Comparison

Textacy vs TrueCaptions

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

Head to head
About

Textacy

A modern messaging application that allows users to register, select a personal number, and communicate via SMS, MMS, and VoIP calls. It offers robust conversation management features including chat blocking and deletion within a secure interface.

Highlights
  • Choose your own number
  • Send SMS and MMS
  • Make VoIP calls
  • Block unwanted chats
  • Delete conversations
  • Secure and intuitive interface
Features
Currently charting
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Textacy is a modern messaging app that keeps you connected. Easily register, choose your own number, and start chatting with your contacts. Send SMS, MMS, and enjoy clear VoIP calls. Manage your conversations with options to block or delete chats, all in one secure and intuitive app.

About

TrueCaptions

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See every word your callers say. Finally, phone calls you can fully follow. TrueCaptions puts real-time captions on every call – so you never miss a word that matters, whether it's your doctor, your family, or your bank. WHAT YOU GET • Real-time captions with under 250ms delay • One-tap calling – no complicated setup • Adjust text size, color and contrast to your comfort • 100% AI-powered – no operators, completely private • Works on your phone – no extra hardware needed FREE FOR ELIGIBLE USERS Expected to be available at no cost through the FCC's TRS program. No monthly fees. No hidden charges. Available in the United States only. Federal law prohibits anyone but registered users with hearing loss from using IP Captioned Telephone Service with captions turned on. Questions? Call 800-637-0077 or visit truecaptions.com

Screenshots

Textacy4 screens
TrueCaptions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Textacy at #198 against TrueCaptions's unranked. Textacy also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Textacy ships an update every 10 days, TrueCaptions every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Textacy versus TrueCaptions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextacyTrueCaptions
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTextacyTrueCaptions LLC

In-app purchases

None

Textacy

No in-app purchases

None

TrueCaptions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Textacy free?
Textacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrueCaptions free?
TrueCaptions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Textacy or TrueCaptions have ads?
Neither Textacy nor TrueCaptions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Textacy or TrueCaptions?
Textacy ships an update every 10 days, and TrueCaptions every 3 weeks. Most recently, Textacy was updated on October 25, 2026 and TrueCaptions on October 31, 2026.

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