Caplo
Real-time translated captions for any iOS app audio.
Product memo
For iOS users consuming foreign language content, Caplo delivers real-time translated captions directly within any app. It fills a crucial gap where native subtitles are absent, delayed, or unavailable. This approach differentiates it from Apple's same-language Live Captions by focusing on cross-language translation, making global entertainment and learning accessible.
- For who
- iOS app users needing live translated captions
- Solves what
- Provides real-time translated captions for any iOS app audio.
- Live translated captions
- Picture-in-Picture overlay
- 12 language translations
Operator & company
Operators
1 person
Maker · Source-backed
Company
- Founded
Mar 2026
Operating model
- Business model
Hybrid
- Platform
Mobile
- Audience
Consumers
Builder strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Pre Revenue
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
Source evidence
- Category
- Productivity
- Developer
- SparkLight
- Download
- Free download
- Current version
- 1.4.0
Latest observed release
v1.4.0 · Jul 30, 2026
- Add full iPad support with landscape - Sync iCloud history instantly - Fix some other issues
Evidence sources
About Caplo Expand
Caplo offers real-time translated captions for any audio playing on an iOS device, making foreign language content accessible across various apps. It targets iOS users who frequently encounter content without subtitles, such as live streams, anime, sports commentary, or online courses.
The app differentiates itself by focusing on cross-language translation, a key distinction from existing same-language captioning products. By delivering captions in a floating Picture-in-Picture window, Caplo integrates directly into the user's viewing experience, supporting 12 languages and syncing data via iCloud.
Niche context
Adjacent niches
In their own words
Live translated captions for any iPhone app.
Caplo listens to app audio and shows real-time translated captions in a floating PiP window, so you can follow live streams, anime, sports commentary, podcasts, courses, news, and live events even when subtitles are missing.
Competitive context
5 peers · Same primary niche · Radar benchmark · Caplo #4229.
Commercial cues
- Model
- hybrid
- Free tier
- No
- Trial
- No
Pricing strategy
- • A monthly subscription provides core features and a generous minute cap.
- • One-time credit packs offer flexibility for users with infrequent translation needs.