Comparison

SubExtractor vs AxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor

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

Head to head
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.

About

AxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor

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Whether you are a content creator, a professional translator, or just someone who wants to make their videos more accessible, AxiSubs is here to make your life easier. Simplified: Edit your subtitles like a pro without the steep learning curve. Import your SRT or ASS files or start from scratch. Our spreadsheet-style grid makes editing text a breeze, while the visual timeline lets you sync audio and text with frame-perfect precision. Style It Your Way: Want your subtitles to pop? You have full control! Change fonts, adjust colors, add outlines, and tweak margins. Make your captions look exactly how you envision them. Burn-in & Export: Need your subtitles to stay put? You can "burn" them directly into the video (Hard Subs) so they appear on any player, or export them as separate tracks (Soft Subs). We handle the complex video processing so you don't have to. Pure & Distraction-Free: We believe creative tools should help you focus, not distract you. That’s why AxiSubs is 100% Ad-Free. No banners, no pop-ups, just you and your creativity.

Screenshots

SubExtractor4 screens
AxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor at 4 against SubExtractor's 2. AxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SubExtractor versus AxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubExtractorAxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunior EspinoEren Eksen

In-app purchases

None

SubExtractor

No in-app purchases

None

AxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubExtractor free?
SubExtractor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor free?
AxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubExtractor or AxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor have ads?
Neither SubExtractor nor AxiSubs Simple Subtitle Editor shows ads.

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