Easily add animated captions to your videos directly on your iPhone. This app processes everything locally, ensuring your content remains private. Customize styles, edit text, and export polished videos with burned-in captions.
1.2
August 9, 2026
On-screen text is now easier to control with separate Hook/Title and Lower Third timeline tracks. Drag an item to move it, resize either edge to set its duration, and select, position, or resize graphics directly on your video. Also new: - Marker Headline, Corner Frame, Glass Card, and Name Pill templates - Play Pop, Creator Brush, and Sunlit Script fonts - Wider size ranges for hooks and lower thirds - Selection controls that fade away for cleaner playback - Add Text now pauses playback and opens reliably - Timing fixes keep 0:00 aligned with the start of your video
MoreFull-resolution exports with no LocalCap watermark.
$59.99
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LocalCap is designed for privacy, processing all captioning and editing directly on your iPhone. No videos or audio are uploaded to LocalCap servers, and no account is required.
The free version allows caption generation, editing, styling, and previewing. However, free exports are limited to approximately 720p resolution and include a LocalCap watermark.
LocalCap Pro offers a monthly subscription for $2.99 or a lifetime unlock for $59.99. Both Pro options provide full-resolution exports without watermarks.
Yes, you can manage or cancel your monthly subscription through your App Store account settings. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
Some languages may require Apple to download a speech-recognition model for on-device captioning. The app aims to support various languages for transcription.
Speech-to-text accuracy can vary based on factors like music, singing, accents, background noise, and recording quality. Users can edit and correct any transcription errors.
LocalCap is currently supported on iPhone devices. Exports can be saved to Photos or shared through other compatible apps.
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 9, 2026, indicating regular updates. The app was initially released on July 29, 2026.