CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 vs KeyFeed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字
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A real-time speech-to-text tool built around two things: accuracy and low latency. The developer is hard of hearing, and couldn't find a single app that handled Hong Kong Cantonese properly — the code-switching between Chinese and English, the technical terminology — while staying accurate and returning results instantly. So this one got built. Every decision in it comes from what actually holds up in daily use, not from a feature checklist. Features Live transcript — Text appears as you speak. No waiting for the sentence to finish. Captions for audio playing on your phone — Not just the microphone. Video calls, videos, and podcasts get transcribed too, which most comparable tools can't do. Floating captions — Picture-in-Picture keeps captions on screen while you use other apps. You pick the language; it doesn't guess — Mandarin (Taiwan / Mainland), Hong Kong Cantonese including Chinese-English code-switching, and English (US / UK / India / Hong Kong). Once you choose, it stays there — no drifting between languages mid-sentence. Offline recognition — Download a language pack on iOS 26 or later and it works without a network connection. Built for long reading sessions — No decorative clutter. Comfortable to watch through an entire lecture. Who it's for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users — Everyday communication support. See what's being said. Students — Live lecture notes, without losing the thread while you try to keep up. Professionals — Meeting minutes and interview transcripts, handled as they happen. Specifications This is transcription, not translation. What goes in is what comes out — with one exception: spoken Cantonese is transcribed into standard written Chinese, with English terms kept inline as spoken. Online mode uses a cloud recognition engine. Offline mode requires iOS 26 or later. Real examples of recognition errors are welcome — they're the most effective way to improve accuracy right now. Terms of Use (EULA): https://garnet-marimba-2dd.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-2d2f598ba98e80e5b065d198d8acf404?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://garnet-marimba-2dd.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2d2f598ba98e80af99bae73136d3a3b9?source=copy_link
KeyFeed
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Turn RSS and Atom feeds into a focused keyword monitor. KeyFeed watches the sources you choose and surfaces only matching topics—with context—so you can track news, research, brands, products, or competitors without living in a feed reader. QUIET KEYWORD ALERTS • Add a website, RSS, or Atom address • Create rules for words and phrases • See the surrounding sentence with matched terms highlighted • Receive local notifications without unread counts or app-icon badges LOCAL-FIRST AND UNDER YOUR CONTROL Your sources, rules, and match history stay on your device by default. KeyFeed contacts only the feeds you configure. It refreshes when opened and whenever iOS grants background refresh time. FREE • Monitor up to 3 feeds • Use up to 2 simple rules • Receive title-only local notifications • See today's match count in the small widget KEYFEED PRO — ONE-TIME LIFETIME UNLOCK • Monitor up to 30 feeds and create unlimited rules • Use AND, OR, NOT, parentheses, regex, exclusions, and per-source rules • Include source and context in alerts, set quiet hours, or bundle alerts into a daily digest • Merge similar stories across sources • Inspect feed health and control match-history retention • Save offline full-text snapshots • Import and export OPML, plus full JSON backup and restore • Send matches to a private webhook • Use detailed Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Choose alternate icons, colors, themes, and context typography KeyFeed Pro is an optional, non-consumable one-time purchase. No subscription. Privacy Policy: https://keyfeed.codemxm.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://keyfeed.codemxm.com/terms/
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Verdict
CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 and KeyFeed are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and KeyFeed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字 | KeyFeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Junyi HE | 德明 杨 |
In-app purchases
CaptionNow 廣東話即時字幕・語音轉文字
- Plus Tier$6.991 Month
- 補充時數包- 1小時$2.99
- 3小時$5.99
- 8小時$12.99
KeyFeed
- KeyFeed Pro Lifetime$14.99









