The completely free call captioning and live transcription app

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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

Hey love! What time are we meeting today?

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-time

When you make calls through the Rylo app, our highly accurate technology instantly translates what’s said into text you can read and follow along with

Keep your existing phone number

Rylo lets you choose between getting a fresh phone number or keeping your existing one for calls and texts

Speak or type to reply

Use your voice or your device's keyboard - the call is yours

Adjust the features to feel most like you

Rylo is always personalized for your needs - learning and improving for you

Save your secured transcripts for later

All 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.

User Testimonials

Dr. Nissen
“I’ve seen countless patients grow more confident with themselves and in their relationships since using the Rylo app.”
Carolyn Porter
“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.”
Robert Kerns
“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.”
Lorita Mayor
“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!!”
Chris Dahl
“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.”
Michelle Lett
“This app has helped me become more confident talking on the phone. Now I don't have to wait till somebody is around me that can hear.”
Ruth Griffith
“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.”
Tom Allen
“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.”
Stacey Sumner
“It is an amazing app for me to communicate. I am able to read what people are saying.”
Hannah Currier
“Captioning is accurate! Customer service is amazing.”
E.E. Garcia
“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.”

Live Transcribe

Use Rylo Live Transcribe to caption the world around you.

In-person interactions just got a whole lot better.

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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.

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.

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 and can automatically detect language changes during conversations.