Live Transcribe with Subtitly vs CaptionKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Live Transcribe with Subtitly
This app provides real-time, on-device transcription and translation for conversations, supporting over 20 languages. It works offline, ensuring privacy and convenience without needing Wi-Fi. Transcripts can be saved and organized for later review.
- Real-time transcription
- Live translation in 20+ languages
- Private on-device AI processing
- Offline functionality
- Store and access transcripts
- Customizable settings
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Introducing Subtitly, the must-have app for live transcription and translation, designed to keep you connected in any conversation. Whether you’re traveling, learning a new language, or simply need help hearing clearly, Subtitly has you covered—all without ever needing Wi-Fi. Why Choose Subtitly? • Accurate Live Transcription: Get crystal-clear, real-time transcription of conversations, with industry-leading accuracy. • Live Translate in 20+ Languages: Understand and be understood across languages—Subtitly supports English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and more! • Private On-Device AI: Your data is yours alone. Everything is processed on your device, so your conversations stay private. • Works Offline, Anytime: No signal? No problem. Subtitly works wherever you are, ensuring privacy and convenience on the go. • Store and Access Transcripts: Save and organize all your conversations in one place, perfect for reviewing key moments. • Fully Customizable: Tailor the app to fit your needs. Loved by Users Worldwide With a 4.9-star rating, users call Subtitly a “lifesaver” and say it makes every conversation accessible. Don’t miss out—download Subtitly today and stay connected, informed, and in control. Live Transcribe with Subtitly is the better alternative to Otter, Wave AI, Turbolearn AI, Otter AI, Coconote. License This app is licensed under Apple’s standard end-user license agreement (EULA). For more information, visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Privacy Policy: https://meadow-bearberry-cbd.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-b5492b38fced4abdb1b930cdcce817f4
CaptionKit
This app provides live, real-time captions and instant translation for sermons, enhancing the worship experience. It supports multilingual users, those with hearing impairments, and anyone who prefers to read along with the message. Features include customizable text size and light/dark modes.
- Real-time caption streaming
- Instant translation
- Hearing accessibility
- Customizable text size
- Light and dark mode
- Easy church search
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CaptionKit brings live captions and instant translation to your service - so everyone can get the message! Perfect for: • Multilingual groups - Listen in one language, read in another. Real-time translation lets the message land in the language closest to your heart. • Deaf and hard of hearing - Read live captions, or have them spoken straight to your Bluetooth hearing aids. Not a single word slips past. • Everyone else - Sitting up the back? Like to read as you listen? CaptionKit keeps you connected to every word. Key features: • Live captions - every word, streamed to your device as it's spoken • Instant translation - read the sermon in your language, live • Spoken captions - hear the message through headphones or Bluetooth hearing aids • Live right now - see the moment your church starts streaming • Your text, your way - adjustable size, light and dark mode • Join in seconds - search your church by name, or scan its QR code Sermons aren't just meant to be heard, they're meant to be understood. Wherever you're from and however you listen, CaptionKit gets the message through loud and clear.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CaptionKit at none against Live Transcribe with Subtitly's 3. Live Transcribe with Subtitly's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Live Transcribe with Subtitly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CaptionKit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Live Transcribe with Subtitly holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe with Subtitly has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Live Transcribe with Subtitly ships an update every 5 days, CaptionKit every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Live Transcribe with Subtitly | CaptionKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (35 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tools Products FZ-LLC | JAMES HUNT |
Customer experience
Live Transcribe with Subtitly
CaptionKit
In-app purchases
Live Transcribe with Subtitly
- Subtitly Premium - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium - Annually$29.991 Year
- Subtitly: Lifetime Access$39.99
CaptionKit
No in-app purchases
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