# T vs BugScope

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: T at none against BugScope's 2. BugScope's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BugScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. T asks for nothing beyond the download.

T ships an update every 3 months, BugScope every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | T | BugScope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-mobile-ip-relay/id542802329/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **87** | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [T-Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/525560781) | [Async Digital Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551241746) |

## What reviewers say

### T

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-mobile-ip-relay/id542802329)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accessible for DeafBlind
- 👍 Can save conversations
- 👍 Live operator accuracy
- 👍 App updated for easier call shifting
- 👍 Good for Spasmodic Dysphonia

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of bugs
- 🐛 Calls get dropped
- 🐛 Fake number calls
- 🐛 App not updated
- 🐛 App broken, cannot make calls

**Reported bugs**

- App still has LOT of bugs
- Calls get dropped
- Line is busy error
- Hackers fake number calls
- App hasn't been updated

**Requested features**

- 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


### BugScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugscope/id6759544526)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is T free?

T is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BugScope free?

BugScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do T or BugScope have ads?

Neither T nor BugScope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, T or BugScope?

T ships an update every 3 months, and BugScope every 5 days. Most recently, T was updated on October 18, 2026 and BugScope on October 21, 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.*