# ClearCaps vs Tess

The clearest difference is price: Tess at Free against ClearCaps's $4.99. Tess also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). ClearCaps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tess is free to download; ClearCaps costs $4.99 up front. Tess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. ClearCaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearCaps | Tess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tess-hoshi/id6786035112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bruno Aiub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877923963) | [KnotTheory.ai Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792673449) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearCaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcaps/id6768416860)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tess-hoshi/id6786035112)

This app records and transcribes conversations live, saving both the audio and text locally. It offers a simple one-button interface for recording and playback, with options to organize, share, or upload your transcripts. Designed for privacy, all processing happens on your device.

**Highlights:** Live transcription as you speak, One-button record and stop, Saves audio and text locally, Searchable transcript library, Background recording support, On-device speech recognition, Import existing audio files

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tess-Hoshi Pro | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearCaps free?

ClearCaps costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tess free?

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

### Do ClearCaps or Tess have ads?

Neither ClearCaps nor Tess shows ads.

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