# Subtitles Viewer LIVE vs iTranscreen

The clearest difference is rating: iTranscreen at 4.4 against Subtitles Viewer LIVE's 3.9. iTranscreen also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (252 vs 23). Subtitles Viewer LIVE's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subtitles Viewer LIVE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and iTranscreen sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTranscreen holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranscreen has 252 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Subtitles Viewer LIVE's written reviews are positive against 75% of iTranscreen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Subtitles Viewer LIVE ships an update every 19 months, iTranscreen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtitles Viewer LIVE | iTranscreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitles-viewer-live/id1094893678/reviews) | **[4.4 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 75.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Craig Grummitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/850010899) | [启盛 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403295585) |

## What reviewers say

### Subtitles Viewer LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitles-viewer-live/id1094893678)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time subtitle display, Speech-to-text conversion, Optional language translation, Supports numerous languages, Useful for communication, Language learning tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 credits | $6.99 | one-time |


### iTranscreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919)

This app offers real-time screen translation for mobile games, manga, and videos. It supports eleven major languages and provides accurate, fluent translations to enhance your entertainment and travel experiences.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen translation, Multilingual support (11 languages), Game dialogue translation, Manga dialogue translation, Video subtitle translation, Image translation for travel

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Lite | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Lite | $8.99 | per year |
| Monthly Ultra | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ultra | $69.99 | per year |
| 200,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time translation
- 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
- 🚀 Fast and accurate translations
- 👍 Helpful for games, manga, and videos
- 👍 Comprehensive language support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional translation errors or lags
- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free usage
- 🔒 Potential privacy concerns with screen recording
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across different apps/content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when changing translation settings
- Inability to translate text in certain apps or games
- Inconsistent behavior when running out of free translation credits

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific text areas for translation
- Expand free usage limits or offer one-time purchase option
- Improve translation quality and consistency
- Add more language options, especially for less common languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subtitles Viewer LIVE free?

Subtitles Viewer LIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iTranscreen free?

iTranscreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subtitles Viewer LIVE or iTranscreen?

iTranscreen is rated higher. Subtitles Viewer LIVE averages 3.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while iTranscreen averages 4.4 from 252 ratings.

### Do Subtitles Viewer LIVE or iTranscreen have ads?

Neither Subtitles Viewer LIVE nor iTranscreen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subtitles Viewer LIVE or iTranscreen?

Subtitles Viewer LIVE ships an update every 19 months, and iTranscreen fortnightly. Most recently, Subtitles Viewer LIVE was updated on October 22, 2026 and iTranscreen on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*