Auto Captions vs Cue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Captions
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Add captions to your videos in seconds — no typing, no hassle. CapStudio turns any video into a captioned, ready-to-post clip in seconds. Import your video, get automatic captions, pick a style, and export — no typing, no complicated editing. How it works: Import a video from your camera roll or files. CapStudio automatically transcribes every word on your device — no internet required. Edit any word, pick a caption style, and export your finished video. Caption Styles: Choose from 27 built-in caption templates — bold, minimal, viral, aesthetic, and more. Customize font, color, size, and motion to match your content. Word-Level Editor: Tap any word to correct it. Drag your captions anywhere on screen. Scrub through your video word by word on the timeline for precise control. Translate Captions: Translate your captions into 53 languages with one tap. All translation happens on-device through Apple's Translation framework. Reach viewers in every language. Export Ready: Export finished videos as MP4, ready to post on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or anywhere you publish. CapStudio Pro — Subscription Plans Unlock the full CapStudio experience with Pro: All premium caption templates Videos longer than 10 minutes Caption translation to 53 languages Pro is available in three plans: Weekly: $4.99 per week Yearly: $29.99 per year ($2.49/mo) Lifetime: $69.99 one-time payment Privacy & Legal Privacy Policy: https://capstudio-app-prod.web.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://capstudio-app-prod.web.app/terms Support: https://capstudio-app-prod.web.app/support
Cue
This app helps creators and presenters film themselves by displaying scripts that scroll at a controllable speed and size. It offers modes for direct viewing or use with teleprompter glass, and allows recording with the front camera while reading lines.
- Adjustable scroll speed and font size
- Reader mode and mirror mode
- Record with front camera
- Paste or import scripts
- Customizable themes (Pro)
- Watermark-free recordings (Pro)
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Cue is a fast teleprompter for creators, presenters, and anyone who films to camera. Paste your script, set scroll speed and font size, then read while you record. Use reader mode or mirror mode for a teleprompter glass. Film with the front camera so your lines stay on screen while you talk. WHY CUE • Clean scrolling teleprompter — no clutter • Speed, font, colors, and countdown you control • Mirror / reverse text for glass setups • Front camera + record while you read • Paste from clipboard or import text • Privacy-first — no account required FREE Save a couple of scripts and use the core prompter and recording tools. CUE PRO Unlimited scripts, custom themes, and watermark-free recordings. Subscribe monthly or yearly. Restore purchases anytime. Built for YouTube, Reels, TikTok, voiceovers, speeches, and everyday on-camera work. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kick-start.ai/cue-teleprompt/cue-teleprompt-privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cue at every 2 days against Auto Captions's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Auto Captions sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Cue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Auto Captions ships an update fortnightly, Cue every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auto Captions | Cue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abhi Shingala | Kick-Start AI |
In-app purchases
Auto Captions
- Pro Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Pro Annual Plan$29.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime Access$69.99
Cue
- Cue Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Cue Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year





