Caption This vs CaptionsX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Caption This
Effortlessly generate video subtitles using AI. Customize your video's visual style with various fonts, animations, and colors. Enjoy offline transcription and a one-time purchase model for complete privacy and freedom.
- AI-powered subtitle generation
- Offline transcription
- Customizable fonts and styles
- Adjustable animations and transitions
- Privacy-focused with Apple's speech recognition
- One-time purchase
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Create subtitled videos with "Caption This." Turn your spoken words into video subtitles without the hassle of manual transcription. Features: CUSTOMIZATION • Define your visual style with a range of fonts and style options • Adjust animations, customize transitions, play with colors, and define font and paragraph styles for videos that truly stand out. PRIVACY AT THE CORE • Transcribe offline with peace of mind. • Caption This respects your privacy by using Apple's secure speech recognition technology, keeping your personal data secure. ONE-TIME PURCHASE • No Subscriptions, Just Freedom • Make a one-time purchase for Caption This and enjoy the app without the burden of recurring subscriptions. A straightforward pricing model that stands out in the crowd. Why "Caption This"? "Caption This" is your ultimate companion for captivating videos. Download now to infuse your creativity—transform your videos into shareable masterpieces. Let your voice shine! Download now! Tag your videos #CaptionThisApp for a chance to be featured.
CaptionsX
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CaptionsX allows you to add and edit captions with multiple styles and AI-powered voice recognition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CaptionsX at Free against Caption This's $2.99. CaptionsX also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
CaptionsX is free to download; Caption This costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Caption This | CaptionsX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Brennecke | Techapp s.r.o. |
Bugs and requests
Caption This
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes during caption generation process
- App freezes when editing transcribed text
- Export/download hangs at 100% completion
- Text editor becomes unresponsive for extended periods
- Video upload stalls and never completes
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- Buttons don't respond to clicks or have delayed responses
- App crashes on iPad and newer Mac devices
- Captions fail to sync with imported videos
- Black screen appears during video processing
- App loses all work when force-closed
- Caption generation fails with 'Failed to generate captions' error
- Video recording within app causes crashes
- Pause button doesn't function properly
- Audio glitches during caption editing
- App cannot access all videos in camera roll
- Exported video doesn't include captions despite preview showing them
- Subtitle generation stops mid-video
- Device becomes extremely hot during use
- App unresponsive for 30+ seconds after button clicks
Requested features
14 requests- Ability to move and reposition captions on video
- Video timeline scrubbing and frame-by-frame navigation
- Save draft functionality to preserve work
- Manual timestamp editing for captions
- Numeric font size input instead of slider
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- Custom style templates for quick application
- Support for right-to-left text languages
- Better caption editing interface with easier word selection
- Ability to upload pre-made subtitles
- Support for longer videos (10+ minutes)
- Improved performance optimization for older devices
- TikTok-friendly caption positioning options
- Better support for different audio clarity levels
- Compatibility with Final Cut Pro and other video editors
CaptionsX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Caption This
No in-app purchases
CaptionsX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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