# TubeBuddy vs Caption Transcriber

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TubeBuddy at 15.1 against Caption Transcriber's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TubeBuddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Caption Transcriber sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | TubeBuddy | Caption Transcriber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tubebuddy/id1226080309/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **433** | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 936 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geronimo Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200948945) | [Alexandru Sofonea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603113349) |

## What reviewers say

### TubeBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tubebuddy/id1226080309)

Enhance your YouTube channel's performance with tools for video optimization, keyword research, and subscriber tracking. Manage comments, track industry news, and monitor your channel's growth directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Live subscriber count, Keyword research tools, Comment moderation, Video optimization stats, Channel milestones, Tag list management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TubeBuddy Mobile Unlimited | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick overview of channel stats
- 🎉 Helpful for growing YouTube channels
- 👍 Useful features for creators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🤔 Paid features not working as expected
- 💸 Subscription issues and lack of transparency
- 📱 Poor mobile app experience

**Reported bugs**

- Subscriber count not updating correctly
- Milestones not tracking properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login and authentication problems

**Requested features**

- Improved tag search and management
- Real-time data sync and updates
- Dedicated iPad app with better UI
- Multilingual support


### Caption Transcriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caption-transcriber/id6764132421)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Caption Transcriber Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TubeBuddy free?

TubeBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Caption Transcriber free?

Caption Transcriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TubeBuddy or Caption Transcriber have ads?

Neither TubeBuddy nor Caption Transcriber shows ads.

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