# CaptionLens vs ReversePhone

The clearest difference is rating: CaptionLens at 5.0 against ReversePhone's 4.4. CaptionLens also leads on ads (none vs shown). ReversePhone's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (96 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CaptionLens sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and ReversePhone sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CaptionLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReversePhone has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CaptionLens ships an update every 3 months, ReversePhone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CaptionLens | ReversePhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionlens/id6469618653/reviews)** | [4.4 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversephone-number-lookup/id6593659969/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 298 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CaptionLens Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798560906) | [ReversePhone, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760225404) |

## What reviewers say

### CaptionLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionlens/id6469618653)

This communication app offers instant messaging and internet calls with real-time transcription for voice and speech. It allows users to send text, voice messages, pictures, and make audio/video calls, converting spoken words into text and vice versa.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging with text and voice, Audio and video calls with transcription, Voice messages transcribed to text, Speech converted to text during calls, Text synthesized into speech during calls, Picture and text posting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| mounth package | $19.99 | per month |


### ReversePhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversephone-number-lookup/id6593659969)

Instantly identify unknown callers and search any phone number to uncover spam or suspicious activity. This tool also helps detect phishing attempts in URLs and IP addresses, offering a secure way to manage unwanted calls and online threats.

**Highlights:** Reverse phone number search, Identify unknown callers, Spam and scam detection, Block unwanted calls, IP, QR, and URL lookups, Community reports on bad actors

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Reports App + Web | $24.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CaptionLens free?

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

### Is ReversePhone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CaptionLens or ReversePhone?

CaptionLens is rated higher. CaptionLens averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ReversePhone averages 4.4 from 96 ratings.

### Do CaptionLens or ReversePhone have ads?

ReversePhone shows ads; CaptionLens does not.

### Which is updated more often, CaptionLens or ReversePhone?

CaptionLens ships an update every 3 months, and ReversePhone every 2 months. Most recently, CaptionLens was updated on September 30, 2026 and ReversePhone on October 27, 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.*