Comparison

VideoScript vs SubExtractor

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

Head to head
About

VideoScript

Features
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Easily Transcribe, Search, and Organize Your Videos with VideoScript VideoScript transforms your video collection into a powerful, searchable library. Whether you're preserving cherished memories, managing work projects, or keeping track of educational content, VideoScript makes it effortless to transcribe, search, and organize your videos. With advanced on-device transcription, AI-powered summaries, and seamless track of an important moment again. Key Features That Make VideoScript Essential • Video Transcription Turn spoken words in your videos into clear, accurate text in seconds. • Search Within Transcriptions Find the exact video you need by searching for any word or phrase across your entire library. No more scrubbing through hours of footage. • Jump to the Exact Moment Tap any match to skip straight to the line. Use the up and down arrows to step through every occurrence within a video. • AI Summaries on Every Video* Apple Intelligence reads each transcript on-device and produces a summary so you remember what each video is about at a glance. • Automatic Categories* Your library organizes itself. Tap a topic to see every video tagged with it — no manual labeling required. • Multi-Language Support Transcribe and search in English, Spanish, French, and every other language Apple's supports. Pick the spoken language per video for accurate results. • Spotlight Search Integration Export videos to your Photos library with their transcript embedded as metadata, making them searchable through your device's Spotlight. • Privacy by Design Speech-to-text and AI summaries run entirely on your iPhone. Your videos and transcripts never leave your device — no cloud uploads, no third-party servers. • Fast and User-Friendly A clean, intuitive interface ensures that transcribing and managing your videos is as easy as tapping a few buttons. * AI summaries and automatic categories use Apple Intelligence and require iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or iPhone 16 family or later, with Apple Intelligence enabled in Settings. Available in supported languages only. All other features work on every supported device. Subscription VideoScript is a single subscription with full access to every feature — no free tier, no upsells. Subscriptions renew monthly at $0.99 USD (prices may vary outside the U.S.). To avoid renewal, turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription period in your App Store Settings. VideoScript does not offer free trials. All charges are billed through your App Store account. The total price will be clearly displayed before you complete your purchase. Privacy Policy: https://mex.studio/videoscript/legal/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: https://mex.studio/videoscript/legal/terms-and-conditions/ For technical assistance or other inquiries: https://mex.studio/videoscript/support

About

SubExtractor

Effortlessly capture and use subtitles directly within Safari. Transform captions into clean, usable text for studying, research, or easy comprehension. Offers flexible formatting and privacy-focused, on-device processing.

Highlights
  • Instant caption detection in Safari
  • Clean reading view without distractions
  • Copy and export subtitles
  • Flexible formatting options
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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SubExtractor makes it effortless to capture and use subtitles directly in Safari. Whether you’re studying, researching, or just following along, SubExtractor turns captions into clean, usable text in seconds. Key Features • Instant Detection – Grab captions instantly from supported sites in Safari. • Clean Reading View – Read subtitles without clutter or distractions. • Copy & Export – Copy to clipboard or save for later study. • Flexible Formatting – Choose flowing paragraphs, a single block, or keep original timestamps. • Privacy First – All processing happens on your device. Nothing leaves Safari. Why SubExtractor? Captions improve focus, comprehension, and accessibility. SubExtractor helps you take better notes, study more effectively, and enjoy videos anywhere—whether in a noisy environment or a quiet one. Designed to be simple, fast, and intuitive, it works seamlessly across iOS and macOS.

Screenshots

VideoScript4 screens
SubExtractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubExtractor at none against VideoScript's 1. SubExtractor also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. VideoScript sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. SubExtractor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoScript ships an update monthly, SubExtractor weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VideoScript versus SubExtractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoScriptSubExtractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalvador Romero BecerraJunior Espino

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VideoScript

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro Access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
None

SubExtractor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VideoScript free?
VideoScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubExtractor free?
SubExtractor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VideoScript or SubExtractor have ads?
Neither VideoScript nor SubExtractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VideoScript or SubExtractor?
VideoScript ships an update monthly, and SubExtractor weekly. Most recently, VideoScript was updated on October 30, 2026 and SubExtractor on October 30, 2026.

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