# DaVinci Resolve for iPad vs Captioner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Captioner at 100% against DaVinci Resolve for iPad's 55%. Captioner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). DaVinci Resolve for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DaVinci Resolve for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Captioner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Captioner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DaVinci Resolve for iPad has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of DaVinci Resolve for iPad's written reviews are positive against 100% of Captioner's.

DaVinci Resolve for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, Captioner daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DaVinci Resolve for iPad | Captioner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/davinci-resolve-for-ipad/id1581363826/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captioner-quick-add-captions/id6822055565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) | [Stephen Robles](https://appshunter.io/developer/826544306) |

## What reviewers say

### DaVinci Resolve for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/davinci-resolve-for-ipad/id1581363826)

This professional video editing and color correction application combines powerful tools into a single interface. It offers fast editing workflows, advanced color grading, and collaborative features for seamless project management. Learn Hollywood-standard techniques within a single, intuitive app.

**Highlights:** Integrated editing and color correction, Fast cut page editing, Advanced color grading tools, Blackmagic Cloud collaboration, AI-powered tools, Multi-cam editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DaVinci Resolve Studio | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful video editing capabilities
- 👍 Familiar desktop-like interface
- 💡 Cloud collaboration for seamless workflow
- 🚀 Impressive performance on M1/M2 iPads
- 👍 Comprehensive set of editing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Restricted access to advanced features without Studio upgrade
- 👎 Lack of support for older iPad models
- 👎 Vertical video playback issues
- 👎 Limited audio editing capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup for some users
- Inability to open previously saved projects
- Audio sync issues when working with large files
- Inconsistent behavior when using external monitors
- Glitches when working with stop-motion footage

**Requested features**

- Add support for more video/audio formats
- Implement a dedicated help/tutorial section
- Improve timeline scrubbing and scrolling experience
- Introduce more customization options for the UI
- Add ability to import media directly from Photos app


### Captioner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captioner-quick-add-captions/id6822055565)

Easily add animated, word-by-word captions to your videos directly on your device. Customize styles, positions, and text, with translation options available. Export your videos with captions burned in, ensuring privacy as nothing is uploaded.

**Highlights:** Word-by-word animated captions, Fifteen customizable caption styles, On-device speech recognition and translation, Editable caption text and punctuation, Adjustable caption position and alignment, Export with original resolution and frame rate, Supports SRT and WebVTT files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DaVinci Resolve for iPad free?

DaVinci Resolve for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Captioner free?

Captioner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DaVinci Resolve for iPad or Captioner?

Captioner is rated higher. DaVinci Resolve for iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Captioner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DaVinci Resolve for iPad or Captioner have ads?

Neither DaVinci Resolve for iPad nor Captioner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DaVinci Resolve for iPad or Captioner?

DaVinci Resolve for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Captioner daily. Most recently, DaVinci Resolve for iPad was updated on October 23, 2026 and Captioner on October 24, 2026.

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