Comparison

Live Caption & Translation vs Subtify

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Live Caption & Translation

Instantly convert spoken audio into readable text with real-time captions and on-screen subtitles. This app supports multiple languages and offers customizable caption settings for a personalized experience. Enhance your understanding of videos, conversations, and spoken content.

Highlights
  • Live captioning for any app
  • On-screen subtitles
  • Real-time voice to text
  • Multi-language translation
  • Customizable caption appearance
Features
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Turn spoken audio into readable text instantly with Live Caption & Translation, your all-in-one solution for real-time captions, subtitles, and on-screen transcription. Whether you are watching videos, chatting, or listening to spoken content, Live Caption helps you stay connected and never miss a word. Key Features Live Caption Any App Add real-time captions over audio from supported apps. Follow conversations, videos, and spoken content as it happens. On-Screen Subtitles Instant subtitles appear directly on your screen, making spoken content easy to read and understand. Voice to Text Convert speech into text in real time using accurate voice-to-text technology. Translation Support Translate spoken words into multiple languages and explore global content with ease. Customizable Captions Adjust font size, style, and background colors for a comfortable, personalized experience. Why Live Caption & Translation? Works across many apps Improves accessibility and understanding Supports multiple languages Simple, clean, and easy to use Upgrade your mobile experience with real-time captions and subtitles, built for accessibility, clarity, and convenience. Terms of Use: This app uses Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Subtify

Translate and dub various media like books, games, and videos in real-time. Offers on-device AI translation, visual OCR for on-screen dialogue, and live speech transcription and dubbing. Supports multiple import formats and platforms for a comprehensive translation experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI translation and dubbing
  • On-device privacy with Apple Intelligence/Gemini AI
  • Visual OCR for on-screen dialogue
  • Speech transcription and live dubbing
  • Supports EPUB, PDF, DOCX, TXT, video, audio, and manga
  • Console and Smart TV game screen projection
  • Picture-in-Picture floating subtitles
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Subtify: Universal AI Subtitle & Speech Translator Translate and dub books, games, movies, comics, or streams in real time. Works 100% offline on-device, or supercharge with Apple Intelligence & Gemini AI. - AI Translation: 100% private on-device Apple Neural Engine, Apple Intelligence (PCC), or Gemini AI. - Visual OCR & Smart TV Game-Screen Projection: Optical detection for on-screen dialogue with real-time subtitle projection directly onto your game screen on supported Smart TVs via GuleryuzTV or the built-in TV browser Picture-in-Picture method. - Speech STT: Real-time dialogue transcription with continuous history. - AI Live Dubbing: Studio-quality neural voices with smart audio ducking and background play. Zero latency, optional 100% offline mode with zero data usage, and complete privacy. CORE MODES: Book & Document Reader Import EPUB, PDF, DOCX, or TXT. CoreText pagination, In-Place PDF Overlay (keeping charts/formulas intact), 5-color highlights, whole-book translation, and neural voice narration with auto page-turning! Console Remote Play (Direct Gaming & Translation) Stream PX5 & PX4 games on iOS at 60 FPS over 5GHz Wi-Fi! Play with touch buttons or wireless gamepad. Vision OCR translates dialogue directly on-screen. No capture cards needed! Console & Smart TV Mode (Side-Screen & Game-Screen TV Projection) Connect PX5, PX4, or XB consoles over Wi-Fi. Subtify acts as a companion side-screen to translate subtitles via OCR or speak them with live dubbing. Plus, project and overlay translated subtitles directly onto your game screen on supported Smart TVs in real time via GuleryuzTV or the built-in TV browser PiP method! External PC & Mac Mode Connect over Wi-Fi. Subtify scans on-screen text (OCR) or captures system/mic audio (STT) for instant translation and voice playback. Local Video Mode Import videos from Photos or Files for translated subtitles and AI dubbing. Volume automatically ducks to 10% during speech! Full SRT support. Local Audio Mode Import audio from Files for real-time transcription and translation over an interactive waveform. Manga & Comic Mode Import manga/comics (Images/PDFs). Vision detects speech bubbles, clears original text, and overlays translations with tailored typography. Web Browser Mode Browse online video and streaming platforms or web media. Translate hardcoded subtitles via OCR, transcribe audio via STT, or listen via live voice dubbing. Floating Subtitles (PiP) Translate internal audio from other apps in real time! Subtitles float over streaming apps or mobile games in Picture-in-Picture. SUPPORTED LANGUAGES: - AI Translation (20+): English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and more. - AI Neural Voices (10): English, Spanish, Turkish, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Polish, and Portuguese. FAQ: Q: Does Subtify require internet? A: No! Works 100% offline via Apple on-device intelligence. Online, you can also use Apple Intelligence (PCC) or Gemini AI. Q: Can I project subtitles onto my Smart TV game screen? A: Yes! While playing on console, Subtify projects real-time translated subtitles directly onto your game screen on supported Smart TVs via GuleryuzTV or the built-in Smart TV browser PiP method. Q: How does Live Dubbing work? A: Voices are synthesized instantly as text is translated. Adjust speed, select voice gender, or enable auto page-turning. Q: Can I translate console and PC games? A: Yes! Stream at 60 FPS in Remote Play or connect PX5, PX4, XB, and PC over Wi-Fi to use Subtify as a side screen and Smart TV game-screen subtitle projector. ACCESS: Start with 3-Hour Translation Bank. Go limitless with flexible subscriptions or Lifetime Unlock. Note: Offline mode requires the Apple Translate app and downloaded language packs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://izlemvecikarim.blogspot.com/2026/04/privacy-policy-for-subtify.html

Screenshots

Live Caption & Translation4 screens
Subtify4 screens

Verdict

The call

Live Caption & Translation and Subtify both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Subtify's written reviews are positive against 25% of Live Caption & Translation's. Subtify also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Live Caption & Translation's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Live Caption & Translation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Subtify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Live Caption & Translation against 3.0 for Subtify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Caption & Translation has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Live Caption & Translation's written reviews are positive against 50% of Subtify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Caption & Translation ships an update monthly, Subtify weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Live Caption & Translation versus Subtify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Caption & TranslationSubtify
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (10 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMoumen HamadaERTUGRUL GULERYUZ

Customer experience

Live Caption & Translation

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Subtify

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Live Caption & Translation

Subscriptions3
  • Live Caption Premium$7.991 Month
  • Live Caption Premium$29.991 Year
  • Live Caption Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Subtify

Subscriptions2
  • Subtify - Weekly Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Subtify - Monthly Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Subtify - Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Live Caption & Translation free?
Live Caption & Translation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subtify free?
Subtify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Caption & Translation or Subtify?
Subtify is rated higher. Live Caption & Translation averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Subtify averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Live Caption & Translation or Subtify have ads?
Neither Live Caption & Translation nor Subtify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Caption & Translation or Subtify?
Live Caption & Translation ships an update monthly, and Subtify weekly. Most recently, Live Caption & Translation was updated on October 28, 2026 and Subtify on October 31, 2026.

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