# Caption123 vs Subtitle Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Subtitle Editor at 5.0 against Caption123's 4.8. Subtitle Editor also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Caption123 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Subtitle Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subtitle Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 23 respectively.

Caption123 ships an update every 5 days, Subtitle Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caption123 | Subtitle Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caption123/id1552770625/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitle-editor-auto-captions/id1597075121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Zakonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475260523) | [Alexey Larichev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338125140) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Subtitle Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitle-editor-auto-captions/id1597075121)

Easily add accurate, auto-generated subtitles to your videos in multiple languages. Customize subtitle appearance and position with a user-friendly interface. Save your projects and make your content more accessible.

**Highlights:** Automatic speech recognition for subtitles, Multi-language subtitle support, Customizable subtitle styling (color, font, position), User-friendly interface for editing, Project history saving

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Forever | $94.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caption123 free?

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

### Is Subtitle Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Caption123 or Subtitle Editor?

Subtitle Editor is rated higher. Caption123 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Subtitle Editor averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Caption123 or Subtitle Editor have ads?

Neither Caption123 nor Subtitle Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Caption123 or Subtitle Editor?

Caption123 ships an update every 5 days, and Subtitle Editor weekly. Most recently, Caption123 was updated on October 9, 2026 and Subtitle Editor on October 2, 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.*