Comparison

Live Caption vs Turn Checker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Turn Checker

Features
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Turn Checker is a companion app designed to help players manage and track turns in turn-based games. Whether you're playing board games or digital strategy titles, Turn Checker helps you plan your turns, track events, and keep useful notes during a playthrough. With Turn Checker you can: • Manage a to-do list tailored for turn-based games, including conditional automations. • Write notes for specific turns and playthroughs. • Rewind the timeline of a playthrough to review previous turns. • Add badges to turns to quickly highlight important events. • Create and manage templates for different games or playstyles. • Use a Mac/PC app synced with the iOS app to minimize phone use during a game. • Export your data to share or back up your progress. • Sync your data across your devices using iCloud.

Screenshots

Live Caption4 screens
Turn Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Turn Checker at none against Live Caption's 5. Live Caption's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Live Caption sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Turn Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Live Caption versus Turn Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive CaptionTurn Checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperXIAOYUN.TECHChristophe de BORTOLI

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Live Caption

Subscriptions2
  • 月续订3 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • 年订阅$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • 时长包$1.99
  • 600分钟翻译包$9.99
None

Turn Checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Caption free?
Live Caption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Turn Checker free?
Turn Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Live Caption or Turn Checker have ads?
Neither Live Caption nor Turn Checker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Caption or Turn Checker?
Live Caption ships an update every 3 weeks, and Turn Checker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Live Caption was updated on October 21, 2026 and Turn Checker on September 29, 2026.

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