Best Subtitles Live Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Live Subtitles is the household name in subtitles live, 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 Live Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Live Subtitles: AI TranslatorLive Subtitles: AI TranslatorFree5.0★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
2Live Caption-Screen TranslateLive Caption-Screen TranslateFree4.4★ (39)NoYesAug 2026
3Live Subtitles – ScriptCreekLive Subtitles – ScriptCreekFreeNoNoAug 2026
4Sub AI - Video Live TranslatorSub AI - Video Live TranslatorFree4.3★ (76)NoYesAug 2026
5Captions & Subtitles - LiveSTTCaptions & Subtitles - LiveSTTFreeNoYesAug 2026
6Substreamer.ioSubstreamer.ioFreeNoNoMay 2026
7Captionly - Auto AI SubtitlesCaptionly - Auto AI SubtitlesFreeNoYesAug 2026
8Subtitles - Auto Video CaptionSubtitles - Auto Video CaptionFree1.8★ (5)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Subtitles Live

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-Screen Translate#2

Live Caption-Screen Translate by XIAOYUN.TECH

Live Captioning Translation
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4(39 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.

More Subtitles Live apps to explore

4
Sub AI - Video Live Translator
Sub AI - Video Live Translator
Sub AI - Video Live Translator
Subtitles Captions for Videos
Free

Translate any video instantly with AI-powered subtitles or use your own SRT files. Customize timing, style, and export translated videos or SRT files. Enjoy a smart video player with playlists and audio boost.

AI-powered subtitle translationCustom subtitle timing and stylingSmart video playlists
📷 Photo & Video
(76)
free with in-app purchases
5
Captions & Subtitles - LiveSTT
Captions & Subtitles - LiveSTT
Captions & Subtitles - LiveSTT
Captions & Translation
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
Substreamer.io
Substreamer.io
Substreamer.io
Subtitle streamer
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
7
Captionly - Auto AI Subtitles
Captionly - Auto AI Subtitles
Captionly - Auto AI Subtitles
Add AI subtitles to your video
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Subtitles - Auto Video Caption
Subtitles - Auto Video Caption
Subtitles - Auto Video Caption
Auto generate subtitles video
Free

Automatically generate captions for your videos and easily edit them with an intuitive interface. Import various video formats and export subtitles in multiple formats, with or without timestamps and speaker distinction.

Automatic subtitle generationIntuitive subtitle editorImport video from various sources
📷 Photo & Video
(5)
free with in-app purchases
9
Subtitles: Captions For Video
Subtitles: Captions For Video
Subtitles: Captions For Video
Add text & caption to video
Free

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.

Auto CC generationCustomizable text styles (3D)Adjustable text position and size
🎬 Entertainment
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
10
ViiTor Translate: AI Subtitles
ViiTor Translate: AI Subtitles
ViiTor Translate: AI Subtitles
Live Translate & Subtitles
Free

This AI-powered app offers real-time voice, conversation, and camera translation. It also provides on-screen video subtitles and accurate speech-to-text transcription for seamless global communication and efficient note-taking.

Real-time voice translationConversation translationAR camera translation
🔧 Utilities
(87)
free with in-app purchases
11
CinemaCC
CinemaCC
CinemaCC
Every film. Your language.
Free

This app provides synchronized subtitles for movies shown in theaters, displayed on your phone in your preferred language. It allows you to find or import subtitle files and sync them with the film using on-device audio analysis.

Personalized subtitle display on phoneSubtitle synchronization with filmFind or import SRT subtitle files
🎬 Entertainment
(6)
free
12
SubAI - Video Subtitle Helper
SubAI - Video Subtitle Helper
SubAI - Video Subtitle Helper
Offline Bilingual Subtitles
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Earwig Live Audio Translation
Earwig Live Audio Translation
Earwig Live Audio Translation
Multiligual Caption Subtitles
Free

Instantly generate live subtitles for any audio or video on your device. Translate spoken words into multiple languages in real-time, with customizable appearance options. Ideal for making media accessible and understanding multilingual content.

Live subtitles for any app audio/videoTranslate into multiple languages simultaneouslyCustomizable subtitle appearance
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
14
AI Subtitle - Video subtitles
AI Subtitle - Video subtitles
AI Subtitle - Video subtitles
Make Videos with live captions
$0.99

Easily add live captions and subtitles to your videos with advanced speech recognition. Create karaoke-style music videos and translate subtitles into dozens of languages.

One-click video subtitlingSpeech recognition for captionsKaraoke subtitle creation
📷 Photo & Video
(51)
free with in-app purchases
15
Open Subtitles
Open Subtitles
Open Subtitles
by Infinite Loop Development Ltd
$0.99

Access a vast library of subtitles for foreign language films on your iPhone or iPad. This app connects to the OpenSubtitles database, offering millions of titles in hundreds of languages.

Subtitle access for foreign filmsSupports any languageConnects to OpenSubtitles database
📷 Photo & Video
(3)
paid
16
Subtitles Viewer LIVE
Subtitles Viewer LIVE
Subtitles Viewer LIVE
by Craig Grummitt
Free

This app displays real-time subtitles for spoken words, with optional translation to other languages. It facilitates communication with individuals who have hearing impairments and helps bridge language barriers for travel and social interaction.

Real-time subtitle displaySpeech-to-text conversionOptional language translation
🔧 Utilities
(22)
free with in-app purchases
17
Instant Subtitles
Instant Subtitles
Instant Subtitles
Captions audio video movies
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
18
Subtitles: Captions for video.
Subtitles: Captions for video.
Subtitles: Captions for video.
AI auto caption generator app
Free

Enhance your videos with animated, high-precision subtitles. Customize fonts, colors, and effects to create compelling video narratives for silent viewers. Save your creations in high quality with no length limitations.

AI auto caption generationAnimated subtitle effectsCustom font selection
📷 Photo & Video
(2)
ad-supported
19
Cinema Subtitles
Cinema Subtitles
Cinema Subtitles
Subtitles for movies anywhere
Free

Enhance your movie-watching experience by displaying subtitles on your phone, whether at the cinema or home. Supports multiple languages and offers a voiceover feature for accessibility. Subtitles are sourced from a large community database.

View subtitles on phoneSupports multiple languagesVoiceover for subtitles
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free with in-app purchases
20
RapidSubs Captions & Subtitles
RapidSubs Captions & Subtitles
RapidSubs Captions & Subtitles
Create stylish subs with AI
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)

FAQ about Subtitles Live

What are the best subtitles live apps for iPhone?
Live Subtitles: AI Translator tops our subtitles live apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top subtitles live apps we rank are free to download, including Live Subtitles: AI Translator and Live Caption-Screen Translate.
Live Subtitles: AI Translator has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ subtitles live apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
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.