# Phonable vs Otua

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Otua at none against Phonable's 4. Phonable's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phonable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Otua asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonable | Otua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otua-live-captions/id6790343222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 68 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frits Polman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497118320) | [Valentin Folliguet](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772125033) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonable/id6757431099)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


### Otua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otua-live-captions/id6790343222)

This app provides instant, large captions for spoken words, making conversations accessible for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It prioritizes privacy by processing all audio and text locally on the device, ensuring no data leaves your iPhone. Conversations are saved privately for later review.

**Highlights:** Large, adjustable captions, Real-time speech-to-text, 100% on-device processing, Private conversation history, Available in English and French

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonable free?

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

### Is Otua free?

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

### Do Phonable or Otua have ads?

Neither Phonable nor Otua shows ads.

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