Comparison

GSV TAG vs CacheCat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GSV TAG

Features
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This application is for the Garden Spot Village Tech Assist Group resident volunteers to access technology volunteer assistance requests.

About

CacheCat

Capture online videos with a Safari extension and watch them offline. Generate on-device subtitles, translate foreign content, and convert media formats. Manage your cached videos with a sleek interface.

Highlights
  • Safari extension for one-tap video capture
  • On-device subtitle generation with AI
  • Bilingual subtitle display and AI translation
  • m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi caching
  • Convert m3u8 to mp4
  • Picture in Picture and AirPlay support
  • Smart media management and search
Features
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CacheCat — Capture Effortlessly, Cache Elegantly Like a cat catching fish, managing your media resources has never been easier. CacheCat is a media caching tool crafted for iPhone and iPad. With its Safari extension, you can capture online videos in one tap and watch them offline anytime, anywhere. Simple yet powerful, intuitive yet feature-rich. 【New Feature · Subtitles】 Generate subtitles on-device, no internet required. - Offline Subtitle Generation Built-in AI speech recognition generates subtitles with a long press on any cached video. Ready to use out of the box — no additional downloads needed. - Bilingual Subtitle Display Overlay both the original text and translation during playback, making foreign-language content easy to follow. - AI-Powered Translation Connect to leading AI models and choose from 6 customizable translation styles — including Standard, Humorous, and Cinematic. - On-Device System Translation iOS 18+ devices can use Apple's built-in translation engine. No setup required, fully offline, and completely private. - SRT Subtitle Export Export generated subtitles as standard SRT files for easy sharing and reuse. 【Core Features】 - Safari Extension - Seamless integration with Safari - Automatically detects media resources on any webpage - One-tap caching for a fast, efficient experience - Fully native browser interaction - High-Speed Caching - Multi-threaded downloads for fast, reliable performance - Supports direct-link caching for m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi, and more - Smart parsing, one-tap caching — simple and efficient - Format Conversion Convert m3u8 to mp4 for easier playback and sharing. - Playback Enhancements - Built-in Picture in Picture and AirPlay support - A smoother, more flexible viewing experience - Media Management Smart categorization and fast search to find what you need instantly. - Elegant Interface Thoughtfully designed visuals with full Dark Mode support. 【How to Enable the Safari Extension】 - Open Settings - Go to Settings > Safari > Extensions - Find CacheCat - Toggle it on 【Membership】 - Unlock all premium features with a CacheCat membership - Enjoy free future updates with no ads, ever - Auto-renews via your iTunes account — cancel anytime - Renewal charge applies 24 hours before the current period ends - To cancel, disable auto-renewal in Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before expiry 【Privacy】 - Your privacy is our priority - We do not collect or store any personal or sensitive information - All data is stored locally on your device Privacy Policy: https://boyhood.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-12fb095b905380c3a59af71d45f14298 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

GSV TAG3 screens
CacheCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GSV TAG at none against CacheCat's 6. GSV TAG also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). CacheCat's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CacheCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GSV TAG asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GSV TAG ships an update every 6 months, CacheCat monthly. Both last shipped on September 16, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
GSV TAG versus CacheCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSV TAGCacheCat
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB189 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGarden Spot Communities振 劳

In-app purchases

None

GSV TAG

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

CacheCat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$4.991 Year
One-time4
  • 包月$1.99
  • 包年$4.99
  • Lifetime Pro$12.99
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  • Lifetime Pro$24.99

Questions

Is GSV TAG free?
GSV TAG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CacheCat free?
CacheCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GSV TAG or CacheCat have ads?
Neither GSV TAG nor CacheCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GSV TAG or CacheCat?
GSV TAG ships an update every 6 months, and CacheCat monthly. Most recently, GSV TAG was updated on September 16, 2026 and CacheCat on September 16, 2026.

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