Comparison

Quick Subtitles vs Pixel a Go

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

Head to head
About

Quick Subtitles

This app converts audio and video files into accurate text transcriptions and subtitle files directly on your device. It offers AI-powered cleanup for error correction and advanced transcript analysis for summaries and key takeaways. All processing is done locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • On-device transcription
  • Export as text or SRT
  • AI-powered cleanup
  • Transcript analysis (summaries, notes)
  • Transcription history
  • Editable transcripts
Features
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Quick Subtitles is a powerful, but simple app that transforms audio and video files into accurate text transcriptions and subtitle files, 100% on your own device. Just drag, drop, and done. Drop any audio or video file into the app and get a full transcription in seconds. Export as plain text or SRT subtitle files, ready for your favorite video editor. Two Speech Engines - Apple Speech Analyzer - Fast and accurate, built right into your device - NVIDIA Parakeet V3 - Up to 2x faster transcription on Apple Silicon (free download) AI-Powered Cleanup Transcriptions aren't always perfect. Use AI to find and fix errors with an inline review that shows you exactly what changed before you accept. Or turn on YOLO mode and let it fix everything automatically. Choose your AI: use the built-in Quick Subtitles AI included with Premium, or bring your own API key for Google Gemini or OpenAI. AI Transcript Analysis Go beyond transcription. Use AI to generate summaries, show notes, key takeaways, action items, or anything else with fully customizable prompts. Built for Your Workflow - Transcription history keeps all your past work organized - Editable transcripts so you can make corrections by hand - Real-time progress with words-per-second metrics Privacy First All transcription happens on your device. Your audio never leaves your iPhone or iPad. Requirements: iOS or iPadOS 26 and later. Speech recognition permission required. Privacy policy: https://birchtree.productions/apps/quick-subtitles/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pixel a Go

Features
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Tiny retro screenshots, blown up beautifully. Pixel a Go-Go! rescues your Game Boy Camera photo captures and retro game screenshots from blurry stretching — and turns them into crisp, oversized art worth sharing. PIXEL-PERFECT UPSCALING • Pixel Perfect — true nearest-neighbor scaling that keeps every pixel a perfect square • Lanczos upscaling for newer consoles — clean, photographic resampling for softer enlargements IMPORT FROM EVERYWHERE • Print your Game Boy Camera photos directly to your device with the GameBoy Camera Adapter Duo cable. • Bring in captures from Analogue Pocket, Nintendo Switch 2, Game Boy Camera, your Photos, and Files • Automatic system detection tags each shot: Game Boy, GBA, NES, SNES, Genesis, Neo Geo, and more RESTYLE LIKE IT'S 198X • Retro color filters: DMG green, amber phosphor, cyberpunk, rainbow, glow, and custom duotones • Flip on CRT scanlines for true arcade-cabinet vibes • Remove backgrounds to pop a sprite onto a clean canvas MORE RETRO MAGIC • Decode classic Game Boy Printer photos • Turn favorite frames into iMessage stickers • Upscale right from the Share Sheet or with Shortcuts and Siri PRIVATE BY DESIGN • 100% on-device — your images never leave your iPhone • No account, no ads, no tracking FREE TO PLAY, PRO TO FLEX Start free with pixel-perfect upscaling. Unlock Go-Go! Pro for unlimited upscales, Lanczos upscaling, every retro filter, background removal, and stickers. Level up your screenshots. Pixel a Go-Go! Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Price and billing period are shown in theapp before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://pixel.cameron.software/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://pixel.cameron.software/terms.html

Screenshots

Quick Subtitles4 screens
Pixel a Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pixel a Go at Free against Quick Subtitles's $39.99. Pixel a Go also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Pixel a Go is free to download; Quick Subtitles costs $39.99 up front. Quick Subtitles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel a Go sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Subtitles ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixel a Go every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Quick Subtitles versus Pixel a Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick SubtitlesPixel a Go
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt BirchlerCameron Banga

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick Subtitles

One-time1
  • Premium$24.99
4 purchases

Pixel a Go

Subscriptions3
  • Pixel a Go-Go! Pro - Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pixel a Go-Go! Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pixel a Go-Go! Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pixel a Go-Go! Pro - Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Quick Subtitles free?
Quick Subtitles costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pixel a Go free?
Pixel a Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quick Subtitles or Pixel a Go have ads?
Neither Quick Subtitles nor Pixel a Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Subtitles or Pixel a Go?
Quick Subtitles ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixel a Go every 2 days. Most recently, Quick Subtitles was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pixel a Go on October 28, 2026.

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