# VidTransDub vs Live Caption

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | VidTransDub | Live Caption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidtransdub/id6477694503/reviews) | **[4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption-screen-translate/id6479691152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志博 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729859145) | [XIAOYUN.TECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575836630) |

## What reviewers say

### VidTransDub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidtransdub/id6477694503)

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.

**Highlights:** One-click translation and playback, Multi-browser support, Multi-site support (YouTube, Udemy), Multiple voice options, Adjustable playback speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live Caption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption-screen-translate/id6479691152)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio recognition, System and microphone audio translation, Screen recording for subtitles, Video file subtitle extraction, Multiple language support, Customizable subtitle display

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月续订 | $7.99 | per month |
| 年订阅 | $59.99 | per year |
| 时长包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600分钟翻译包 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VidTransDub free?

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

### Is Live Caption free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VidTransDub or Live Caption?

Live Caption is rated higher. VidTransDub averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Live Caption averages 4.4 from 43 ratings.

### Do VidTransDub or Live Caption have ads?

Neither VidTransDub nor Live Caption shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VidTransDub or Live Caption?

VidTransDub ships an update fortnightly, and Live Caption every 3 weeks. Most recently, VidTransDub was updated on October 9, 2026 and Live Caption on October 18, 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.*