# iTranscreen vs SubCat

The clearest difference is ads: iTranscreen at none against SubCat's shown. iTranscreen also leads on ratings volume (242 vs 48). SubCat's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (84% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTranscreen sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SubCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SubCat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranscreen has 242 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of iTranscreen's written reviews are positive against 84% of SubCat's.

iTranscreen ships an update every 3 weeks, SubCat monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranscreen | SubCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919/reviews) | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subcat-rednote-videotranslate/id6471351365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [启盛 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403295585) | [Shenzhen Yuzhuo Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510855183) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (9)**

| 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 |

**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


### SubCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subcat-rednote-videotranslate/id6471351365)

This app offers real-time subtitle translation for videos, supporting both local files and streaming content. It utilizes AI to provide accurate translations in multiple languages, making global content accessible. The interface is designed for ease of use, catering to a wide range of users.

**Highlights:** Real-time subtitle translation, Multilingual support, Plays local and network videos, Low error rate translation, User-friendly interface, Video transcription and export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包周 | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 专业版连续周卡 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 专业版pro连续周卡 | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| 连续包年 | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranscreen free?

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

### Is SubCat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTranscreen or SubCat?

SubCat is rated higher. iTranscreen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while SubCat averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do iTranscreen or SubCat have ads?

SubCat shows ads; iTranscreen does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTranscreen or SubCat?

iTranscreen ships an update every 3 weeks, and SubCat monthly. Most recently, iTranscreen was updated on October 2, 2026 and SubCat on September 30, 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.*