# Liro vs Caption123

The clearest difference is ads: Caption123 at none against Liro's shown. Caption123 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Liro's advantage is ratings volume (274 vs 6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Liro sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Caption123 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Caption123 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Liro has 274 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Liro ships an update every 9 days, Caption123 every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Liro | Caption123 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liro-ai-video-caption-editor/id1550945170/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caption123/id1552770625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **274** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 327 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Smoozly Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440031556) | [Andrei Zakonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475260523) |

## What reviewers say

### Liro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liro-ai-video-caption-editor/id1550945170)

Enhance your videos with AI-powered tools. Automatically generate captions in multiple languages, translate content, and style your text. Improve audio, crop, denoise, stabilize, and upscale your footage for a professional look.

**Highlights:** Auto-generated captions in 87 languages, One-click translation, Customizable caption styling (fonts, colors, animations), AI audio enhancement, AI video auto crop and denoising, AI video stabilization and upscaling, AI long to reels conversion

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Monthly 30% Off | $5.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly 20% Off | $6.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Video Subtitles: Monthly PRO | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual 70% Off | $17.99 | per year |
| MAX Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual 30% Off | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual with 50% Off | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual 30% Off | $41.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual 20% Off | $47.99 | per year |
| Captions for stories: Year PRO | $59.99 | per year |
| MAX Annual 50% Off | $59.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| MAX Half-year | $65.99 | per 6 months |
| MAX Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎯 Accurate speech-to-text transcription
- 🎨 Diverse subtitle styling and customization options
- ⚡ Fast caption generation
- 🌍 Supports multiple languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($60/year)
- ❌ App doesn't work after payment
- 🚫 No monthly subscription option (only yearly)
- 💧 Watermark not removed even with paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during video editing
- App won't open or load after payment
- Video fails to save or render
- Subtitles missing from portions of video
- Color settings not applied correctly on export

**Requested features**

- Monthly subscription option instead of yearly only
- Ability to save and reuse caption templates
- Remove watermark option for paid users
- MP4 export format support
- Text shadow/outline for better visibility on bright backgrounds


### Caption123

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caption123/id1552770625)

Effortlessly generate captivating captions for your photos in seconds. This creativity assistant uses advanced algorithms to tailor suggestions to your images, transforming everyday moments into compelling stories. Ideal for photographers and social media users alike.

**Highlights:** AI-generated captions, Photo library integration, Tailored caption suggestions, Creativity assistant, Storytelling for photos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium captions | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium captions | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Liro free?

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

### Is Caption123 free?

Caption123 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Liro or Caption123?

Caption123 is rated higher. Liro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 274 ratings, while Caption123 averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Liro or Caption123 have ads?

Liro shows ads; Caption123 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Liro or Caption123?

Liro ships an update every 9 days, and Caption123 every 5 days. Most recently, Liro was updated on October 25, 2026 and Caption123 on October 25, 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.*