Comparison

Image Translate vs SubExtractor

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

Head to head
About

Image Translate

Features
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Localize photos Recognize characters in images and translate them into any language

About

SubExtractor

Effortlessly capture and use subtitles directly within Safari. Transform captions into clean, usable text for studying, research, or easy comprehension. Offers flexible formatting and privacy-focused, on-device processing.

Highlights
  • Instant caption detection in Safari
  • Clean reading view without distractions
  • Copy and export subtitles
  • Flexible formatting options
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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SubExtractor makes it effortless to capture and use subtitles directly in Safari. Whether you’re studying, researching, or just following along, SubExtractor turns captions into clean, usable text in seconds. Key Features • Instant Detection – Grab captions instantly from supported sites in Safari. • Clean Reading View – Read subtitles without clutter or distractions. • Copy & Export – Copy to clipboard or save for later study. • Flexible Formatting – Choose flowing paragraphs, a single block, or keep original timestamps. • Privacy First – All processing happens on your device. Nothing leaves Safari. Why SubExtractor? Captions improve focus, comprehension, and accessibility. SubExtractor helps you take better notes, study more effectively, and enjoy videos anywhere—whether in a noisy environment or a quiet one. Designed to be simple, fast, and intuitive, it works seamlessly across iOS and macOS.

Screenshots

Image Translate2 screens
SubExtractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubExtractor at none against Image Translate's 1. Image Translate's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Image Translate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SubExtractor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image Translate ships an update every 5 days, SubExtractor weekly. The most recent releases landed on December 1, 2025 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Image Translate versus SubExtractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage TranslateSubExtractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKANTO KAITAI, K.K.Junior Espino

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Image Translate

One-time1
  • 100Point(1P each translation)$0.99
None

SubExtractor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Image Translate free?
Image Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubExtractor free?
SubExtractor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Image Translate or SubExtractor have ads?
Neither Image Translate nor SubExtractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Image Translate or SubExtractor?
Image Translate ships an update every 5 days, and SubExtractor weekly. Most recently, Image Translate was updated on December 1, 2025 and SubExtractor on August 14, 2026.

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