# Instant Automatic Subtitles vs SubOut

The clearest difference is rating: SubOut at 5.0 against Instant Automatic Subtitles's 4.0. SubOut also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Instant Automatic Subtitles's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instant Automatic Subtitles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SubOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SubOut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Instant Automatic Subtitles ships an update every 10 days, SubOut every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Automatic Subtitles | SubOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-automatic-subtitles/id6755148864/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subout-subtitle-extractor/id6764815804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [douglas santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/337456898) | [Basel Baragabah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153733919) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant Automatic Subtitles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-automatic-subtitles/id6755148864)

Instantly convert audio and video files into accurate transcripts and subtitles. This app processes speech entirely on your device for enhanced privacy and speed. Export your results in .txt or .srt formats.

**Highlights:** Speech to text conversion, Automatic subtitle generation, On-device processing for privacy, Video preview with synced subtitles, Multiple language support, Export as .txt or .srt

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


### SubOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subout-subtitle-extractor/id6764815804)

This app extracts hardcoded subtitles from videos, converting them into editable SRT files using on-device AI and OCR. It offers a live editor for real-time adjustments and precise timing controls, keeping your videos private. Ideal for long videos where manual captioning is impractical.

**Highlights:** Extract hardcoded subtitles from videos, On-device AI and OCR for text detection, Live subtitle editor with timestamp jumping, Manual subtitle editing and timing adjustment, Smart region targeting for detection focus, Export subtitles as SRT files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubOut Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Automatic Subtitles free?

Instant Automatic Subtitles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SubOut free?

SubOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Instant Automatic Subtitles or SubOut?

SubOut is rated higher. Instant Automatic Subtitles averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SubOut averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Instant Automatic Subtitles or SubOut have ads?

Neither Instant Automatic Subtitles nor SubOut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Automatic Subtitles or SubOut?

Instant Automatic Subtitles ships an update every 10 days, and SubOut every 3 weeks. Most recently, Instant Automatic Subtitles was updated on October 21, 2026 and SubOut on October 11, 2026.

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