# SubCat vs Live Caption

SubCat and Live Caption both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of SubCat's written reviews are positive against 47% of Live Caption's. SubCat also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). Live Caption's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SubCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Live Caption sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SubCat against 4.4 for Live Caption. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of SubCat's written reviews are positive against 47% of Live Caption's.

SubCat ships an update monthly, Live Caption every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubCat | Live Caption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subcat-rednote-videotranslate/id6471351365/reviews)** | [4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption-screen-translate/id6479691152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yuzhuo Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510855183) | [XIAOYUN.TECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575836630) |

## 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


### Live Caption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-caption-screen-translate/id6479691152)

This app provides real-time audio recognition and translation for system sounds, microphone input, and video files. It supports screen recording for subtitle extraction and offers customizable subtitle display options for various communication needs.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio recognition, System and microphone audio translation, Screen recording for subtitles, Video file subtitle extraction, Multiple language support, Customizable subtitle display

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月续订 | $7.99 | per month |
| 年订阅 | $39.99 | per year |
| 时长包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600分钟翻译包 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubCat free?

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

### Is Live Caption free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SubCat or Live Caption?

SubCat is rated higher. SubCat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Live Caption averages 4.4 from 43 ratings.

### Do SubCat or Live Caption have ads?

SubCat shows ads; Live Caption does not.

### Which is updated more often, SubCat or Live Caption?

SubCat ships an update monthly, and Live Caption every 3 weeks. Most recently, SubCat was updated on October 24, 2026 and Live Caption on October 27, 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.*