Comparison

Broadvoice vs TrueCaptions

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

Head to head
About

Broadvoice

This app allows you to use your phone service globally via VoIP over Wi-Fi or 3G. It offers features like call recording, forwarding, contact syncing, and voicemail management. Customize sound settings and choose from various ringtones for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • VoIP calls over 3G/Wi-Fi
  • Contact syncing
  • Call recording
  • Call forwarding
  • Voicemail management
  • Customizable ringtones
  • Sound settings adjustment
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Take your Broadvoice phone service with you, anywhere in the world. - Make VoIP calls over 3G or Wifi data connection - Sync contacts from linked accounts on your phone - Choose between 25+ different ringtones - Record all conversations and have them sent to your preferred email address - Forward calls to another number - Change sound settings like echo cancellation, sound suppression, playback boost and microphone level - Set preferred data connection (3G or Wifi) - Start application after phone reboot - Listen to and manage voicemail

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

Broadvoice4 screens
TrueCaptions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TrueCaptions at every 3 weeks against Broadvoice's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Broadvoice ships an update every 4 months, TrueCaptions every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Broadvoice versus TrueCaptions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadvoiceTrueCaptions
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadvoiceTrueCaptions LLC

In-app purchases

None

Broadvoice

No in-app purchases

None

TrueCaptions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Broadvoice free?
Broadvoice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrueCaptions free?
TrueCaptions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Broadvoice or TrueCaptions have ads?
Neither Broadvoice nor TrueCaptions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Broadvoice or TrueCaptions?
Broadvoice ships an update every 4 months, and TrueCaptions every 3 weeks. Most recently, Broadvoice was updated on October 3, 2026 and TrueCaptions on October 4, 2026.

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