InnoCaption
An app that captions phone calls using AI or a live stenographer.
What InnoCaption does
InnoCaption captions your phone calls so you can read what the other person says while you talk with your own voice. You choose AI captions or a live stenographer, and can switch mid-call. It's free for eligible people in the US with hearing loss.
InnoCaption is a captioned phone service in an app. Calls go through your phone as usual, and captions scroll on screen in real time. The neat part is the choice: AI captions, or a human stenographer who is available around the clock. You can switch between them before or during a call.
It covers incoming, outgoing and three-way calls, plus captioned voicemail and 911 calls. You can type replies for the app to speak, keep saved transcripts, and get short AI summaries of calls. A web version can stream captions to a bigger screen, and there's an Apple Watch app.
To sign up you verify your number and sign a self-certification that you have hearing loss. No doctor's note is needed. It's US only, because the FCC pays for it, and it needs a data or Wi-Fi connection to work.
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Who it's for
Skip it if: People outside the US. Captioning conversations or recordings that aren't phone calls.
Pricing
Free planFree for eligible people in the US with hearing loss, with no limit on how many calls or how long. It's funded by the FCC's relay service fund.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Free with no limit on calls if you qualify
- Human stenographers available 24/7
- Lots of App Store ratings and active updates
- No doctor's note required to register
Watch out for
- US only, with registration required
- Needs a data or Wi-Fi connection
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Questions people ask
Is InnoCaption really free?
Yes, for eligible people in the US with hearing loss. The FCC's relay service fund pays for it.
Who can use InnoCaption?
People in the US with hearing loss. You sign a self-certification when you register; no doctor's note is needed.
Are the captions done by people or AI?
Both. You can pick AI captions or a live stenographer, and switch during a call.
Does InnoCaption work on Android?
Yes. It's available for iPhone and Android phones and tablets.