# CaptionEdge vs Instant Automatic Subtitles

The clearest difference is update cadence: Instant Automatic Subtitles at every 10 days against CaptionEdge's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CaptionEdge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Instant Automatic Subtitles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CaptionEdge ships an update every 2 months, Instant Automatic Subtitles every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CaptionEdge | Instant Automatic Subtitles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-automatic-subtitles/id6755148864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2675225 Ontario Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814424549) | [douglas santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/337456898) |

## What reviewers say

### CaptionEdge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionedge-smart-captions/id6745907171)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CaptionEdge Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CaptionEdge Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Instant Automatic Subtitles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-automatic-subtitles/id6755148864)

Instantly convert audio and video files into accurate transcripts and subtitles. This app processes speech entirely on your device for enhanced privacy and speed. Export your results in .txt or .srt formats.

**Highlights:** Speech to text conversion, Automatic subtitle generation, On-device processing for privacy, Video preview with synced subtitles, Multiple language support, Export as .txt or .srt

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CaptionEdge free?

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

### Is Instant Automatic Subtitles free?

Instant Automatic Subtitles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do CaptionEdge or Instant Automatic Subtitles have ads?

Neither CaptionEdge nor Instant Automatic Subtitles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CaptionEdge or Instant Automatic Subtitles?

CaptionEdge ships an update every 2 months, and Instant Automatic Subtitles every 10 days. Most recently, CaptionEdge was updated on October 4, 2026 and Instant Automatic Subtitles on October 4, 2026.

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