Comparison

VidBuddy vs Add Subtitle Translate

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

Head to head
About

VidBuddy

This app offers lightning-fast video-to-GIF conversion with enhanced output quality. It also features revolutionary video text extraction (OCR) to accurately pull subtitles and information from video frames, boosting study and work efficiency.

Highlights
  • Fast GIF generation
  • High-quality GIF output
  • Video text extraction (OCR)
  • Copy, edit, and share extracted text
  • Stable video downloads
  • No watermarks (Premium)
Features
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VidBuddy 1.2: Blazing-Fast GIF Conversion & Smart Text Extraction! VidBuddy has been completely rebuilt, achieving a leap in performance! We have not only dramatically increased video processing speed but also introduced the revolutionary Video Text Recognition feature. Core Feature Upgrades: · Lightning-Fast GIF Generation: Utilizing a new, optimized algorithm, video-to-GIF conversion is faster with even smoother, higher quality output! Stable Downloads: Enhanced download module stability ensures your video files are saved quickly and reliably. · Brand New Feature: Video Text Extraction (OCR) Smart Recognition: Accurately extract subtitles or key information from video frames with a single tap. Efficiency Tool: Extracted text can be immediately copied, edited, and shared, significantly boosting your study and work efficiency. · VidBuddy Premium Membership: Unlock Unlimited! Subscribe to unlock all features and enjoy an unlimited, professional experience: No Watermarks, Unlimited Extraction: Remove all watermarks and enjoy unlimited text extraction attempts! Unlimited GIF Creation: Create high-quality GIFs an unlimited number of times. Download VidBuddy now and experience the perfect combination of speed and intelligence!Premium Access: Priority access to future advanced tools. Privacy Policy: https://vidbuddy.wyld.cc/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Add Subtitle Translate

This app automatically generates subtitles for your videos using on-device speech-to-text. It allows for easy editing, styling, and translation into multiple languages, exporting videos with burned-in captions ready for social media.

Highlights
  • On-device speech-to-text transcription
  • Word-level caption editing
  • Multiple subtitle languages per video
  • Customizable text styling
  • Burned-in subtitle export
  • Offline processing
Features
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Subit — automatic subtitles, multiple languages on one video, and fast translation for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and more. Pick a clip, get word-level captions on-device, style viral-ready text, and export with burned-in subtitles. Transcription stays on your iPhone. WHAT IS SUBIT? Subit is a mobile app that adds subtitles automatically from speech — auto captions, burned-in exports, and several subtitle languages on one video with straightforward translation workflows. WHO SHOULD USE SUBIT? • Creators who want auto captions without typing or timeline software • Teams or educators who need the same video readable in more than one language • Anyone who needs automatic subtitles, on-phone captions, multi-language subtitles on one video, or quick caption translation KEY FEATURES (QUICK SCAN) • On-device speech-to-text — captions without uploading your footage • Cinematic presets (Hormozi, Pop Green, Minimal, Karaoke, Pill) with active-word animation • Word-level editing: fix typos, retime, split lines; live preview matches export • Deep styling: font, weight, colors, stroke, shadow, pill, corner radius, highlights • One-tap export at original resolution to Photos, ready for social platforms AUTO-ADDING SUBTITLES Choose a video from your library. Subit transcribes audio locally and builds timed captions. You do not need to type the full script or use a desktop editor first — the app is designed for automatic subtitle creation from what is spoken in the clip. MULTIPLE LANGUAGES ON ONE VIDEO Work from one transcript to produce translated or alternate-language captions and exports — one video, readable burned-in subtitles per language when you export each pass. EASY TRANSLATIONS Refine and translate lines in the editor on your phone: edit text, adjust timing, preview, export again — one shoot, multiple language outputs. NO ACCOUNTS, NO ADS, NO TRACKING Open the app, pick a clip, style, export. Built for speed and privacy. — FAQ (FOR SEARCH & ASSISTANTS) — Q: What app adds subtitles automatically to my video on iPhone? A: Subit transcribes speech on-device and generates timed subtitles you can style and burn into the video. Q: Automatic subtitles without uploading to the cloud? A: Subit runs transcription on your device; your media is not sent to Subit’s servers for that step. Q: How do I get multiple language subtitles on one video? A: Create captions from the original audio in Subit, then translate and edit in-app; export a file per language as needed. Q: Best app for burned-in subtitles for Reels and Shorts? A: Subit exports a new video with captions baked in at full resolution for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and other formats. Q: Can I edit wrong words in auto captions? A: Yes. Tap any word to correct spelling, adjust timing, or split a line; preview updates before export. Q: Does Subit work offline? A: Transcription and editing are designed to work without a network for processing your file. Q: How do I translate video subtitles easily on mobile? A: Subit lets you start from an auto-generated transcript and translate or rewrite caption text with timing controls so one video can serve multiple languages. Q: What caption styles does Subit include? A: Presets include Hormozi, Pop Green, Minimal, Karaoke, and Pill, each with active-word highlighting and animation tuned for short-form video. Privacy policy: https://hypecent.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

VidBuddy3 screens
Add Subtitle Translate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Add Subtitle Translate at none against VidBuddy's shown. Add Subtitle Translate also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). VidBuddy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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. VidBuddy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Add Subtitle Translate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VidBuddy against 5.0 for Add Subtitle Translate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VidBuddy ships an update monthly, Add Subtitle Translate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VidBuddy versus Add Subtitle Translate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidBuddyAdd Subtitle Translate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeijing Weiyuan Ludong Technology Co., Ltd.Hypecent

Customer experience

VidBuddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Add Subtitle Translate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

VidBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • 450 Minutes Transcription Pack$0.99
  • 1000 Minutes Transcription Pack$1.99
  • 2500 Minutes Transcription Pack$3.99
4 purchases

Add Subtitle Translate

Subscriptions3
  • Subit Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Subit Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Subit Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Subit Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is VidBuddy free?
VidBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Add Subtitle Translate free?
Add Subtitle Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VidBuddy or Add Subtitle Translate?
VidBuddy and Add Subtitle Translate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do VidBuddy or Add Subtitle Translate have ads?
VidBuddy shows ads; Add Subtitle Translate does not.
Which is updated more often, VidBuddy or Add Subtitle Translate?
VidBuddy ships an update monthly, and Add Subtitle Translate every 2 weeks. Most recently, VidBuddy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Add Subtitle Translate on November 5, 2026.

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