CacheCat vs Magnet Link Handler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CacheCat
Capture online videos with a Safari extension and watch them offline. Generate on-device subtitles, translate foreign content, and convert media formats. Manage your cached videos with a sleek interface.
- Safari extension for one-tap video capture
- On-device subtitle generation with AI
- Bilingual subtitle display and AI translation
- m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi caching
- Convert m3u8 to mp4
- Picture in Picture and AirPlay support
- Smart media management and search
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CacheCat — Capture Effortlessly, Cache Elegantly Like a cat catching fish, managing your media resources has never been easier. CacheCat is a media caching tool crafted for iPhone and iPad. With its Safari extension, you can capture online videos in one tap and watch them offline anytime, anywhere. Simple yet powerful, intuitive yet feature-rich. 【New Feature · Subtitles】 Generate subtitles on-device, no internet required. - Offline Subtitle Generation Built-in AI speech recognition generates subtitles with a long press on any cached video. Ready to use out of the box — no additional downloads needed. - Bilingual Subtitle Display Overlay both the original text and translation during playback, making foreign-language content easy to follow. - AI-Powered Translation Connect to leading AI models and choose from 6 customizable translation styles — including Standard, Humorous, and Cinematic. - On-Device System Translation iOS 18+ devices can use Apple's built-in translation engine. No setup required, fully offline, and completely private. - SRT Subtitle Export Export generated subtitles as standard SRT files for easy sharing and reuse. 【Core Features】 - Safari Extension - Seamless integration with Safari - Automatically detects media resources on any webpage - One-tap caching for a fast, efficient experience - Fully native browser interaction - High-Speed Caching - Multi-threaded downloads for fast, reliable performance - Supports direct-link caching for m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi, and more - Smart parsing, one-tap caching — simple and efficient - Format Conversion Convert m3u8 to mp4 for easier playback and sharing. - Playback Enhancements - Built-in Picture in Picture and AirPlay support - A smoother, more flexible viewing experience - Media Management Smart categorization and fast search to find what you need instantly. - Elegant Interface Thoughtfully designed visuals with full Dark Mode support. 【How to Enable the Safari Extension】 - Open Settings - Go to Settings > Safari > Extensions - Find CacheCat - Toggle it on 【Membership】 - Unlock all premium features with a CacheCat membership - Enjoy free future updates with no ads, ever - Auto-renews via your iTunes account — cancel anytime - Renewal charge applies 24 hours before the current period ends - To cancel, disable auto-renewal in Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before expiry 【Privacy】 - Your privacy is our priority - We do not collect or store any personal or sensitive information - All data is stored locally on your device Privacy Policy: https://boyhood.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-12fb095b905380c3a59af71d45f14298 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Magnet Link Handler
This utility app provides a seamless way to handle magnet links on iOS devices. It registers as the system handler, allowing instant execution of chosen actions like copying to the clipboard or integrating with custom workflows. Enjoy a private and efficient experience for managing your magnet links.
- System magnet link handler
- Copy magnet link to clipboard
- Copy and open custom URL
- Run Apple Shortcuts
- Completely private design
- No network code or tracking
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Tap a magnet link on your iPhone or iPad and nothing happens? Magnetar fixes that. It's the fast, private way to send magnet links exactly where you want them. iOS has no built-in handler for magnet links, so tapping one in Safari, Mail, or Messages normally goes nowhere. Magnetar registers as your system magnet link handler and runs the action you choose the instant a link is tapped. Choose How Every Magnet Link is Handled • Copy to Clipboard. Instantly copy the magnet so you can paste it into any torrent client or web UI. Free, forever. • Copy and Open URL (Magnetar Pro). Copy the magnet and open a URL you choose, with optional {magnet} placeholder substitution to drop the link straight into your download server or remote web UI. • Run a Shortcut (Magnetar Pro). Pass the magnet as text into any Apple Shortcut and automate the rest of your download workflow. • Automatic Based on Link (Magnetar Pro). Set rules to choose your desired action automatically. Completely Private by Design • Magnetar has no network code, no accounts, no analytics, and no tracking of any kind. • Your magnet links never leave your device. • There's nothing to sign up for and nothing to sync. Your Links are Never Lost • Magnetar always copies the magnet link to your clipboard first. • Even if a Pro action isn't configured yet, you still have the magnet link ready to paste. Magnetar Pro Unlocks Powerful Automations • One-time purchase • No subscription • Family Sharing supported Download Magnetar and make every magnet link on your iPhone and iPad finally just work!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magnet Link Handler at 100% against CacheCat's 0%. Magnet Link Handler also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). CacheCat's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. CacheCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Magnet Link Handler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CacheCat ships an update monthly, Magnet Link Handler every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CacheCat | Magnet Link Handler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 振 劳 | Kindred Code |
Customer experience
CacheCat
Magnet Link Handler
In-app purchases
CacheCat
- Monthly Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$4.991 Year
- 包月$1.99
- 包年$4.99
- Lifetime Pro$12.99
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- Lifetime Pro$24.99
Magnet Link Handler
- Magnetar Pro$1.99









