# CaptionBot - caption any app! — Real-time system-wide captions

> Real-time system-wide audio transcription and translation for iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by paulh OU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionbot-caption-any-app/id1622044690 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [paulh OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619546463)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.2 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-13
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionbot-caption-any-app/id1622044690/reviews.md

## What is CaptionBot?

CaptionBot adds a floating transcription everywhere on your iOS device. Any sound that apps make -- even if the device is muted! -- we'll hear and transcribe it. Podcasts? Instagram videos? Games? Phone calls? Weird things we haven't even thought of? We got it.

We use the same system to capture your sound that Apple or Zoom does to record and share your screen. Except we just take the audio, and transcribe it. That means we can record pretty much everything on the phone! If it makes noise, we should be able to hear it.

CaptionBot will also let you translate speech in real time. Want to watch the French news, but there's no English subs? No problem, fire up CaptionBot and you're sorted. Trying to find your way through a phone tree in a foreign language? CaptionBot can translate it for you, so you'll know just what to press. 

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Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- System-wide audio transcription
- Real-time speech translation
- Captions for all apps
- Supports phone calls
- Works even when muted

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CaptionBot Pro | $4.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about CaptionBot

### Does CaptionBot have ads?

CaptionBot is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does CaptionBot support?

CaptionBot is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is CaptionBot updated?

CaptionBot was last updated on May 18, 2022, with version 1.0.2.

### What is the age rating for CaptionBot?

CaptionBot has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can CaptionBot transcribe phone calls?

Yes, CaptionBot can transcribe audio from phone calls, along with audio from other apps and content.

### What are the subscription options for CaptionBot?

CaptionBot offers a Pro subscription at $4.99 per month for enhanced features.

### How does CaptionBot capture audio?

CaptionBot uses a system similar to Apple or Zoom for screen recording to capture audio from the device.

### What is the user rating for CaptionBot?

CaptionBot has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars based on user feedback.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2022-05-18

Updated UI and onboarding wizard

### 1.0 — 2022-05-12

No release notes.

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