SubExtractor vs LLT Mobile
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.
LLT Mobile
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Real-time speech translation and dictation for iPhone and iPad — free companion to LLT Desktop. Speak → Transcribe → Translate → Speak back, with optional text-to-speech. New: a dictation mode and using your iPhone as a wireless microphone for your Mac. GDPR-compliant with your own Mac running LLT Backend — no cloud, no API keys, no data leaves your network. KEY FEATURES • NEW: Dictation mode — speak and save it as a note, or type it straight into apps on your Mac • NEW: iPhone as a wireless mic for LLT Desktop — start translation or dictation on your Mac from your phone • NEW: iCloud sync — transcripts and dictation notes appear automatically on your Mac • NEW: Built-in viewer for your TXT + SRT files • Live speech-to-text in 40+ languages • Instant translation between any source and target language • Text-to-speech playback of the translation • Pick your engine: local or cloud • vMix title integration over local Wi-Fi • OBS Browser Source overlay for live subtitles on your PC • VRChat output — subtitles straight to the in-game chatbox over OSC • Fully customisable overlay (colours, opacity, border) — applied live in the app and in OBS • Toggle the original text on or off • Background audio — keeps working when minimized • Automatic transcripts (TXT + SRT) for YouTube, Premiere, DaVinci • Universal app — iPhone and iPad DICTATION & WIRELESS MIC Turn speech into text two ways. Use your iPhone as a wireless mic for LLT Desktop and dictate straight into any app on your Mac — or start a translation on the Mac, all from your phone. Or dictate on the iPhone and save the result as a note (original, translation, or both). A reliable, cable-free alternative to Continuity. LOCAL MODE — GDPR-COMPLIANT LLT Backend runs on your own Mac (Apple Silicon, or any machine with an NVIDIA GPU). Audio goes from your iPhone over local Wi-Fi and is processed entirely on your hardware — Whisper for transcription, Mistral for translation. Nothing leaves your network. Ideal for schools, hospitals, law firms, government, and broadcasters with strict data protection needs. 5 SPEECH ENGINES • LLT Backend — your own Mac, local Whisper + Mistral, no cloud • OpenAI Whisper — highest transcription quality • Deepgram — fastest real-time streaming • Google Cloud Speech — 125+ languages, built-in translation • Azure Speech — enterprise-grade, built-in translation, low latency VMIX INTEGRATION Send translated captions directly to your vMix title inputs — real-time subtitles on screen without touching your main production computer. Your iPhone becomes the translation appliance. TRANSCRIPTS & SUBTITLES Every session is saved as timestamped TXT and SRT files on your device — and, with iCloud on, in iCloud Drive so they appear on your Mac instantly. Read them in the built-in viewer, or import into YouTube, Final Cut, Premiere, or DaVinci. Share via AirDrop, Mail, or any iOS target. PRIVACY LLT Backend mode keeps everything on your local network. With a cloud engine, you use your own API key and audio goes directly to that provider, never through Adelvo Software. Optional iCloud sync stores files in your own iCloud only. No analytics, no tracking, no telemetry. LLT MOBILE PRO LLT Backend is always free. Unlock all four cloud engines with a one-time purchase. No subscription. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17.0 or later — iPhone, iPad • Wi-Fi; a Mac with LLT Backend (free) for local mode and the Mac mic/dictation features, or your own cloud API key for cloud engines Developed by Adelvo Software. Part of the LLT family alongside LLT Desktop for Mac and ATB for broadcast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubExtractor at none against LLT Mobile's 1. SubExtractor also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). LLT Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 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. LLT Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SubExtractor asks for nothing beyond the download.
SubExtractor ships an update weekly, LLT Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubExtractor | LLT Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junior Espino | Mathias Schneider |
In-app purchases
SubExtractor
No in-app purchases
LLT Mobile
- LLT Mobile$12.99
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