# Pinote vs CaptionStudio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinote at none against CaptionStudio's 1. Pinote also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). CaptionStudio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CaptionStudio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pinote asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinote | CaptionStudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionstudio-local-captions/id6796257283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OKMIN LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501145758) | [夏骏 倪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892993247) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinote-lock-screen-note/id6762083728)

Quickly jot down a single line reminder that appears directly on your lock screen. No need to open an app; your note is visible every time you unlock your device. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Lock screen sticky notes, Live Activity display, iCloud sync, No app opening required, One-line reminders, Cross-device support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CaptionStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionstudio-local-captions/id6796257283)

This app transforms audio and video into editable, translatable, and exportable timed captions. It also offers features for meeting notes, live floating captions, and conversation translation, all processed and stored locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Audio and video caption generation, Caption translation and editing, Meeting note transcription and organization, Live floating captions for apps, On-device conversation translation, Multiple export formats (SRT, WebVTT, TXT, MP4)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 永久会员 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinote free?

Pinote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CaptionStudio free?

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

### Do Pinote or CaptionStudio have ads?

Pinote shows ads; CaptionStudio does not.

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