# Caption'd vs CC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CC at 50% against Caption'd's 0%. CC also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). Caption'd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.7 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Caption'd asks for nothing beyond the download.

CC holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CC has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Caption'd's written reviews are positive against 50% of CC's.

Caption'd ships an update every 12 months, CC monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caption'd | CC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captiond/id1531587749/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-ai-transcribe-and-translate/id6480077235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.7** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRAMEWRK, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678913036) | [Walter Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491248520) |

## 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


### CC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-ai-transcribe-and-translate/id6480077235)

This app converts spoken words into text in real-time and translates them into other languages. It offers a user-friendly interface and prioritizes user privacy by not collecting or storing data. Supports a wide range of languages for transcription and translation.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio transcription, Live language translation, Privacy-focused data handling, User-friendly interface, Supports multiple languages, Offline transcription (implied by no mention of internet requirement for core function)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caption'd free?

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

### Is CC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Caption'd or CC?

CC is rated higher. Caption'd averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CC averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Caption'd or CC have ads?

Neither Caption'd nor CC shows ads.

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

Caption'd ships an update every 12 months, and CC monthly. Most recently, Caption'd was updated on November 3, 2026 and CC on November 4, 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.*