Best Live Caption & Translation Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good live caption & translation apps. We benchmark 0+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Live Caption & Translation Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Live Subtitles: AI TranslatorLive Subtitles: AI TranslatorFree5.0★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
2Live Caption & TranslationLive Caption & TranslationFree2.8★ (9)NoYesAug 2026
3AI Captions for Videos: VidCapAI Captions for Videos: VidCapFree4.7★ (1.5K)NoYesAug 2026
4Captions & Subtitles - LiveSTTCaptions & Subtitles - LiveSTTFreeNoYesAug 2026
5CC: AI Transcribe & TranslateCC: AI Transcribe & TranslateFree4.5★ (18)NoYesAug 2026
6Be My Ears - Live CaptionBe My Ears - Live CaptionFree5.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026
7MixCaptions: Video CaptionsMixCaptions: Video CaptionsFree4.6★ (3.9K)NoYesAug 2026
8Eco: Live Translate CaptionsEco: Live Translate CaptionsFreeNoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Live Caption & Translation

Live Subtitles: AI Translator#1

Live Subtitles: AI Translator by Daniel Melnikov

Real-Time Voice Transcribe
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time, bilingual subtitles for any audio on your iPhone. It offers instant speech-to-text transcription and translation for videos, calls, podcasts, and more, displaying original text and translation side-by-side.

Live Caption & Translation#2

Live Caption & Translation by Moumen Hamada

instant Live captions
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
2.8(9 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Instantly convert spoken audio into readable text with real-time captions and on-screen subtitles. This app supports multiple languages and offers customizable caption settings for a personalized experience. Enhance your understanding of videos, conversations, and spoken content.

AI Captions for Videos: VidCap#3

AI Captions for Videos: VidCap by Fadel.io OU

Subtitle Generator & Translate
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Effortlessly add accurate, auto-generated subtitles and translations to your videos in over 100 languages. Enhance engagement for viewers watching on mute and customize your video's appearance with various text styles, fonts, and backgrounds. Export in high resolution with optional branding.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable subtitle options
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Subscription-based model
  • 🐛 Occasional transcription errors
  • 🔒 Limited free trial period

More Live Caption & Translation apps to explore

4
Captions & Subtitles - LiveSTT
Captions & Subtitles - LiveSTT
Captions & Subtitles - LiveSTT
Speech to Text & Translate
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
5
CC: AI Transcribe & Translate
CC: AI Transcribe & Translate
CC: AI Transcribe & Translate
Live Voice Recorder Translator
Free

This app converts spoken words into text in real-time and translates them into other languages. It offers a user-friendly interface and prioritizes user privacy by not collecting or storing data. Supports a wide range of languages for transcription and translation.

Real-time audio transcriptionLive language translationPrivacy-focused data handling
🔧 Utilities
(18)
free with in-app purchases
6
Be My Ears - Live Caption
Be My Ears - Live Caption
Be My Ears - Live Caption
live caption and translation
Free

This app provides real-time live captioning and translation for audio and video content directly on your device. It can record and export audio from various applications and supports a wide range of languages, prioritizing user privacy by processing all data locally.

On-device real-time subtitlesReal-time translationMeeting audio recording
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
7
MixCaptions: Video Captions
MixCaptions: Video Captions
MixCaptions: Video Captions
Subtitles & Closed Captioning
Free

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.

Automatic transcriptionCustomizable captionsSRT file import/export
📷 Photo & Video
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Eco: Live Translate Captions
Eco: Live Translate Captions
Eco: Live Translate Captions
Transcribe meetings & classes
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
Live Translator-Voice to Text
Live Translator-Voice to Text
Live Translator-Voice to Text
Video, Photo & Voice Translate
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
10
Davo Translator-Work&Learn
Davo Translator-Work&Learn
Davo Translator-Work&Learn
by MONSTER SHOW NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
Cando Translator—World Talk
Cando Translator—World Talk
Cando Translator—World Talk
text, voice, and images
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
12
Lanson Live
Lanson Live
Lanson Live
Stable Live Bilingual Captions
Free

This app provides real-time, stable, bilingual captions for live conversations. It uses an AI-native architecture to ensure low latency and a calm, uninterrupted reading experience, supporting over 110 languages.

Stable live captionsReal-time bilingual displaySupport for 110+ languages
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
13
Language Translator - Offline
Language Translator - Offline
Language Translator - Offline
Translate Text, Voice & Image
Free

Translate text, voice, and images in over 100 languages, with offline capabilities for over 50. Ideal for travel, study, and everyday communication, it offers fast and accurate translations without an internet connection after downloading language packs.

Offline text translationVoice translationCamera and photo translation
🔍 Reference
(0)
free with in-app purchases
14
Vocari - Translate AI
Vocari - Translate AI
Vocari - Translate AI
Camera,voice & text translator
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Captional
Captional
Captional
Captions for In-Person Events
Free

Access real-time captions for live events by entering a Room ID. Read or translate spoken content into 30 languages instantly, making in-person events more accessible.

Real-time captionsIn-person event accessRoom ID entry
📚 Education
(2)
free
16
AI Voice Translator  -  Ivy
AI Voice Translator  -  Ivy
AI Voice Translator - Ivy
Photo & Text Translation
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, and camera input across over 100 languages. This AI-powered tool offers real-time conversation mode and offline capabilities, making it ideal for travel, study, and global communication.

Text translationReal-time voice translationLive camera translation
🔍 Reference
(8)
free with in-app purchases
17
Quick Caption: AutoSub AI
Quick Caption: AutoSub AI
Quick Caption: AutoSub AI
AI Subtitle & Caption Maker
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Language Translator-Talk&Photo
Language Translator-Talk&Photo
Language Translator-Talk&Photo
Image,Text,Voice translate app
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
CC Captions & Subtitles
CC Captions & Subtitles
CC Captions & Subtitles
Add Captions to Videos
Free

Effortlessly add captions and subtitles to your videos with AI assistance. Enhance engagement, reach a global audience with multilingual support, and customize your video's look with trendy styles and fun extras. Edit and export in high quality.

Instant AI captionsMultilingual subtitle supportTrendy subtitle styles
📷 Photo & Video
(2)
free with in-app purchases
20
AI Translator:Voice&Talk
AI Translator:Voice&Talk
AI Translator:Voice&Talk
Voice, Photo, Text, Translator
Free

This app provides instant translation for text, voice, camera input, and face-to-face conversations. It supports over 100 languages and offers features like auto-language detection and a phrasebook for common travel situations.

Text translationVoice translationCamera translation
✈️ Travel
(3)
free

FAQ about Live Caption & Translation

What are the best live caption & translation apps for iPhone?
Live Subtitles: AI Translator tops our live caption & translation apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top live caption & translation apps we rank are free to download, including Live Subtitles: AI Translator and Live Caption & Translation.
Live Subtitles: AI Translator has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
Live Subtitles supports over 30 recognition and translation languages, including major global languages like English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Japanese.
Live Subtitles is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices running the latest iOS versions.