SubExtractor vs AudioQuill Transcriber
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant caption detection in Safari
- Clean reading view without distractions
- Copy and export subtitles
- Flexible formatting options
- On-device processing for privacy
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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.
AudioQuill Transcriber
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Turn recordings, audio files, videos, and YouTube links into clean text. - Record and transcribe in one place - Import audio files or videos - Extract speech from gallery videos - Turn YouTube links into readable transcripts - Copy and reuse every transcript from history Perfect for notes, meetings, interviews, lessons, and content research.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubExtractor at none against AudioQuill Transcriber's 4. SubExtractor also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). AudioQuill Transcriber's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. AudioQuill Transcriber sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SubExtractor asks for nothing beyond the download.
SubExtractor ships an update weekly, AudioQuill Transcriber every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubExtractor | AudioQuill Transcriber |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junior Espino | Nardi Haxhija |
In-app purchases
SubExtractor
No in-app purchases
AudioQuill Transcriber
- 7,500 tokens$3.00
- 12,500 tokens$5.00
- 25,000 tokens$10.00
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- 50,000 tokens$20.00
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