# SubCat vs TZMate(同桌助手)

The clearest difference is ads: TZMate(同桌助手) at none against SubCat's shown. TZMate(同桌助手) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). SubCat's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SubCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TZMate(同桌助手) sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TZMate(同桌助手) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubCat has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of SubCat's written reviews are positive against 100% of TZMate(同桌助手)'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubCat | TZMate(同桌助手) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subcat-rednote-videotranslate/id6471351365/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tzmate/id6476057593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yuzhuo Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510855183) | [鹏 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725531640) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent multi-language support
- 🚀 Smooth real-time subtitle translation
- 💡 Practical and powerful functions for creators
- 👍 Low error rate in translation
- 👍 Intuitive and friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Poor video quality for shared/copied URLs
- 🐛 Vietnamese translation inaccurate
- 🐛 Links not playable
- 🐛 App unusable after update
- 🐛 Partial video stuttering/freezing

**Reported bugs**

- Paid subscription not working
- Links not playable
- App unusable after update
- Partial video stuttering/freezing
- Poor video quality for shared/copied URLs

**Requested features**

- Adapt for Android TV or Apple TV
- Add Thai language translation
- More ads available to earn points


### TZMate(同桌助手)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tzmate/id6476057593)

This tool offers real-time speech and screen translation to break down language barriers. It supports multiple languages for seamless communication in international meetings, travel, and study abroad.

**Highlights:** Real-time speech interpretation, Screen content translation, Multi-language text translation, Translation history, Simple and efficient interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 同桌-会员连续包周 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 同桌-会员连续包月 | $6.99 | per month |
| 同桌-会员连续包年 | $29.99 | per year |
| Transcription package 3000m | $4.99 | one-time |
| 妙蛙屏幕月卡 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Transcription package 3000m | $17.99 | one-time |
| interpret Pro package 360m | $17.99 | one-time |
| 妙蛙600点 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 妙蛙年会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 同传Pro时长包720分钟 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 妙蛙1200点 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 妙蛙点数2520点 | $59.99 | one-time |
| interpret Pro package 8400m | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubCat free?

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

### Is TZMate(同桌助手) free?

TZMate(同桌助手) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SubCat or TZMate(同桌助手)?

TZMate(同桌助手) is rated higher. SubCat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while TZMate(同桌助手) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SubCat or TZMate(同桌助手) have ads?

SubCat shows ads; TZMate(同桌助手) does not.

### Which is updated more often, SubCat or TZMate(同桌助手)?

SubCat ships an update monthly, and TZMate(同桌助手) monthly. Most recently, SubCat was updated on October 24, 2026 and TZMate(同桌助手) on October 20, 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.*