Comparison

AutoSub vs CaptionAddr

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

Head to head
About

AutoSub

This app offers advanced video subtitle and translation services using AI. It supports numerous languages and transcription modes, with options for offline processing and on-device privacy. Users can edit, sync, and export subtitles in various formats, including burned-in captions on video exports.

Highlights
  • AI-powered transcription
  • 50+ language support
  • Offline translation
  • Subtitle editing and syncing
  • Video OCR for text extraction
  • Customizable subtitle export
  • On-device processing
Features
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AutoSub is a professional subtitle and video translation studio for iPhone and iPad. Six transcription modes, 50+ languages, AI-powered translation, and full offline privacy — all on-device. Built for content creators, educators, filmmakers, and video editors. Transcription • 6 transcription modes, all processed on-device • Fast: quick speech-to-text, 10 languages • Accurate: 3 model variants (Standard, Balanced, Max) supporting 50 languages with high-quality transcription • Fusion: 2 model variants — English & European (25 languages, ultra-fast) and Multilingual (30+ languages including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Hindi) Translation • Apple Translate: fully offline, 17 languages • Google Translate: fully offline, 50+ languages • AI Translate: context-aware cloud translation using advanced AI models like Gemini and GPT — handles slang, idioms, and natural phrasing • AI Enhance: improve existing translations at lower cost without retranslating from scratch • Switch between AI models in Settings Subtitles & Editing • View all subtitle lines in one clean place • Edit both original transcript and translated text per segment • Copy individual subtitle lines • Subtitle sync adjustment (fine-tune timing from -5 to +5 seconds) • Dual subtitle display (show original and translation together) • Import existing SRT files Video OCR • Draw a rectangle on the video to select on-screen text • Translate signs, captions, graphics, and any visual text instantly Export • SRT file export (original or translated) • Video export with burned-in subtitles and captions, up to 4K at 24/30/60fps • Customizable subtitle styling: font, size, weight, color, position, shadow, and background Offline & Private • All transcription and offline translation run entirely on-device • Your video and audio never leave your iPhone or iPad Pro Subscription • Unlocks unlimited transcription, AI Translate, AI Enhance, Accurate and Fusion modes, offline language downloads, SRT exports, 4K video exports, and all advanced features Payment charged to your Apple ID account Auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before renewal Manage in App Store account settings Privacy Policy https://basels.tech/privacy-policy-autosub-ai/ Terms of Use https://basels.tech/terms-of-use-autosub-ai/

About

CaptionAddr

Create professional video captions directly on your iPhone. This app offers local transcription, frame-level editing, and extensive customization options for fonts, styles, and timing. Export polished videos ready for social media without needing desktop software or cloud uploads.

Highlights
  • Local video transcription
  • Frame-perfect caption timing
  • Customizable caption appearance
  • Burn-in caption export
  • No desktop software required
  • Pro version for longer videos and premium fonts
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CaptionAddr makes clean, frame-aligned single-word captions for videos on iPhone and iPad. Choose one clip, transcribe it on your device, refine any word, style the captions, and export a finished video ready to share. Your video, audio, transcript, caption edits, and export are not uploaded to CaptionAddr or our services. BUILT FOR SHORT-FORM VIDEO • Single-word captions snapped to your video’s frame rate • Local Whisper Small English transcription • Edit, delete, and reorder individual words • 20 caption fonts with size, position, and tinted-background controls • Clean burned-in video exports that work anywhere • No account required • No ads or cross-app tracking FREE • Import, caption, edit, and export videos up to 2 minutes • Full local transcription and caption editor • Clean exports with no required watermark CAPTIONADDR PRO • Everything in Free • Import and export videos up to 30 minutes CaptionAddr Pro Monthly renews monthly unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. A 3-day introductory offer may be available to eligible new subscribers. The App Store shows final local pricing and eligibility before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://captionaddr.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Service Terms: https://captionaddr.com/terms/

Screenshots

AutoSub4 screens
CaptionAddr3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AutoSub at every 10 days against CaptionAddr's monthly. AutoSub also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 7). CaptionAddr's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. AutoSub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and CaptionAddr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for AutoSub against 4.6 for CaptionAddr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoSub has 37 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of AutoSub's written reviews are positive against 75% of CaptionAddr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoSub ships an update every 10 days, CaptionAddr monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AutoSub versus CaptionAddr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoSubCaptionAddr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (37 ratings)4.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB476 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBasel BaragabahDYNSELL LLC

Customer experience

AutoSub

All ratings37 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

CaptionAddr

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AutoSub

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
1 purchases

CaptionAddr

Subscriptions1
  • CaptionAddr Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month

Questions

Is AutoSub free?
AutoSub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CaptionAddr free?
CaptionAddr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AutoSub or CaptionAddr?
AutoSub and CaptionAddr are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 37 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do AutoSub or CaptionAddr have ads?
Neither AutoSub nor CaptionAddr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoSub or CaptionAddr?
AutoSub ships an update every 10 days, and CaptionAddr monthly. Most recently, AutoSub was updated on September 9, 2026 and CaptionAddr on September 17, 2026.

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