Comparison

VIVI TALK vs TrueCaptions

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

Head to head
About

VIVI TALK

Features
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Realize instant messaging functions such as sending, receiving, account management, group chat, etc. between users through text, audio, video, etc.

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 โ€“ so you never miss a word that matters, whether it's your doctor, your family, or your bank. WHAT YOU GET โ€ข Real-time captions with under 250ms delay โ€ข One-tap calling โ€“ no complicated setup โ€ข Adjust text size, color and contrast to your comfort โ€ข 100% AI-powered โ€“ no operators, completely private โ€ข Works on your phone โ€“ 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

VIVI TALK4 screens
TrueCaptions4 screens

Verdict

The call

VIVI TALK and TrueCaptions are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIVI TALK ships an update every 2 months, TrueCaptions every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
VIVI TALK versus TrueCaptions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIVI TALKTrueCaptions
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size31 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVIVI DENTAL LABORATORYTrueCaptions LLC

In-app purchases

None

VIVI TALK

No in-app purchases

None

TrueCaptions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VIVI TALK free?
VIVI TALK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrueCaptions free?
TrueCaptions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VIVI TALK or TrueCaptions have ads?
Neither VIVI TALK nor TrueCaptions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIVI TALK or TrueCaptions?
VIVI TALK ships an update every 2 months, and TrueCaptions every 5 weeks. Most recently, VIVI TALK was updated on October 11, 2026 and TrueCaptions on October 25, 2026.

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