Comparison

Screen Translator vs Subtify

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Screen Translator4 screens
Subtify4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screen Translator versus Subtify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen TranslatorSubtify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSK95 Engineering ABERTUGRUL GULERYUZ

Customer experience

Screen Translator

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

Subtify

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Translator

One-time2
  • 3-day TrialFree
  • Lifetime Access$3.99
3 purchases

Subtify

Subscriptions2
  • Subtify - Weekly Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Subtify - Monthly Access$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Subtify - Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is Screen Translator free?
Screen Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subtify free?
Subtify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Translator or Subtify?
Screen Translator is rated higher. Screen Translator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Subtify averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Screen Translator or Subtify have ads?
Neither Screen Translator nor Subtify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Translator or Subtify?
Screen Translator ships an update weekly, and Subtify weekly. Most recently, Screen Translator was updated on September 24, 2026 and Subtify on September 10, 2026.

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