AutoSub vs CaptionAddr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI-powered transcription
- 50+ language support
- Offline translation
- Subtitle editing and syncing
- Video OCR for text extraction
- Customizable subtitle export
- On-device processing
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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/
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.
- 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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Add captions and subtitles to any video in one tap. CaptionAddr turns English speech into word-by-word captions timed to the frame, then exports a finished video with the captions burned in, ready for Reels, Shorts and Stories. Everything happens on your iPhone or iPad. Your video, audio, transcript, caption edits, and export are never uploaded to CaptionAddr or our services. No account, no ads, no watermark. Free for clips up to 2 minutes. Pro captions videos up to 30 minutes. WHY CREATORS USE IT • Most people watch with the sound off. Captions keep them watching. • Single-word captions snapped to your video's frame rate, the punchy style made for short-form video • Accurate on-device transcription powered by Whisper • Transcribes English speech (more languages are not supported yet) • Fix any word: edit, delete, or reorder individual captions • 20 caption fonts with size, position, and tinted-background controls • Clean burned-in exports that work in any app • Works offline once installed FREE • Caption, edit, and export videos up to 2 minutes • The full transcription and caption editor • Clean exports with no watermark CAPTIONADDR PRO • Everything in Free • Videos up to 30 minutes • Monthly or annual plan, with a free trial for eligible new subscribers CaptionAddr Pro is available as a monthly or an annual subscription and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Eligible new subscribers can start with a free trial: 7 days on the annual plan, 3 days on the monthly plan. 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/
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Verdict
AutoSub and CaptionAddr both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of AutoSub's written reviews are positive against 75% of CaptionAddr's. AutoSub also leads on ratings volume (64 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. AutoSub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and CaptionAddr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AutoSub against 4.6 for CaptionAddr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoSub has 64 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of AutoSub's written reviews are positive against 75% of CaptionAddr's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AutoSub | CaptionAddr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (64 ratings) — better | 4.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 231 MB | 476 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Basel Baragabah | DYNSELL LLC |
Customer experience
AutoSub
CaptionAddr
In-app purchases
AutoSub
- Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
CaptionAddr
- CaptionAddr Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- CaptionAddr Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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