Screen Translator vs Subtify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Translator
Instantly translate any on-screen text with a simple double tap. Supports over 60 languages offline and integrates with AI chatbots for enhanced translations. Offers floating overlays on iPhone and full-screen views on iPad.
- On-screen text translation
- Offline translation
- 60+ languages supported
- Automatic language detection
- AI chatbot integration
- Floating screen overlay (iPhone)
- Full-screen view (iPad)
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Translate anything on your screen with a simple double-tap. TapTranslate captures your screen, recognizes text, and overlays the translation right on top of the original — so you can read foreign content without switching apps. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set up a shortcut with AssistiveTouch 2. Double-tap the floating button on any screen 3. See the translated text overlaid on the original image TWO TRANSLATION OPTIONS On-Device — Fast, private, works offline. Ideal for everyday use. AI Chatbot — Powered by Apple Intelligence for natural, context-aware translations when quality matters most. (For supported devices.) TWO DISPLAY MODES Floating Screen (iPhone-only) — A compact overlay that shows translations without opening the app. Quick and seamless. Full Screen — Result shown inside the app with richer controls. More room, more tools. KEY FEATURES • Translate any screen in any app — websites, social media, documents, messages • 60+ languages supported • Automatic language detection • Works completely offline with downloaded language packs • Customizable result appearance (text color, bounding box, font size) • Interactive translation view with zoom and additional controls FREE TRIAL Try TapTranslate free for 3 days. After that, a one-time purchase unlocks lifetime access — no subscriptions, no recurring fees.
Subtify
This AI-powered utility offers real-time, offline translation for videos, games, podcasts, and more. It utilizes advanced OCR and STT technology to provide seamless subtitle and speech translation across various media formats, ensuring privacy and speed.
- Real-time AI translation
- Offline functionality
- Console game translation
- Manga/comic text overlay
- Audio and video transcription
- Floating subtitles (PiP)
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Subtify: Universal AI Subtitle, Speech & Dubbing Translator Translate and dub games, movies, comics, or streams in real-time. 100% offline, private, and powered by on-device AI. Subtify is the all-in-one AI companion for visual translation, speech transcription, and real-time voice dubbing: - Visual OCR: Instant optical detection for on-screen dialogue, subtitles, and text. - Speech STT: Advanced real-time Speech-to-Text dialogue transcription. - AI Live Dubbing: Ultra-fast (under 50ms) neural voices (male & female). Running 100% locally via Apple Neural Engine, Subtify operates with zero latency, no cloud dependency, and total privacy. CORE MODES: Console Remote Play (Direct Gaming & In-Place Translation) Stream and play PX5 & PX4 games on iOS at 60 FPS over 5GHz Wi-Fi! Control with customizable touch buttons or a Bluetooth PX gamepad. Vision OCR translates dialogue in-place with spatial overlays. No capture cards needed! Console Mode (TV Companion Side-Screen) Connect your console (PX5 & PX4) over Wi-Fi. While playing on TV, Subtify acts as a companion side-screen to translate subtitles via OCR or speak them with live AI voice dubbing. No camera pointing, no capture card! External PC & Mac Mode Connect your computer over Wi-Fi. Subtify acts as a companion side-screen, scanning on-screen text (OCR) or capturing audio (STT) for instant translation and voice playback. Local Video Mode (with Smart Audio Ducking) Import videos from Photos or Files for translated subtitles and AI dubbing. Volume automatically ducks to 10% during speech! Supports SRT import/export. Local Audio Mode Import audio files (MP3, M4A, WAV) from Files for real-time offline transcriptions and translations over an interactive waveform. Manga & Comic Reader Mode Import manga or comics (Images/PDFs). Vision detects speech bubbles, cleans original text, and overlays translations with tailored typography. Web Browser Mode Stream from YouTube, Netflix, Twitch, or web media. Translate hardcoded subtitles via OCR, transcribe browser audio via mic STT, or listen via live voice dubbing. Floating Subtitles (System Audio PiP) Translate internal audio from other apps in real time! Subtitles hover over streaming apps, mobile games, or podcasts in a Picture-in-Picture window. SUPPORTED LANGUAGES: Offline Translation (20+ Languages): English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Dutch, and more. AI Live Neural Dubbing (10 Languages): Offline neural voices (Male & Female) for: English, Spanish, Turkish, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Polish, and Portuguese. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): Q: How does AI Live Dubbing work? A: Subtify synthesizes speech in under 50ms as dialogue is translated. Select voices, adjust speed, or enable Smart Audio Ducking. Q: How to translate or play console games? A: In Remote Play, stream PX5 & PX4 games at 60 FPS with in-place translation. In Console Mode, play on TV while Subtify translates as a companion side-screen. Q: Can I translate PC games or streams? A: Yes! Connect over Wi-Fi to scan PC screen (OCR) or translate audio (STT) with live dubbing. Q: Does Subtify use mobile data? A: Zero data used. All OCR, STT, translation, and voice dubbing run 100% locally on your device - works offline. Q: Can it translate other mobile apps? A: Yes! Subtify captures system audio, translates, and displays subtitles in a floating PiP window over other apps. TRANSPARENT ACCESS: Start with a complimentary 1-Hour Translation Bank. Go limitless with flexible subscriptions or a Lifetime Unlock. Note: Requires the Apple 'Translate' app and downloaded language packs. Break language barriers today. Download Subtify now! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://izlemvecikarim.blogspot.com/2026/04/privacy-policy-for-subtify.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Translator at 82% against Subtify's 0%. Screen Translator also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (39 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Screen Translator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Subtify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Translator has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Screen Translator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Subtify's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Translator | Subtify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (39 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SK95 Engineering AB | ERTUGRUL GULERYUZ |
Customer experience
Screen Translator
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In-app purchases
Screen Translator
- 3-day TrialFree
- Lifetime Access$3.99
Subtify
- Subtify - Weekly Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Subtify - Monthly Access$4.991 Month
- Subtify - Lifetime Access$9.99
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