Comparison

Video Captions vs HardSubOCR Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Video Captions

Generate accurate captions and subtitles for your videos directly on your device. Edit, translate, and export in SRT or as a captioned video, all while keeping your content private and offline.

Highlights
  • Offline caption generation
  • On-device translation
  • SRT and captioned video export
  • Batch export of clips
  • Audio cleanup
  • Customizable caption styles
  • No account required
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Accurate captions and subtitles in seconds - 100% OFFLINE, no cloud, no uploads, no accounts, no ads. CreatorCaps runs entirely on your device. Transcription, translation, editing, and export all happen locally, so your video never leaves your phone. Import a video, generate captions in seconds, make quick edits, translate if needed, and export as SRT or a captioned video. It's a fast, private workflow designed to help you finish without extra steps. Why people choose CreatorCaps → Private by default: Your video stays on your device. No cloud processing, no uploads, no account required. → Export only the parts you need: Save multiple clips from your video and export them all at once with captions baked in. Perfect for pulling viral moments out of longer footage. → Fast from import to export: Generate captions, fix the text, adjust timing, and export in one streamlined flow. → Built for real creator work: Export SRT files or high-quality captioned videos for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, YouTube, and more. → Translate on device: Translate captions into supported languages without sending your content to a third-party service. → Edit with control: Make text corrections, split captions, merge captions, and fine-tune timing without fighting the interface. → Clean up your audio: Reduce background hum, hiss, and room noise with on-device audio cleanup. Choose Low, Medium, or High and preview before you export. → Style your captions: Pick from a catalog of fonts and preset styles to match your content. From clean and simple to bold and punchy. → Works offline: No Wi-Fi needed once the app is installed. → Native on iPhone and iPad: Get the same fast, private captioning workflow on both, whether you're editing on the go or working from a larger screen. Great for → TikTok, Reels, and Shorts creators → YouTube videos and tutorials → Social media managers and editors → Anyone who needs accurate captions or SRT files without the cloud Translate to reach more people Create captions once, then translate them to reach more people. CreatorCaps supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Ukrainian. Everything runs on your device, with no third-party service involved. Features → Auto-generate captions on your device → Edit with corrections, splits, merges, and precision timing → Save clips and batch export with captions burned in → Audio cleanup with preview → Custom caption fonts and style presets → Translate captions into supported languages → Export SRT files for any platform → Export high-quality captioned video → Works offline → No sign-in, no account, no uploads ----- CreatorCaps Free Try the complete captioning workflow with short exports. → Export captioned videos up to 30 seconds → Export SRT files up to 30 seconds Export Credits Need a full-quality export without upgrading to Pro? Use one Export Credit to unlock a full-length video or SRT export. Credits never expire. → Starter: 5 Export Credits → Standard: 20 Export Credits → Pro: 50 Export Credits CreatorCaps Pro Lifetime Unlock the full experience without using Credits. → Full-length video exports → Full SRT exports → No watermark → High-resolution captioned video export → Unlimited projects → Premium caption fonts, audio cleanup, and Word Replacements ----- Need support or have feedback? http://tiny.cc/mblv001 Privacy Policy https://tally.so/r/Y5j52q Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HardSubOCR Mobile

Features
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This iOS "Hard Subtitles" to SRT converter helps you efficiently extract subtitles already burned into videos. 1. Supports custom recognition areas for accurate capture of each subtitle line; 2. Supports "End Credits" mode for cast list recognition; 3. Built-in timeline editor for flexible timeline adjustments; 4. One-click export to standard SRT/TXT formats; 5. Dark/light color support; 6. iOS 26 style icon support; 7. Rich iPad keyboard shortcuts. Whether processing video footage or personal video collections, this tool provides a professional and ultra-fast hard subtitle extraction experience. * "Hard subtitles" refer to subtitles that have been directly rendered into the video frame.

Screenshots

Video Captions4 screens
HardSubOCR Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Video Captions at Free against HardSubOCR Mobile's $2.99. HardSubOCR Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads 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

Video Captions is free to download; HardSubOCR Mobile costs $2.99 up front. Video Captions sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HardSubOCR Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Captions ships an update every 5 days, HardSubOCR Mobile every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Video Captions versus HardSubOCR Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo CaptionsHardSubOCR Mobile
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEOU B HOUNKANRIN鹏 边

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Video Captions

One-time4
  • 5 Export Credits$1.99
  • 20 Export Credits$4.99
  • 50 Export Credits$8.99
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  • CreatorCaps Pro$8.99
None

HardSubOCR Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Captions free?
Video Captions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HardSubOCR Mobile free?
HardSubOCR Mobile costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Captions or HardSubOCR Mobile have ads?
Neither Video Captions nor HardSubOCR Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Captions or HardSubOCR Mobile?
Video Captions ships an update every 5 days, and HardSubOCR Mobile every 4 days. Most recently, Video Captions was updated on October 31, 2026 and HardSubOCR Mobile on October 28, 2026.

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