# Caplo: AI Live Captions — Translate Apps with Subtitles

> Real-time captioning and translation for audio and conversations. (iPhone/iPad app by SparkLight.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caplo-ai-live-captions/id6760092801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SparkLight](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809650605)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2026-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caplo-ai-live-captions/id6760092801/reviews.md

## What is Caplo?

Caplo turns your iPhone into a real-time captioning device. Whether you're in a meeting, watching a lecture, or listening to a podcast, Caplo captures audio and displays live subtitles — right on your screen.

-LIVE TRANSCRIPTION
  Start capturing audio from any app via System Audio (ReplayKit) or your microphone. Caplo transcribes speech as it happens with high accuracy powered by advanced AI.

-REAL-TIME TRANSLATION
  Translate captions into 60 languages on the fly: English, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, French, Russian, Japanese, Korean, German, and Thai....

-PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CAPTIONS
  Keep floating subtitles visible while you use other apps. Caplo's PiP mode lets you read captions anywhere on your screen without switching back and forth.

- iCloud Sync
  Every transcription is saved automatically. Browse, search, copy, or export your transcripts as Markdown — perfect for meeting notes, study material, or accessibility records.

TWO CAPTURE MODES
  • System Audio: Capture sound from any app directly through iOS screen recording
  • Microphone: Transcribe live conversations, lectures, and in-person meetings

CAPLO PRO — Requires payment
  • 600 minutes of transcription per month
  • Real-time speech recognition
  • Multi-language translation
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Automatic session sync

CREDIT PACKS
  Need more time? Purchase a one-time credit pack for 600 extra minutes that never expire.

Perfect for students, professionals, travelers, and anyone who needs accessible, searchable captions from any audio or video source.

Privacy Policy: https://caplo.sparklight.ai/privacy
Terms of Use: https://caplo.sparklight.ai/terms

## Key features

- Live transcription from system audio or microphone
- Real-time translation into 12 languages
- Picture-in-picture floating captions
- Automatic transcript saving and export
- Two capture modes: System Audio and Microphone
- iCloud sync for transcripts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caplo Pro | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caplo-ai-live-captions/id6760092801/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 方便

*2026-07-13*

还挺好用的，简单方便

### 5/5 — Nice tool

*2026-06-27*

A very small software, the subtitle recognition speed is very fast, the accuracy is sufficient, and the most important thing is that it is cheap

### 5/5 — 好评

*2026-05-11*

总体来说ai翻译比较准确，能看懂意思，只有部分瑕疵。价格适中，再对比一下其他软件后可能考虑购买。如果能够再导出srt文件可能更好（）

**Developer response:** 感谢反馈，srt我们会考虑

## Frequently asked questions about Caplo

### What is Caplo?

Caplo turns your iPhone into a real-time captioning device. It captures audio from apps or your microphone and displays live subtitles on your screen, with options for translation and picture-in-picture viewing.

### How does Caplo's transcription work?

Caplo uses advanced AI for high-accuracy speech recognition. It can capture audio via System Audio (through iOS screen recording) or directly from your device's microphone.

### What languages can Caplo translate captions into?

Caplo can translate captions on the fly into 12 languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, French, Russian, Japanese, Korean, German, and Thai.

### Can I use Caplo while using other apps?

Yes, Caplo offers a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode that allows floating subtitles to remain visible on your screen while you use other applications.

### How are my transcripts saved and managed in Caplo?

Every transcription is automatically saved via iCloud sync. You can browse, search, copy, or export your transcripts as Markdown files.

### What are the limitations of the free version of Caplo?

The free version of Caplo does not include the Pro features such as 600 minutes of transcription per month, real-time speech recognition, multi-language translation, Picture-in-Picture mode, or automatic session sync. Users can purchase credit packs for additional minutes.

### Does Caplo have ads?

No, Caplo does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for additional transcription time and features.

### How often is Caplo updated?

Caplo was last updated on May 8, 2026, to version 1.1.3. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2026-08-18

– Fix captions occasionally not appearing during recording
 – Fix the app failing to launch after an interrupted save
 – Fix some other issues

### 1.4.0 — 2026-07-30

- Add full iPad support with landscape
  - Sync iCloud history instantly
  - Fix some other issues

### 1.2.1 — 2026-07-10

- Optimize subtitle reading experience
- Fix Bluetooth headset microphone issues

### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-04

- Optimize the onboarding experience
- Fix some issues

### 1.1.4 — 2026-06-23

- Added 60+ translated languages
- Optimized AI model accuracy

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