# Live Caption & Translation

> Live Caption any app with translation. Instant Screen Captions & Subtitles.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tools.livecaptions](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tools.livecaptions)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tools.livecaptions`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Artilio
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 214,232
- **Rating:** 3.76 / 5 (4,367 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-11
- **First published:** 2023-06-06
- **Publisher country:** EG
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tools.livecaptions)
- **Website:** [https://la889c4a.app-ads-txt.com](https://la889c4a.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/b9047c92-0ea1-4dc1-a88c-ab0f8661e5e2](https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/b9047c92-0ea1-4dc1-a88c-ab0f8661e5e2)

## Description

Live Caption & Translation transforms your Android device into a live caption powerhouse, enabling you to add real-time captions and subtitles to any app. This extension enhances your mobile experience by providing instant screen captions that are easy to read and customizable in font size, style, and background colors.

Key features include live captioning on any application, voice-to-text conversion with accurate transcription, and real-time translation to break down language barriers globally. Whether you're watching videos, chatting, or browsing, Live Caption & Translation ensures you never miss a word. Harness the power of accessibility and personalization with this versatile tool designed to make communication smoother and more inclusive.

## Rankings

- #155,859 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.tools.livecaptions.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users report that while the app aims to provide live captioning and translation, it frequently fails to function properly, with unresponsive buttons and buggy features. Translation quality is generally poor and inaccurate, making the app unreliable. The presence of many ads and issues with premium subscription activation frustrate users. Despite these problems, some find the concept useful, but overall performance, accuracy, and usability issues dominate feedback.

### Pros

- Provides live captioning and translation functionality
- Supports multiple languages for translation
- Offers a premium subscription for enhanced features
- Potentially useful for deaf/hard of hearing users

### Cons

- App often does not work or respond to input such as tapping the CC button
- Translation accuracy is poor and sometimes nonsensical
- Contains excessive advertisements with difficulty exiting
- Premium subscription features often fail to activate or work properly
- App performance is slow and buggy, especially compared to alternatives

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tools.livecaptions)