Lines vs SubtitleMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lines
Capture subtitles from videos playing on your screen with just your camera. Automatically detects and stitches subtitles into an image, with built-in editing and sharing options.
- Camera-based subtitle capture
- Automatic subtitle detection
- Image stitching
- Built-in cropping
- Subtitle deletion
- Social media sharing
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Lines only need the camera to face the screen where the video is played. Press the record button and a few seconds will generate a image with a line of subtitles. [recording] The camera is aimed at the screen where the video is played, automatically detecting subtitles and stitching them into a image. [edit] Built-in image cropping and subtitle deletion. [share] Share lines image to WeChat, TimeLine or Weibo.
SubtitleMaster
Instantly translate, edit, and merge subtitles across 60 languages using AI. This tool offers precise editing and custom language ordering for filmmakers, educators, and creators to break language barriers and connect with global audiences.
- AI subtitle translation into 60 languages
- Smart merge and split subtitles
- Precise editing tools for timing and layout
- Customizable subtitle language order
- Cross-platform synchronization
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Break language barriers with effortless subtitle translation. Instantly translate, edit, and merge subtitles across multiple languages — powered by AI. Key Features • AI Subtitle Translation – Translate subtitles into 60 languages instantly and accurately. • Smart Merge & Split – Combine or separate multilingual subtitles with one tap. • Precise Editing Tools – Fine-tune timing and layout for a professional finish. • Custom Language Order – Control how subtitles appear for a personalized experience. • Cross-Platform Sync – Work seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro. Perfect For: • Filmmakers & Editors – Localize films for global audiences. • Educators – Translate lecture videos for multilingual learners. • Creators – Add captions that connect with audiences worldwide. • Businesses – Translate marketing or training videos in seconds. Why Choose SubtitleMaster? • Simple, fast, and accurate AI translations. • Professional subtitle editing features for every creator. • Expand your reach — one subtitle at a time. Download SubtitleMaster today and let AI help you speak every language through your subtitles! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SubtitleMaster at 3.0 against Lines's 1.0. SubtitleMaster also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Lines's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lines sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SubtitleMaster sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SubtitleMaster holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Lines ships an update monthly, SubtitleMaster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lines | SubtitleMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 世品 周 | 辉章 何 |
Customer experience
Lines
SubtitleMaster
In-app purchases
Lines
- 专业版$1.99
SubtitleMaster
- Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
- Quarterly VIP$5.993 Months
- Annual VIP$19.991 Year
- Daily Use$0.99
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