# Caption'd vs Live Caption AI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Live Caption AI at 50% against Caption'd's 0%. Live Caption AI also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). Caption'd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (14.7 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Caption AI sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Caption'd asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live Caption AI holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Caption'd's written reviews are positive against 50% of Live Caption AI's.

Caption'd ships an update every 12 months, Live Caption AI weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caption'd | Live Caption AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captiond/id1531587749/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption-ai/id6476466216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.7** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRAMEWRK, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678913036) | [Live Caption, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955278048) |

## What reviewers say

### Caption'd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captiond/id1531587749)

This app provides real-time closed captions for everyday conversations, making it easier for individuals with hearing impairments to understand speech. It securely processes audio on-device and offers multi-language support and text-to-speech functionality.

**Highlights:** Real-time closed captioning, On-device secure processing, Multi-language support, Text-to-speech functionality, Conversation privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live Caption AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption-ai/id6476466216)

This app converts spoken words into text in real-time, aiding content creators, students, and those with hearing impairments. It offers instant transcription, note-taking, and remote viewing of captions via web links.

**Highlights:** Instantaneous transcription, Accessibility for hearing impaired, Automated lecture transcription, Remote caption viewing via web links, Save and tag transcripts, Searchable spoken information

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1/4 Hour Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 1/2 Hour Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Unlimited, Personal Use | $3.99 | per month |
| 2 Hour Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Professional Monthly (Individual) | $19.99 | per month |
| 10 Hour Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 20 Hour Monthly Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Team Professional (Yearly) | $599.99 | per year |
| Extend My Trial | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1/4 Hour Public Weblink | $1.49 | one-time |
| Extend 2 Hours + Weblink | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1/2 Hour Public Weblink | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2 Hour Public Weblink | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hour Public Weblink | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caption'd free?

Caption'd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Caption AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Caption'd or Live Caption AI?

Live Caption AI is rated higher. Caption'd averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Live Caption AI averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Caption'd or Live Caption AI have ads?

Neither Caption'd nor Live Caption AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Caption'd or Live Caption AI?

Caption'd ships an update every 12 months, and Live Caption AI weekly. Most recently, Caption'd was updated on September 9, 2026 and Live Caption AI on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*