Comparison

Live Caption vs Kiva

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

Kiva

Features
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Introducing KIVA: Your 24/7 AI Mental Health Companion, developed by Syntron. KIVA bridges the gap between patients and clinicians, transforming fragmented care into proactive, personalized recovery, helping reduce relapse risks and enhancing overall mental health outcomes. Key Features: Empathetic Conversations: Access a judgment-free AI companion available 24/7 for supportive, empathetic conversations whenever you need it most. Wearable Integration: Seamlessly connect with devices like Fitbit to continuously monitor physical indicators of mental wellbeing. Sentiment Analysis: Advanced AI models that understand emotional patterns over time to provide deeply personalized support. Crisis Detection: Promptly identifies potential crisis situations, providing immediate, appropriate interventions and reliable support resources. Clinical Summaries & Integrated Care: Auto-generates comprehensive, actionable reports for clinicians to improve treatment decisions, keeping your clinical ecosystem unified. Secure & Compliant: KIVA is built with security and interoperability at its core. We feature end-to-end encryption for all conversations and secure data storage fully compliant with the Australian Privacy Act 1988.

Screenshots

Live Caption4 screens
Kiva4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kiva at none against Live Caption's 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Caption ships an update every 3 weeks, Kiva every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Live Caption versus Kiva: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive CaptionKiva
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXIAOYUN.TECHSyntron Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Live Caption

Subscriptions2
  • 月续订3 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • 年订阅$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • 时长包$1.99
  • 600分钟翻译包$9.99
None

Kiva

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Caption free?
Live Caption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kiva free?
Kiva is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Live Caption or Kiva have ads?
Neither Live Caption nor Kiva shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Caption or Kiva?
Live Caption ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kiva every 2 weeks. Most recently, Live Caption was updated on October 27, 2026 and Kiva on October 9, 2026.

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