Comparison

SubExtractor vs AI PDF Translate

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

AI PDF Translate

Features
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Translating a PDF used to mean copying text into a browser tab, losing all formatting in the process, then manually fixing terms the translator got wrong. This app handles the whole document at once — keeping the layout as close to the original as possible — so what you get back is actually readable. TRANSLATION ENGINES Free users get Google Translate and Bing. Paid plans unlock GPT-4o, Gemini 2.5 Flash, DeepSeek, and Doubao. For academic papers and technical documentation, DeepSeek and GPT-4o handle domain-specific terminology more accurately. For quick turnarounds on everyday documents, Google is plenty. You choose the engine; you're not locked into one. BILINGUAL MODE When turned on, the original text and translation appear on alternating pages in the same file. Useful for cross-referencing the source, or for anyone studying a foreign language alongside a translation. BACKGROUND PROCESSING Translation runs on the server. Once you submit a file, you can close the app and do something else. You'll get a push notification when it's ready to download — no need to keep the screen on or wait around. WHAT IT HANDLES Academic papers, patent filings, technical manuals, financial reports, legal contracts — if it's a PDF, you can submit it for translation. PLANS · Free: A monthly page allowance that resets each month, Google Translate only · Basic: 150 pages/month, all engines · Pro: 500 pages/month, all engines, priority queue · Credits: No subscription required — buy a block of pages and use them whenever Subscriptions are billed through Apple and can be cancelled at any time in your device settings. Terms of Use: https://pdf.zentools.me/terms

Screenshots

SubExtractor4 screens
AI PDF Translate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubExtractor at none against AI PDF Translate's 4. AI PDF Translate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AI PDF Translate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SubExtractor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SubExtractor versus AI PDF Translate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubExtractorAI PDF Translate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunior Espino辉 吴

In-app purchases

None

SubExtractor

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AI PDF Translate

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Plan$6.991 Month
  • Pro Plan$19.991 Month
One-time2
  • 50 Credits$2.99
  • 200 Credits$9.99

Questions

Is SubExtractor free?
SubExtractor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AI PDF Translate free?
AI PDF Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubExtractor or AI PDF Translate have ads?
Neither SubExtractor nor AI PDF Translate shows ads.

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