users through the necessary steps to connect and activate their hardware.

Highlights
  • Device setup assistance
  • Registration of Sidewalk Bridge Pro
  • Companion app functionality
  • Hardware activation guidance
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Companion app to setup and register Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro by Ring.

Screenshots

T4 screens
Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro at 100% against T's 16%. Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). T's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 8). 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

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

Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: T has 88 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of T's written reviews are positive against 100% of Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
T versus Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTAmazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (88 ratings)3.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT-MobileRing.com

Customer experience

T

All ratings81 ratings
Positive45.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative43.2%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive16.4%
Neutral12.7%
Negative70.9%

Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

T

Reported bugs

50 issues
  • App still has LOT of bugs
  • Calls get dropped
  • Line is busy error
  • Hackers fake number calls
  • App hasn't been updated
Show 45 more
  • Doesn't work at all now
  • Cut out during call
  • Tried to recall but didn't work
  • Phone number in use error
  • Call connects then drops
  • CAs typing too many 'xxxx'
  • Transcribes caller's words to email
  • Password is wrong (works elsewhere)
  • Cannot verify identity
  • New version confusing
  • Cannot use microphone on keyboard to dictate
  • Cannot register, couldn't verify details
  • App does not connect to relay
  • Microphone doesn't work for voice to text
  • App doesn't work
  • Doesn't seem to work when trying to answer call
  • Does not list incoming call
  • Opening from notification screen, number not listed
  • Buggy, doesn't cooperate with system accessibility settings
  • Scrolling is buggy
  • Incoming text bounces below window
  • Incoming call window doesn't expand
  • Incoming calls don't always answer
  • System often cuts off users
  • Performance gets worse
  • Takes several minutes for messages to get through
  • Never able to complete important calls
  • Whenever I get a call, accept call does nothing
  • No vibration or sound notification for incoming calls
  • App requires upgrade but upgrade doesn't fix error
  • Unable to type anything to answer call
  • Can't see who called
  • Cannot answer calls
  • Number flashes briefly
  • Cannot forward number
  • Forwarding isn't supposed to work
  • App crashes when opening
  • Keyboard covers text box
  • Login doesn't work
  • Login not valid
  • Username creation fails
  • Nobody can hear me
  • Login/password doesn't work on app
  • Verification review takes too long
  • Favorites screen doesn't work

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to report spam callers
  • Send words automatically as I type
  • Add ability to block numbers
  • Option to subscribe to spam call blocking service
  • Make browser and app interfaces more similar
Show 5 more
  • Sound alerts for incoming calls
  • Way to read messages left by caller
  • Voicemail for missed calls
  • Copy and paste phone numbers into dial screen
  • Alphabetized phone book

Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

T

No in-app purchases

None

Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is T free?
T is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro free?
Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, T or Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro?
Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro is rated higher. T averages 3.1 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.
Do T or Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro have ads?
Neither T nor Amazon Sidewalk Bridge Pro shows ads.

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