Comparison

SubEasy vs HardSubOCR Mobile

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

Head to head
About

SubEasy

This AI-powered tool automatically generates, edits, and translates subtitles for videos and audio. It offers unlimited free transcription, supports over 100 languages, and allows for offline processing to ensure privacy. Advanced editing features and subtitle merging are also available.

Highlights
  • Unlimited AI transcription
  • Advanced subtitle editor
  • Translate to 100+ languages
  • Privacy-first offline processing
  • Merge subtitle files
  • AI-assisted proofreading
Features
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SubEasy is your all-in-one subtitle generator, editor and merger – powered by AI. Generate subtitle for videos automatically. ► Create, Edit, and Translate Subtitles with Ease SubEasy offers a lightning-fast, AI-powered speech-to-text workflow for videos, audio, and subtitles. Generate accurate subtitles, polish them with smart editing tools, and translate to over 100+ languages, all in one seamless app. ► Why SubEasy? - Unlimited Free AI Transcription — No hidden limits. - Advanced Subtitle Editor — Edit SRT, VTT, LRC files like a pro. - Translate to 100+ Languages — With just a tap. - Privacy-First Transcription — Your files stay private. - Supports All Formats — MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, and more. - Merge Subtitles. - Improve Subtitle Readability. ► Perfect for: - Short drama producers - Anime fansub groups - Small-language subtitle creators (Thai, Japanese, English, Chinese etc.) - Video Localization - Merge Subtitles - Subtitle timing KEY FEATURES: ◼ Unlimited AI Transcription: - Generate subtitles for videos/audios. - Transcribe in over 100 languages. - Support various audio and video formats (MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMA) - Ultra-Fast offline transcription, your data won't leave your device. ◼ Advanced Subtitle Editor Designed for the Modern Era: - Advanced search and replace function. - Powerful timeline displaying subtitles and audio waveforms. - Complete video playback functions - Open and export .srt (SubRip), .vtt (WebVTT), .txt (plain text) or .lrc files. - Embed subtitles into videos. - Redo/undo manager. - Improve Subtitle Readability. ◼ AI-Assisted Proofreading: - Identify spelling errors - Identify grammatical errors - Identify overlapping subtitles ◼ Subtitle Translation: - Translate subtitles to over 100 languages. - Generate bilingual subtitle. ◼ Merge Subtitle: - Combine multiple subtitle files into one seamless file ◼ Other Features: - SRT Generator. - VTT Generator. - LRC Generator. - Generate video with hardcoded subtitles. - On-Device Whisper. - Convert Speech to Text. - Subtitle Merger. ◼ Your Privacy Matters - SubEasy runs offline using local AI models. Your media files stay secure on your device. ◼ Terms Subscription Agreement and Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Notice: https://subeasy.bluepill.life/privacy.html

About

HardSubOCR Mobile

Features
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This iOS "Hard Subtitles" to SRT converter helps you efficiently extract subtitles already burned into videos. 1. Supports custom recognition areas for accurate capture of each subtitle line; 2. Supports "End Credits" mode for cast list recognition; 3. Built-in timeline editor for flexible timeline adjustments; 4. One-click export to standard SRT/TXT formats; 5. Dark/light color support; 6. iOS 26 style icon support; 7. Rich iPad keyboard shortcuts. Whether processing video footage or personal video collections, this tool provides a professional and ultra-fast hard subtitle extraction experience. * "Hard subtitles" refer to subtitles that have been directly rendered into the video frame.

Screenshots

SubEasy4 screens
HardSubOCR Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SubEasy at Free against HardSubOCR Mobile's $2.99. HardSubOCR Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On 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

SubEasy is free to download; HardSubOCR Mobile costs $2.99 up front. SubEasy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HardSubOCR Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubEasy ships an update every 8 days, HardSubOCR Mobile every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SubEasy versus HardSubOCR Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubEasyHardSubOCR Mobile
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志亮 黎鹏 边

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubEasy

Subscriptions2
  • Translation$1.991 Month
  • Translation+Pro$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium (Model)$19.99
None

HardSubOCR Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubEasy free?
SubEasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HardSubOCR Mobile free?
HardSubOCR Mobile costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubEasy or HardSubOCR Mobile have ads?
Neither SubEasy nor HardSubOCR Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubEasy or HardSubOCR Mobile?
SubEasy ships an update every 8 days, and HardSubOCR Mobile every 4 days. Most recently, SubEasy was updated on November 3, 2026 and HardSubOCR Mobile on October 28, 2026.

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