# Live Caption vs Subtify

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Live Caption at 43% against Subtify's 0%. Live Caption also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (43 vs 2). Subtify's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Caption sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Subtify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Live Caption holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Caption has 43 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Live Caption's written reviews are positive against 0% of Subtify's.

Live Caption ships an update every 3 weeks, Subtify weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Caption | Subtify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption-screen-translate/id6479691152/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtify/id6760586123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [XIAOYUN.TECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575836630) | [ERTUGRUL GULERYUZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875761824) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600分钟翻译包 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Subtify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtify/id6760586123)

This AI-powered utility offers real-time, offline translation for videos, games, podcasts, and more. It utilizes advanced OCR and STT technology to provide seamless subtitle and speech translation across various media formats, ensuring privacy and speed.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI translation, Offline functionality, Console game translation, Manga/comic text overlay, Audio and video transcription, Floating subtitles (PiP)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subtify - Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subtify - Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Subtify - Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Caption free?

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

### Is Subtify free?

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

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

Live Caption is rated higher. Live Caption averages 4.4 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Subtify averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Live Caption or Subtify have ads?

Neither Live Caption nor Subtify shows ads.

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

Live Caption ships an update every 3 weeks, and Subtify weekly. Most recently, Live Caption was updated on September 22, 2026 and Subtify on September 10, 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.*