VidTransDub vs Live Caption
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VidTransDub
This browser plugin translates foreign video subtitles and plays the translated content directly. It supports multiple browsers and websites, offering features like one-click translation, multiple voice options, and adjustable playback speed for a more efficient viewing experience.
- One-click translation and playback
- Multi-browser support
- Multi-site support (YouTube, Udemy)
- Multiple voice options
- Adjustable playback speed
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The latest version of the plugin now supports Udemy in addition to YouTube, allowing you to watch Udemy's online courses using the plugin. VidTransDub is a browser plugin designed for watching foreign videos online. Unlike traditional subtitle plugins, it translates subtitles and directly plays the translated content, eliminating the hassle of reading subtitles while watching videos and improving viewing efficiency. Currently supported features: One-click translation and video playback by clicking the play button. Multiple browser support (Chrome-based browsers, Firefox, Safari iOS version). Multi-site support: Currently supports youtube.com and udemy.com. Multiple voices: Switch between different voices during playback. Selecting different target languages will trigger different voice libraries. Playback speed support: Adjust the speed directly on the video being watched, and the plugin will adapt. Adjustment of original and target audio volume (not supported due to iOS system limitations).
Live Caption
This app provides real-time audio recognition and translation for system sounds, microphone input, and video files. It supports screen recording for subtitle extraction and offers customizable subtitle display options for various communication needs.
- Real-time audio recognition
- System and microphone audio translation
- Screen recording for subtitles
- Video file subtitle extraction
- Multiple language support
- Customizable subtitle display
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Real-time subtitle translation made simple. 【Live Audio Translation】 Recognize system audio and microphone input, and translate instantly into multiple languages. 【On-screen Subtitle Translation】 Select and translate subtitle areas on screen, perfect for apps with existing captions. 【Screenshot Translation】 Double-tap Assistive Touch to capture the screen and instantly translate content. 【Video File Translation】 Upload video files to extract subtitles and translate with one tap. 【Multi-Scenario Use】 Perfect for meetings, online classes, and watching videos with real-time subtitles. 【Customization】 Multi-language support Custom subtitle colors Show original text Adjustable subtitle size Watch videos and get real-time subtitles, use in meetings or classes—your powerful subtitle translation tool. Purchase Instructions: Payment: The amount will be charged to your iTunes account after purchase confirmation; To cancel subscription: Go to Settings > ID > Subscriptions and cancel 24 hours in advance Privacy Policy:http://zimu.yunmiaomiao.cn/index/agreement/index/id/7/title/%E5%AD%97%E5%B9%95%E7%BF%BB%E8%AF%91 User Agreement: https://zimu.yunmiaomiao.cn/index/agreement/index/id/6/title/%E5%AD%97%E5%B9%95%E7%BF%BB%E8%AF%91
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Live Caption at 4.4 against VidTransDub's 2.3. Live Caption also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 33%) and ratings volume (43 vs 4). VidTransDub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Live Caption sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. VidTransDub asks for nothing beyond the download.
Live Caption holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Caption has 43 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of VidTransDub's written reviews are positive against 47% of Live Caption's.
VidTransDub ships an update fortnightly, Live Caption every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VidTransDub | Live Caption |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) | 4.4 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 47.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 43 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志博 李 | XIAOYUN.TECH |
Customer experience
VidTransDub
Live Caption
In-app purchases
VidTransDub
No in-app purchases
Live Caption
- 月续订3 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
- 年订阅$59.991 Year
- 时长包$1.99
- 600分钟翻译包$9.99
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