Comparison

T vs AppChoices

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

AppChoices

Manage your preferences for interest-based advertising on mobile apps. This tool offers transparency into data collection by participating companies and allows you to opt out of cross-app data usage for personalized ads with a single click.

Highlights
  • Control interest-based advertising
  • Limit cross-app data collection
  • Opt out of personalized ads
  • Transparency with participating companies
  • Choose all companies with one click
  • Device ID-based choice tool
  • Token ID-based choice (beta)
Features
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Control interest-based advertising on apps on your mobile device. AppChoices gives you transparency with participating companies, and lets you limit their collection of cross-app data for interest-based ads. Brought to you by the Digital Advertising Alliance, and backed up by the DAA’s independent accountability program, AppChoices lets you opt out from interest-based advertising with a particular company, or “Choose All Companies” with one simple click. Did you know that some of the ads you receive in apps are customized based on predictions about your interests generated from your app usage? This is called interest-based advertising (IBA). AppChoices gives you choices about whether you receive this type of advertising that is based on cross-app data collected over time across different apps and devices.  To opt out your device ID out of IBA from a particular company, simply navigate to Device ID-Based Choice tool and set the switch next to the company’s logo from “”ON” to “OFF”. AppChoices lets you decide which, if any, participating companies deliver interest-based advertising to your device. Using the new Token ID-Based Choice (beta) tool, you can opt out or revoke having your data collected or used for IBA linked to the email address you provide. When it comes to ads in your apps based on your interests, it’s your choice. AppChoices también está disponible en español. Solo establece la configuración al idioma español. You may still receive other types of advertising in your apps from participating DAA companies, and these companies (and other apps) may still collect information for other purposes consistent with the DAA Principles. You can learn more about these Principles and the DAA’s enforcement and accountability program by visiting www.aboutads.info/enforcement. v2.2.0

Screenshots

T4 screens
AppChoices3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: T at 3.1 against AppChoices's 2.3. AppChoices's advantage is ratings volume (342 vs 88) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

T holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 342 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of T's written reviews are positive against 14% of AppChoices's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

T ships an update every 3 months, AppChoices every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
T versus AppChoices: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTAppChoices
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (88 ratings) — better2.3 (342 ratings)
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings88342 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT-MobileDigital Advertising Alliance

Customer experience

T

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

AppChoices

All ratings337 ratings
Positive32.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative63.8%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative77.7%

User reviews

T

From 88 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

AppChoices

From 342 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Functional when following instructions
  • 👍 Compact and easy to use
  • 🚀 App works as intended, sends opt-out requests

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buttons/toggles don't work as expected
  • 🐛 Confusing/unclear instructions
  • 🐛 App crashes when trying to complete opt-out process
  • 🐛 Doesn't allow opting out of all companies
  • 🐛 Opt-out requests don't seem to be honored

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

AppChoices

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons/toggles not functional
  • App crashes when trying to complete opt-out
  • Opt-out requests not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to opt out of all companies with one button
  • Clearer instructions and more intuitive UI
  • Confirmation that opt-out requests were successful

In-app purchases

None

T

No in-app purchases

None

AppChoices

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is T free?
T is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AppChoices free?
AppChoices is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, T or AppChoices?
T is rated higher. T averages 3.1 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while AppChoices averages 2.3 from 342 ratings.
Do T or AppChoices have ads?
Neither T nor AppChoices shows ads.
Which is updated more often, T or AppChoices?
T ships an update every 3 months, and AppChoices every 4 months. Most recently, T was updated on November 3, 2026 and AppChoices on November 6, 2026.

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