Comparison

Auto Captions vs CaptionLab

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

Head to head
About

Auto Captions

Easily add stylish, accurate subtitles to your videos. This app automatically transcribes audio to text and offers extensive customization for fonts, colors, and timing. Make your content more engaging and accessible without watermarks.

Highlights
  • Auto-generated captions
  • Customizable caption styles
  • Text editing for timing and positioning
  • Multi-language support
  • Real-time preview
  • No watermarks
Features
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Transform your videos with Auto Captions, the smart video editing app that makes captioning fast, easy, and stylish. Whether you're creating content for social media, educational videos, or professional presentations, Auto Captions automatically generates accurate subtitles for your videos and gives you full control over their look. Key Features: - Auto-Generated Captions: Save time and effort with automatic caption generation. Upload your video and let Auto Captions transcribe the audio to text, making your content accessible instantly.
 - Customizable Caption Styles: Personalize your captions with various fonts, colors, backgrounds, and text sizes. Choose the style that best fits the tone of your video and make your captions pop!
 - Text Editing: Easily adjust the timing, positioning, and font size of your captions. Fine-tune every detail so your captions appear exactly how you want them.
 - Multi-Language Support: Create captions in multiple languages for a global audience. Whether you're speaking to fans in different regions or adding multilingual subtitles, Auto Captions has you covered.
 - Real-time Preview: See your edits come to life in real-time with a built-in preview feature. Adjust and perfect your video until it’s just right.
 - Simple and Intuitive: Auto Captions is designed for both beginners and professionals. With an intuitive interface, anyone can create polished videos with captions in just a few steps.
 - No Watermarks: Edit and share your videos without watermarks. Your content stays clean and professional, with no distractions.
 Make your videos more engaging and accessible in minutes. With Auto Captions, you can easily add, edit, and customize captions to create videos that speak to everyone. Download Auto Captions now and start editing like a pro! We currently offer one auto-renewing subscription option: Captions Pro for $29.99/year By subscribing you get unlimited file conversions.Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For the Terms of service and privacy policy, please check: http://braincake.net/captions_privacy.html http://braincake.net/captions_terms.html

About

CaptionLab

Features
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CaptionLab — AI Caption Generator Create unlimited AI captions tailored to your photos, videos, vibe, and style — instantly. CaptionLab delivers perfect captions in seconds. Struggling to find the perfect words for your stunning photos or videos? CaptionLab has the solution! A well-crafted caption helps you stand out, captivate followers, and grow your audience. Why CaptionLab? Unlimited Captions for photos and videos with no daily limits Choose style, tone, and length (Premium): from witty to deep, short to long Multilingual Support: English, Russian, Spanish, and 22+ more languages! Ad-free with the Premium plan Upgrade to Premium for custom tones, styles, and an ad-free experience! Craft like a pro with CaptionLab—your creative assistant turning Instagram posts into standout moments. The world is waiting for your content! Available for iPhone (iOS 15+). No account needed — start creating in seconds. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Auto Captions4 screens
CaptionLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Auto Captions at none against CaptionLab's shown. Auto Captions also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). CaptionLab's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Auto Captions sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and CaptionLab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CaptionLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auto Captions has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Captions ships an update every 8 days, CaptionLab fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Auto Captions versus CaptionLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto CaptionsCaptionLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFitness LabsDmytro Hryshanin

Bugs and requests

Auto Captions

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Captions not aligning properly with video
  • Edited videos losing quality when exported
  • App crashing when trying to add certain effects
  • Inability to recover deleted projects
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more text animation and customization options
  • Improve video export quality and speed
  • Introduce a dark mode option
  • Allow importing of full-length songs
  • Expand language support for captions

CaptionLab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Auto Captions

Subscriptions1
  • Captions Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

CaptionLab

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Auto Captions free?
Auto Captions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CaptionLab free?
CaptionLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Auto Captions or CaptionLab?
CaptionLab is rated higher. Auto Captions averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while CaptionLab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Auto Captions or CaptionLab have ads?
CaptionLab shows ads; Auto Captions does not.
Which is updated more often, Auto Captions or CaptionLab?
Auto Captions ships an update every 8 days, and CaptionLab fortnightly. Most recently, Auto Captions was updated on October 23, 2026 and CaptionLab on October 24, 2026.

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