# Lines vs SubtitleMaster

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lines | SubtitleMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines/id1364253288/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitlemaster-translate-sub/id6502565056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [世品 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364253287) | [辉章 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687027088) |

## What reviewers say

### Lines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines/id1364253288)

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.

**Highlights:** Camera-based subtitle capture, Automatic subtitle detection, Image stitching, Built-in cropping, Subtitle deletion, Social media sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 专业版 | $1.99 | one-time |


### SubtitleMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitlemaster-translate-sub/id6502565056)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly VIP | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual VIP | $19.99 | per year |
| Daily Use | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lines free?

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

### Is SubtitleMaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lines or SubtitleMaster?

SubtitleMaster is rated higher. Lines averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SubtitleMaster averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lines or SubtitleMaster have ads?

Neither Lines nor SubtitleMaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lines or SubtitleMaster?

Lines ships an update monthly, and SubtitleMaster every 2 months. Most recently, Lines was updated on October 6, 2026 and SubtitleMaster on October 2, 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.*