# MixCaptions vs Caption123

The clearest difference is update cadence: Caption123 at every 5 days against MixCaptions's every 6 weeks. Caption123 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). MixCaptions's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MixCaptions sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Caption123 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Caption123 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MixCaptions has 3.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MixCaptions ships an update every 6 weeks, Caption123 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MixCaptions | Caption123 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcaptions-video-captions/id952426779/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caption123/id1552770625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) | [Andrei Zakonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475260523) |

## What reviewers say

### MixCaptions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcaptions-video-captions/id952426779)

Automatically generate accurate subtitles and closed captions for your videos. Enhance accessibility and engagement by making your content watchable on mute. Customize text, fonts, and backgrounds to match your brand.

**Highlights:** Automatic transcription, Customizable captions, SRT file import/export, Font and text effects, Watermark options, Multi-language transcription, Support for common video ratios

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Short video subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock MixCaptions Editor | $3.99 | per year |
| Transcribe videos for Pros | $9.99 | per month |
| Transcribe videos on Mac | $9.99 | per month |
| Business Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 3 minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Customize Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 minutes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 minutes | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and accurate transcription
- 💡 Customizable fonts and captions
- 🚀 Efficient workflow
- 👍 Helpful for accessibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔍 Limited placement options for captions
- 🐛 Buggy video quality after processing
- 🔍 Confusing payment structure

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription errors and missing words
- Captions not syncing properly with audio
- Video quality degradation after processing
- App crashes and freezes during use
- Inability to import certain video formats

**Requested features**

- Allow manual caption timing adjustments
- Improve caption positioning options
- Add more font and style customization
- Provide a true free trial period
- Offer a more transparent and fair pricing model


### Caption123

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caption123/id1552770625)

Effortlessly generate captivating captions for your photos in seconds. This creativity assistant uses advanced algorithms to tailor suggestions to your images, transforming everyday moments into compelling stories. Ideal for photographers and social media users alike.

**Highlights:** AI-generated captions, Photo library integration, Tailored caption suggestions, Creativity assistant, Storytelling for photos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium captions | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium captions | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MixCaptions free?

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

### Is Caption123 free?

Caption123 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MixCaptions or Caption123?

Caption123 is rated higher. MixCaptions averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Caption123 averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do MixCaptions or Caption123 have ads?

Neither MixCaptions nor Caption123 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MixCaptions or Caption123?

MixCaptions ships an update every 6 weeks, and Caption123 every 5 days. Most recently, MixCaptions was updated on November 6, 2026 and Caption123 on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*