> The completely free call captioning app making it easy to communicate with anyone, anywhere. FCC certified, 100% private. # The completely free call captioning and live transcription app 4.6 (3,321) Certified by FCC 100% Private Caption your conversations and never miss a word ![Smiling older man with gray hair and beard wearing round glasses and orange sweater looking at a green smartphone.](https://rylo.com/_astro/rylo-hero-foreground-2.BG7O6dg4_Z1Le4bo.webp?dpl=dpl_91WYPaeuQfe7VeV8qr54nDLnVikZ) Seen on - ![Forbes logo](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cp6a9qoi/production/d8f225c6f8d84bd052fd4a8b6c8f3e949d52e95d-672x448.avif?rect=1,0,670,448&w=160&h=107&fit=crop&auto=format) - ![Comcast NBC Universal logo](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cp6a9qoi/production/e46965cb4cf5afd18cc784168031ca52694f9fb2-672x448.avif?rect=1,0,670,448&w=160&h=107&fit=crop&auto=format) - ![The Wall Street Journal logo](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cp6a9qoi/production/26bd03c381563af69f23deaa48009d6f4ed43522-672x448.avif?rect=1,0,670,448&w=160&h=107&fit=crop&auto=format) - ![The Hearing Review logo](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cp6a9qoi/production/0ae7fe3d271b05952c1416e7b5c00538a1d06f9d-672x448.avif?rect=1,0,670,448&w=160&h=107&fit=crop&auto=format) - ![Yahoo Finance logo](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cp6a9qoi/production/a9e4e1eed11831ba3643e962f19e8c8a7ba78836-672x448.avif?rect=1,0,670,448&w=160&h=107&fit=crop&auto=format) Certified by the FCC and offered at no cost to individuals with hearing loss ## Communication without confusion That means no gaps, dropped words, or thoughts lost in translation. Rylo exists so the Deaf and hard of hearing community can connect more fully with family, friends, and the world. ### They talk Hey love! What time are we meeting today? ### You read ## Call with clarity Phone calls should feel simple, not stressful. With Rylo, you see every word as it is spoken so you can follow along. Caption calls accurately in real-timeWhen you make calls through the Rylo app, our highly accurate technology instantly translates what’s said into text you can read and follow along withKeep your existing phone numberRylo lets you choose between getting a fresh phone number or keeping your existing one for calls and textsSpeak or type to replyUse your voice or your device's keyboard - the call is yoursAdjust the features to feel most like youRylo is always personalized for your needs - learning and improving for youSave your secured transcripts for laterAll Rylo calls are fully private with transcripts saved locally on your device - ### Shape the way your words sound Adjust the tone and pace of talk-to-text audio with keyboard shortcuts - ### Quick-reply with a few taps Keep conversations fluid and fast with AI-powered, quick replies - ### Track non-verbal cues Understand speaker sentiment and know who is speaking, typing, or pausing - ### Use any language, almost Rylo supports 50+ languages and auto-detects language changes in real time - ### Filter for spam & profanity Easily manage out the types of conversations you don’t want - ### Works with your other devices Pair Rylo with your hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bluetooth headsets - ### Adjust the caption styles Choose how the text of your conversation looks ## Professionally recommended. Personally loved. “I’ve seen countless patients grow more confident with themselves and in their relationships since using the Rylo app.” Dr. Nissen Associated Audiologists ![Smiling middle-aged man with short gray hair wearing round glasses and a light blue shirt.](https://rylo.com/_astro/review-foreground.dkrTfeEF_Z8BHYM.avif?dpl=dpl_91WYPaeuQfe7VeV8qr54nDLnVikZ) - Best captioned calling app I have ever used and it simply couldn't be easier to set up and use! Mary Beth Maynard - This app is excellent for those of us with hearing issues or difficulty hearing. It allows your cell phone to easily transcribe the incoming conversation. Roger Guillaumes - I love Rylo!!! I feel so independent. I am deaf, and it’s so easy to use. Thank you!!! Cindy Stone - Outstanding app. I've been wearing hearing aids the past 40 years. THIS IS THE BEST EVER. The transcribe function is amazingly accurate. Doug Jones - Outstanding app if you are hard of hearing. I highly recommend it - you won't be disappointed. Charles Davis - Absolutely an amazing app to have for my father who was very hard of hearing. Thank you for designing this app. Maggie Botek - So far haven't missed a word since installing! This means everything to me and I cannot express my gratitude enough!!! Wanda Craig - I love that now I don't have to worry about missing any important information from anyone that I am speaking to because Rylo got my back. Michelle Cha - I am hard of hearing. If you have problems hearing this is the place to go. If I could give Rylo a 10 star I would. Carolyn Narramore - Easiest setup of any of the closed caption phone apps out there. This is a game changer. Don't mess with any of the others, this truly is the one you. Kevin Ward - Rylo has given me the confidence to be independent and handle phone calls that I always had to