Comparison

Subai vs Rootbly

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

Head to head
About

Subai

Break language barriers with an AI-powered tool that translates videos and audio into over 100 languages. Upload files, record your voice, or paste video links for quick, accurate translations. Ideal for creators and global communicators.

Highlights
  • AI-powered video and audio translation
  • Supports over 100 languages
  • Upload video/audio files
  • Voice recording for translation
  • Website video link translation
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Break language barriers with Subai! Powered by advanced AI, Subai translates videos and audio into 100+ languages. Perfect for creators, learners, and global communicators. Top Features: - AI-Powered Video & Audio Translator - Quickly convert speech from videos or audio files into accurate translations. SUPPORT FOR 100+ LANGUAGES - Easily translate into over 100 languages for effortless global communication. MULTIPLE INPUT METHODS - Upload videos or audio files. - Record your voice for instant translations. WEBSITE INTEGRATION - Translate videos from Video sharing platforms – just paste the link! INTUITIVE DESIGN - Simple, user-friendly interface for fast and seamless translations. WHY CHOOSE SUBAI? - Ideal for content creators, students, and professionals. - Lightning-fast and accurate translations with AI. - Enhance your global reach effortlessly. - Download Subai now and make the world speak your language!

About

Rootbly

Watch foreign YouTube videos with AI-generated translated subtitles in real-time. The app supports 15 languages and offers a built-in player with subtitle sync and size controls. Easily find and manage videos directly within the application.

Highlights
  • AI subtitle translation
  • Built-in video player
  • Subtitle sync control
  • Subtitle size settings
  • YouTube search and browsing
  • Clipboard URL detection
  • Real-time job progress tracking
Features
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Watch foreign YouTube videos with translated subtitles. RootblySub automatically translates YouTube subtitles into your language. Just paste a URL and AI creates subtitles you can watch straight away in the built-in player. ◆ CORE FEATURES • AI Subtitle Translation — 32 languages including English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) and Spanish • Language Search & Favourites — pin the languages you use most and find any language by name • Built-in Video Player — translated subtitles shown over the video in real time • Read Subtitles Aloud — text-to-speech reads the translated subtitles in your device's voice • Subtitle Sync Control — adjust the timing yourself within ±5 seconds • Subtitle Size Settings — Small/Medium/Large presets with fine-grained control • Original Text Toggle — view the translation with or without the original ◆ SUBTITLE QUALITY • Rate Subtitles — tell us why when a subtitle isn't right • Fix the Source Language — if the spoken language was misidentified, regenerate with the right one ◆ YOUTUBE BROWSING • YouTube Search — find videos without leaving the app • Channel Browser — explore videos, Shorts, playlists and live streams • Channel Favourites — save the channels you watch most • Clipboard Detection — copied YouTube URLs are picked up automatically ◆ TRANSLATION JOBS • Real-time Progress — follow each stage: downloading → transcribing → translating • Push Notifications — get notified the moment a translation is ready • Job History — all your translation requests in one place ◆ CONVENIENCE • Sign in with Google / Apple or use Guest mode • YouTube Premium integration for ad-free viewing • Korean & English UI • Full-screen landscape mode ◆ COMMUNITY • Share feedback and feature ideas in our Discord community — Settings › News & help Enjoy YouTube content from around the world — without language barriers. Terms of Use: https://rootblysub.rootbly.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://rootblysub.rootbly.com/privacy

Screenshots

Subai4 screens
Rootbly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Subai at 4.2 against Rootbly's 2.5. Subai also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Rootbly's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Subai sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rootbly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subai holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subai ships an update fortnightly, Rootbly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Subai versus Rootbly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubaiRootbly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdong huu quanByeongsu KIM

Customer experience

Subai

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Rootbly

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Subai

One-time1
  • Basic$4.99
1 purchases

Rootbly

Subscriptions1
  • RootblySub Pro1 Month trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Subai free?
Subai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rootbly free?
Rootbly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subai or Rootbly?
Subai is rated higher. Subai averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Rootbly averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Subai or Rootbly have ads?
Subai shows ads; Rootbly does not.
Which is updated more often, Subai or Rootbly?
Subai ships an update fortnightly, and Rootbly weekly. Most recently, Subai was updated on November 4, 2026 and Rootbly on November 13, 2026.

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