Best Closed Captions Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the closed captions category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Closed Captions Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Auto Captions: Video SubtitlesAuto Captions: Video SubtitlesFree4.6★ (1.5K)NoYesNov 2026
2Live TranscribeLive TranscribeFree4.6★ (8.1K)NoYesNov 2026
3CaptionCallCaptionCallFree4.8★ (3.7K)NoNoNov 2026
4MixCaptions: Video CaptionsMixCaptions: Video CaptionsFree4.6★ (3.9K)NoYesNov 2026
5AI Captions for Videos: VidCapAI Captions for Videos: VidCapFree4.7★ (1.6K)NoYesNov 2026
6CC: AI Transcribe & TranslateCC: AI Transcribe & TranslateFree4.5★ (19)NoYesOct 2026
7Loomur: AI CaptionsLoomur: AI CaptionsFree—NoNoNov 2026
8Scribo: AI Captions SubtitlesScribo: AI Captions SubtitlesFree—YesYesJun 2026

Top Picks for Closed Captions

Auto Captions: Video Subtitles#1

Auto Captions: Video Subtitles by Fitness Labs

AI Closed Captioning for Reels
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😐(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily add stylish, accurate subtitles to your videos. This app automatically transcribes audio to text and offers extensive customization for fonts, colors, and timing. Make your content more engaging and accessible without watermarks.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for video editing
  • 👍 Easy to use with lots of features
  • 💡 Useful for content creators and YouTubers
  • 🎨 Good video effects and filters
  • 🔍 Accurate auto-captions

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow loading and processing times
  • 🔄 Downloading assets issue recurring
  • 🔍 Limited text customization options
  • 🚫 Incompatibility with certain video formats
Live Transcribe#2

Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps LLC

Deaf Voice Dictation to Text
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(8.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#85in Utilities
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This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 💡 Helpful for hard of hearing
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for doctor's appointments
  • 👍 Saves conversations
  • 👍 Offline functionality

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Limited free trial
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Struggles with background noise and accents
  • 🔒 Confusing subscription model
CaptionCall#3

CaptionCall by MachineGenius

Phone Call Captioning
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(3.7K ratings)
Free
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This app provides real-time, live captions for phone calls, enabling deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to communicate effectively. It offers a free, secure, and private way to make and receive calls with automatic transcription, accessible anywhere with internet service.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great captioning quality
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate transcription
  • 🔓 Ability to use own phone number
  • 💡 Saves call transcripts for reference
  • 👍 Helpful for hearing-impaired users
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional dropped calls
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with personal data
  • 🐛 Caller ID issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty with voicemail

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FAQ about Closed Captions

What are the best closed captions apps for iPhone?
Auto Captions: Video Subtitles tops our closed captions apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 1.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top closed captions apps we rank are free to download, including Auto Captions: Video Subtitles and Live Transcribe.
Auto Captions: Video Subtitles has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ closed captions apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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