Comparison

Realtime Caption Call vs TrueCaptions

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

Head to head
About

Realtime Caption Call

This app provides real-time captions for phone calls, displaying both sides of the conversation as text. It also offers live translation and a type-to-speak feature for seamless communication across languages or in noisy environments. Transcripts are saved for later review.

Highlights
  • Live call captioning
  • Real-time translation
  • Type-to-speak functionality
  • Color-coded conversation display
  • Saved call transcripts
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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CapCall shows you every word of your phone calls as live captions, so you never miss what's said. Read the conversation in real time — great for noisy places, hard-to-hear connections, calls in another language, or any time you'd rather read than listen. As you talk, CapCall captions both sides of the call and shows it as a live, color-coded conversation — you on one side, them on the other. REAL-TIME CAPTIONS • Both sides of the call captioned as it happens • Clear "you vs. them" color coding • Works on regular phone calls — incoming and outgoing LIVE TRANSLATION • Read what the other person says, translated into your language • Type a reply and CapCall speaks it in their language • Perfect for cross-language calls with family, work, or services TYPE TO SPEAK • Prefer not to talk, or in a quiet room? Type your reply and CapCall speaks it into the call in a natural voice. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • We never record or store call audio • Text transcripts are saved to your account so you can search past calls — and you can delete them anytime SIMPLE AND CLEAR • Large, easy-to-read text • Designed for clarity, not clutter • Save contacts, review your call history, and revisit transcripts CapCall is a subscription with plans to match how much you call, plus one-time caption hour packs that never expire. CapCall works over your internet connection and requires an account. Emergency calls are always placed through your phone's native dialer. CapCall requires a paid subscription to use. Privacy Policy: https://capcall.net/privacy Terms of Use: Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Realtime Caption Call4 screens
TrueCaptions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrueCaptions at none against Realtime Caption Call's 10. TrueCaptions also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26). On price and device support 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. Realtime Caption Call sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month. TrueCaptions asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Realtime Caption Call versus TrueCaptions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealtime Caption CallTrueCaptions
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS2615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKYB BILGI ILETISIM LIMITED SIRKETITrueCaptions LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Realtime Caption Call

Subscriptions5
  • Standard — 25 hrs/mo$44.991 Month
  • Plus — 50 hrs/mo$79.991 Month
  • Business — 100 hrs/mo$149.991 Month
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  • Basic Annual — 10 hrs/mo$199.991 Year
  • Plus Annual — 50 hrs/mo$879.991 Year
One-time5
  • 5 Caption Hours$12.99
  • 10 Caption Hours$24.99
  • 25 Caption Hours$54.99
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  • 50 Caption Hours$99.99
  • 100 Caption Hours$179.99
None

TrueCaptions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Realtime Caption Call free?
Realtime Caption Call is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrueCaptions free?
TrueCaptions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Realtime Caption Call or TrueCaptions have ads?
Realtime Caption Call shows ads; TrueCaptions does not.

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