rely on others to do for me. E.E. Garcia - Captioning is accurate! Customer service is amazing 👏 Hannah Currier - It is an amazing app for me to communicateI I am able to read what people are saying. Stacey Sumner - Rylo is a lifesaver for me being deaf. I have a hard time communicating with people. I'm very grateful for the service to communicate. Tom Allen - I have severe hearing loss with a word recognition of 25-50%. I depend on Rylo, and it doesn't let me down. It's accurate, and its speed impresses me. Ruth Griffith - Great app with clearly read dictation script! Has definitely been a tremendous help to me as I am very hard of hearing & wear hearing aids in both ears. Katharine Hernden - This app has helped me become more confident talking on the phone. Now I don't have to wait til somebody is around me that can hear. Michelle Lett - It is so nice to be able to have a phone conversation again. There is no lag in the transcription and the two party conversation is very natural. Chris Dahl - BEST APP EVER FOR HEARING IMPAIRED! Easy to use and they keep adding more great features. You can't go wrong with this app. THANK YOU, RYLO!! Lorita Mayor - I installed this for my dad who is hearing impaired and it's life changing! The translations are totally accurate and any delay is slight, if at all. Robert Kerns - I have tried many apps for words to readable type transcriptions live. This is by far the best one. Many people with hearing disabilities will benefit from it. Carolyn Porter ## Live Transcribe Use Rylo Live Transcribe to caption the world around you. In-person interactions just got a whole lot better. [Learn more about Live Transcribe](https://rylo.com/live-transcribe) ![Middle-aged man in orange sweater shows a smartphone to a woman in a cream sweater and jeans as they engage in conversation.](https://rylo.com/_astro/prod-cta-foreground.DqiXt8Fm_Z4hWeD.avif?dpl=dpl_91WYPaeuQfe7VeV8qr54nDLnVikZ) ## Conversations Read the latest from our community [Deaf Culture ![A person holding a smartphone to their ear during a captioned call.](https://rylo.com/_astro/blog-how-to-call-a-deaf-person-on-the-phone.BL0W2BRJ_Z2ncxxf.webp?dpl=dpl_91WYPaeuQfe7VeV8qr54nDLnVikZ) How to Call a Deaf Person on the Phone: The Complete 2026 Guide Need to call a deaf person on the phone? Learn how 711 relay services, VRS, captioned phones, and apps like Nagish make communication simple in 2026. 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June 11, 2026](https://rylo.com/post/how-to-know-if-youre-going-deaf-in-one-ear) 4.6 (3,321) Certified by FCC 100% Private ## Start captioning The completely free call captioning app making it easy to communicate with anyone, anywhere. ![Smiling woman in an orange knit sweater and clear-framed glasses, reading captions on her phone.](https://rylo.com/_astro/cta-couple-phone.DDfwRSnv_Z1Q42Ao.avif?dpl=dpl_91WYPaeuQfe7VeV8qr54nDLnVikZ) ## FAQs - What is Rylo? Rylo is a free call captioning and live transcription app that provides real-time captions for phone conversations and in-person communication. Designed for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities, Rylo combines automated speech recognition, text-to-speech and the latest tech to make communication more accessible. - Is there an app that captions phone calls? Yes. Rylo is a free app that captions incoming and outgoing phone conversations in real time. Using advanced speech recognition technology, Rylo generates accurate captions that appear on your mobile device while you talk. Caption telephone calls, video calls, conference calls, and calls on speakerphone. The call captioning and live transcription app is available for iPhone and Android phones, helping users stay connected with family, friends, healthcare providers, and customer support teams. - How do you start using Rylo? Download the Rylo mobile app from the App Store for iOS devices or Google Play Store for Android phones. After registering, you can place and receive captioned calls from your cell phone, access live captions, and use text-to-speech features. Rylo is designed to work with your existing phone number and includes helpful functionality such as call transcripts and accessibility settings. - Can Rylo caption voicemail messages? Yes. Rylo captions every single voicemail automatically - transcripts stay fully private. - Does Rylo offer real-time transcription of face-to-face conversations? Yes. Rylo Live Transcribe provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for in-person conversations. - Is Rylo really free? Yes. Rylo is free for eligible users who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability. As an FCC-certified captioned telephone service and IP Relay provider, Rylo is reimbursed through a federally administered fund, allowing users to access call captioning services at no cost. - Does Rylo need internet connectivity? Yes. Rylo requires an active internet connection to provide real-time phone call captions, but can work offline for live transcriptions. You can connect using Wi-Fi or mobile data on your smartphone or other compatible mobile device. - What languages does Rylo support? Rylo currently supports over 50 languages. 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