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CapCut alternative | On-device captions for iPhone

CapCut vs KakuCut:
offline captions and SRT export

Need automatic captions when you have no connection, or a predictable SRT export from your iPhone? This guide answers those questions directly, then compares the two workflows.

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At a glance

The differences that matter,
in one place.

Category
CapCut
KakuCut
Automatic captions and internet
CapCut says auto captions use cloud processing and recommends a stable internet connection.This statement is about caption generation, not every CapCut edit.
Runs on-device after Apple’s speech model is installedGenerate and edit captions in Airplane Mode when the video is already on your iPhone.
Account and cloud job
CapCut’s cloud features and availability vary by product, region, and plan.
No KakuCut account or cloud caption jobYour video stays in the local editing workflow.
SRT export from iPhone
No universal guarantee: CapCut says batch SRT export may be limited to Desktop or Web, depending on region and version.
Direct SRT export on iPhoneIncluded without a KakuCut Pro subscription; you can also export a captioned MP4.
Best for
People who want a broad, social-first editing toolkit.
People who want a quieter iPhone workflowEspecially when footage should stay in your hands.

CapCut references: auto captions and subtitle recognition. Feature availability can change by region, version, platform, and account plan. Last verified: October 18, 2026.

Direct answers

Questions people ask
before switching.

Does CapCut require a cloud service for automatic captions?

According to CapCut’s current help documentation, automatic captions rely on speech recognition and cloud processing, and CapCut recommends a stable internet connection. That is different from an offline caption workflow.

Does CapCut require Pro to export SRT subtitles?

CapCut does not publish one answer that applies to every iPhone user. Its help says some caption features are Pro-only and that batch SRT export may be available only on Desktop or Web, depending on region and version. If direct SRT export on iPhone is essential, KakuCut provides it without a KakuCut Pro subscription.

Does KakuCut work in Airplane Mode?

Yes for the local workflow: after the selected video is stored on your iPhone and Apple’s required speech model is installed, turn on Airplane Mode to generate captions, edit text, timing and style, then export MP4 or SRT. KakuCut does not require an account or a KakuCut cloud service for those steps. Downloading an Apple speech model, retrieving an iCloud video, or downloading an optional font requires a connection first.

01

Choose CapCut if you need

A large library of templates, effects, and social-first editing tools, and you are comfortable with the product’s current service setup.

02

Choose KakuCut if you need

A local, airplane-mode-ready workflow after setup: keep footage on iPhone, edit captions word by word, then take your MP4 or SRT file with you.

The KakuCut privacy promise

Captions stay on your iPhone.
Airplane Mode can too.

KakuCut does not require an account. Once the selected video and required Apple speech model are on the device, caption generation, editing, and MP4 or SRT export work locally in Airplane Mode. Apple Photos, initial system-model downloads, and fonts you choose to download may need a connection first; see our Privacy Policy for the full scope.

Start with one short clip

Your video,
on your phone.

Download KakuCut to generate captions, edit them, and export an MP4 or SRT on iPhone.

Download on the App Store ↗Free to download · iPhone · iOS 17+