SubExtractor vs Jot Quick Notes
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.
Jot Quick Notes
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Jot Quick Notes is the fastest way to capture thoughts, tasks, and ideas as plain text. No rich text, no formatting buttons, no clutter — just tap, type, and save. Organize your notes with #hashtags directly in the text. Jot automatically detects tags and groups them so you can find related notes in one tap. Pin your most important notes so they are always within reach. Key features: - Notes tab: all your notes in reverse chronological order with a large compose button always visible - Tags tab: every #hashtag in your notes is collected and grouped automatically — tap a tag to filter - Pinned tab: long press any note to pin or unpin it for instant access - Compose view: distraction-free full-screen text editor with auto-save - Edit and delete notes by tapping them - Fully offline, no account required, no data leaves your device - Works on iPhone, built for iOS 17 and later - Clean white and black design with a gold accent that stays out of your way Jot stores everything in your device only. There are no servers, no subscriptions, and no sign-in. Your notes are yours. Whether you are capturing a shopping list, a quick idea, a meeting note, or a book you want to read, Jot gets out of the way so you can write and move on.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Jot Quick Notes at 17.0 against SubExtractor's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SubExtractor | Jot Quick Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junior Espino | Linh Phan Nhat Khanh |
In-app purchases
SubExtractor
No in-app purchases
Jot Quick Notes
No in-app purchases





