Clear vs DeafChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clear
This app functions as a virtual intercom control panel, allowing users to communicate over IP networks. It offers features like point-to-point and group calling, partyline communication, and encrypted audio, replicating the experience of traditional intercom systems.
- Virtual intercom control panel
- Point-to-Point calling
- Point-to-Multipoint group calling
- Partyline and IFB communications
- Push-to-talk functionality
- Encrypted audio communication
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Clear-Com’s Agent-IC mobile app is designed for use with Clear-Com’s intercom systems such as the Eclipse HX Matrix Intercom, Encore Analog Partyline Intercom, and HelixNet Digital Network Partyline System. The virtual intercom control panel operates on all iPhone and iPads and connects from anywhere in the world over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP networks. Agent-IC delivers the same user experience as traditional intercom key panels. Even on the mobile device, the app is fully featured with Point-to-Point calling, Point-to-Multipoint group calling, Partyline, IFB communications with logic triggering, PTT (Push-to-talk), local cross-point audio level control, and notifications. All communication is encrypted to AES. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY ECLIPSE HX Agent-IC needs the Eclipse HX matrix intercom with virtual panel licenses enabled for operation. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration from the organization’s system administrator using EHX. Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Eclipse HX on iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within EHX and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Eclipse HX intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional, IP and Agent-IC users on the host Eclipse HX network. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY LQ IP INTERFACES Alternatively, Agent-IC can directly connect to LQ IP interface devices in order to link to any one of Clear-Com’s partyline systems. By doing so, Partyline users can speak directly to a remote contributor user on Agent-IC. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration via the LQ Core Configuration Manager (CCM). Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Partyline system on an iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within CCM and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Partyline intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional intercom user on the Clear-Com network.
DeafChat
This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription and text-to-speech conversion using AI. It's designed to help deaf or deaf-muted individuals understand spoken conversations and communicate by typing messages that are then spoken aloud.
- Real-time speech transcription
- Text-to-speech conversion
- AI-powered technology
- Supports 8 languages
- Useful for deaf/mute individuals
- Ideal for lectures and conferences
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DeafChat makes face-to-face conversations easier to follow. Turn nearby speech into readable live captions, then type a reply and have it spoken aloud. Designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, DeafChat keeps the conversation focused and easy to read. Features: • Live speech-to-text captions • Typed replies with reliable speaker playback • Quick phrases in 12 languages • Large full-screen messages with optional 180° flip • Adjustable conversation text • Copy and share conversation transcripts • Light and dark appearance Conversation history and settings are stored on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Clear at Free against DeafChat's $4.99. Clear also leads on rating (2.7 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (42% vs 0%). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Clear is free to download; DeafChat costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Clear holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clear has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Clear's written reviews are positive against 0% of DeafChat's.
Clear ships an update every 2 months, DeafChat every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clear | DeafChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 2.7 (18 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 33 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clear-Com Research inc. | STRICS IT GmbH |
Customer experience
Clear
DeafChat
In-app purchases
Clear
No in-app purchases
DeafChat
No in-app purchases
