Best Subtitles Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Subtitles Viewer! is the household name in subtitles, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Subtitles Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Subtitles Viewer!Subtitles Viewer!Free4.4★ (396)NoYesSep 2026
2Live Caption-Screen TranslateLive Caption-Screen TranslateFree4.5★ (41)NoYesSep 2026
3Subtitles: Captions For VideoSubtitles: Captions For VideoFree4.4★ (1.6K)NoYesSep 2026
4Captions: AI Edits Your VideoCaptions: AI Edits Your VideoFree4.7★ (38K)NoYesSep 2026
5Translate Video: AI SubtitlesTranslate Video: AI SubtitlesFree4.5★ (2.3K)NoYesSep 2026
6On-screen Subtitle GeneratorOn-screen Subtitle GeneratorFreeNoNoSep 2026
7Subtitles - Record ScriptSubtitles - Record ScriptFreeNoNoMay 2026
8Subtitles: Captions for video.Subtitles: Captions for video.Free5.0★ (2)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Subtitles

Subtitles Viewer!#1

Subtitles Viewer! by Craig Grummitt

Captions for cinema and TV
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4😊(396 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to view subtitles on your iOS device, synchronized with movies or TV shows playing on your screen. It's ideal for enjoying content in your native language, especially in cinemas or for those who are hard of hearing.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate and synced subtitles
  • 💡 Helpful for deaf/hard of hearing users
  • 💡 Works well in cinemas and with streaming
  • 👍 Customizable subtitle options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent subtitle timing/sync issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and errors when searching/downloading
  • 🔍 Limited library of available subtitles
  • 💰 Paid credits required after initial free usage
Live Caption-Screen Translate#2

Live Caption-Screen Translate by XIAOYUN.TECH

Live Captioning Translation
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5(41 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time audio recognition and translation for system sounds, microphone input, and video files. It supports screen recording for subtitle extraction and offers customizable subtitle display options for various communication needs.

Subtitles: Captions For Video#3

Subtitles: Captions For Video by Mariia Abolnik

Add text & caption to video
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.4😞(1.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily add captions and text to your videos in seconds using AI. Customize text styles, positions, and sizes, or enhance your videos with stickers, music, and your logo. This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for video editing and subtitling.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and friendly
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Great auto captions
  • 👍 Accurate speech recognition

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Captions not in sync
  • 🐛 Quality deterioration on export
  • 🐛 Unreliable saving/exporting

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FAQ about Subtitles

What are the best subtitles apps for iPhone?
Subtitles Viewer! tops our subtitles apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 396 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top subtitles apps we rank are free to download, including Subtitles Viewer! and Live Caption-Screen Translate.
Subtitles Viewer! has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ subtitles apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Subtitles Viewer! allows you to display subtitles on your iOS device that are synchronized with movies or TV shows you are watching. This is particularly useful for enjoying content in your native language, even in environments like cinemas, and is also beneficial for the hard of hearing community.
Subtitles are downloaded from the extensive database at opensubtitles.org. The availability of subtitles after a movie release can vary as they are contributed by volunteers.

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