# Hono - Live Video Translator — Subtitles on streams you watch

> Live translated subtitles for any audio on iPhone, with on-device AI and offline support. (iPhone/iPad app by 青云 王.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hono-live-video-translator/id6799000160 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [青云 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798195840)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 6 more
- Released: 2026-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-10-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hono-live-video-translator/id6799000160/reviews.md

## What is Hono?

■ Live translated subtitles for any app
Livestreams, TV series, online meetings, classes, podcasts, variety shows, foreign-language video in your browser. If the sound is playing on this iPhone, the app listens and turns it into translated subtitles as it goes.

■ Record clips with the subtitles in them
Turn on Record from the Window in Settings › Try New Features and the floating window gets a play key: tap to start recording, tap again to stop. Picture, sound and translated subtitles are saved together as a 720p video in Photos, so you can watch it again later. iOS screen recording can’t run while audio is being shared; this fills that gap.

■ A subtitle card, as tall as you like
The newest line sits on top and earlier ones move down. Drag the card’s top edge to set its height: taller lets you catch the last few lines, and at one line it is a slim bar that barely covers the picture, good for landscape. Show Translation, Bilingual (translation above, original below) or Original.

■ On-device AI, privacy first
Speech recognition and translation both run on your iPhone. No server, no account, no third-party SDKs. The shared audio becomes text on the device, only that text goes to the subtitle window, and nothing is uploaded.

■ Download once, then it works offline
The first time you use a language, your iPhone downloads that language's model once. After that, captions keep working with no network at all.

■ Many languages, your choice of direction
Spoken languages include English, Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish and Indonesian, and subtitles can be translated into up to 20 languages.

■ Free to try
When you want unlimited use, choose a monthly plan, a yearly plan with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime unlock. New users also get a limited-time welcome offer; subscribers can upgrade to lifetime in one tap, and offer codes can be redeemed on the purchase page.


How it works: one tap

Pick what is being spoken and what you want the subtitles in, tap Start Sharing Audio once, and confirm Start Sharing in the sheet iOS shows. Switch back to what you were watching, and the subtitle card follows as a floating window.


Before you buy

· Requires an iPhone running iOS 26 or later.
· The status bar shows a red indicator while audio is being shared. That is the standard iOS indicator. The screen is only recorded when you turn on Record from the Window and start a recording, and clips go only to your Photos.
· Changing the spoken language means starting audio sharing again. The subtitle language can be changed at any time.
· iPhone allows only one Picture in Picture window at a time, so if the app you are watching opens its own video PiP, it will close the subtitle window.


Subscription terms

· A monthly plan, a yearly plan and a one-time lifetime unlock are available. Prices are shown in the app.
· The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers; the monthly plan has no free trial. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, it becomes a paid yearly subscription. The app can remind you the day before.
· Eligible new users can get the first month of the monthly plan at an introductory price; it then renews at the regular monthly price shown in the app.
· Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
· Manage or cancel in Settings → your name → Subscriptions. The lifetime unlock never renews. If you buy it while subscribed, cancel the subscription in Settings; Apple will not do it for you.
· Privacy Policy: https://honoapps.com/subtitles/privacy/
· Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Questions or suggestions: livecaptiondev@gmail.com

## Key features

- Live translated subtitles for any app
- Picture-in-Picture window for floating subtitles
- Three customizable subtitle styles
- On-device AI for privacy
- Offline subtitle functionality
- Support for multiple spoken and translated languages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $18.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $20.99 | one-time |


## Is Hono safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Hono.

## Is Hono legit?

Hono - Live Video Translator has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Hono is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hono-live-video-translator/id6799000160/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Translates very well

*2026-09-21*

The best translate app there is to watch foreign live streams and YouTube videos! Great lifetime discount- not too expensive.

## Frequently asked questions about Hono

### What is Hono's primary function?

Hono provides live translated subtitles for any audio playing on your iPhone. It listens to the sound and displays translated text in a floating Picture-in-Picture window, which can be customized and moved around your screen.

### Does Hono work offline?

Yes, Hono works offline after you download the necessary language models for the first time. This means you can get captions without an internet connection once the models are on your device.

### How does Hono ensure user privacy?

Hono uses on-device AI for both speech recognition and translation, meaning no data is sent to servers. The app does not require an account, collect analytics, or use third-party SDKs, ensuring your audio remains private.

### What are the pricing options for Hono?

Hono is free to try. For unlimited use, you can choose a monthly plan ($1.99/P1M), a yearly plan ($18.99/P1Y) with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime unlock.

### What languages does Hono support?

Hono supports spoken languages including English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. Subtitles can be translated into up to 20 languages, depending on the language models installed on your iPhone.

### Can Hono's subtitles be customized?

Yes, Hono offers three subtitle styles: 'Long' for full sentences, 'Short' for quick lines on portrait video, and 'Slim' for minimal coverage on landscape video. You can also adjust the size and position of the subtitle window.

### What are the system requirements for Hono?

Hono requires an iPhone running iOS 16 or later. It utilizes the system's Picture-in-Picture window, so if another app opens its own PiP, Hono's window may close.

### How often is Hono updated?

The latest version of Hono is 1.1.7, and it was last updated on September 28, 2026. Updates typically include performance improvements and new features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.8 — 2026-10-03

General improvements throughout the app.

### 1.1.7 — 2026-09-28

General improvements throughout the app.

### 1.1.6 — 2026-09-27

General improvements throughout the app.

### 1.1.5 — 2026-09-24

General improvements throughout the app.

### 1.1.4 — 2026-09-19

General improvements throughout the app.

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