Comparison

AIペンシル vs SUBCAM

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

Head to head
About

AIペンシル

Features
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AI Pencil is an app where you can generate, share, and explore AI-generated illustrations. Simply enter keywords or prompts to easily create original AI illustrations. The generated images can be posted and saved within the app. You can also browse artworks created by other users and like the ones you enjoy. You can save your favorite prompts and reuse them anytime to generate new images. While exploring new creations, you can discover a wide variety of AI illustrations from the community. Main Features • AI illustration generation • Post and manage your artworks • Browse illustrations from other users • Like your favorite artworks • Save and reuse prompts • Explore and discover new artworks • Reporting system for a safe community To maintain a safe community, AI Pencil prohibits inappropriate content and provides a reporting system for moderation. Subscription Information AI Pencil offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions: • Subscription name: AI Pencil Basic • Subscription period: 1 month • Price: $3.99 per month (price may vary by region) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://policies.ai-pencil.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://policies.ai-pencil.app/terms

About

SUBCAM

Features
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SUBCAM is a camera that burns live captions right into your video as you shoot. Speak while recording and your words appear on screen in real time — and they are baked into the saved video. No editing, no exporting to another app. KEY FEATURES - Live Speech Captions On-device speech recognition turns your voice into subtitles the moment you speak — captions appear live even before you start recording. Supports Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and more. - On-Device Translation (iOS 18 or later) Speak in one language, caption in another. Real-time translation runs entirely on device, no internet connection required. Switch it on with one tap from the capture screen. - AI Scene Captions Point the camera at anything and AI describes what it sees, as short words or full sentences. Bring your own API key for Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini, connect a local LLM, or use Apple Intelligence fully on device. You can even choose the exact model for each provider. - Cinematic Looks Switch between Standard, CinemaScope (2.39:1 letterbox), Cinematic tone, and Monochrome with one tap, right above the shutter. Letterbox color is customizable. - Style Captions While You Shoot Tap the "Aa" button to change caption size, position (top / center / bottom / danmaku barrage), and font — with a live preview behind the panel. Five fonts including Japanese Gothic and Mincho. - A Camera That Feels Familiar Standard camera layout: big shutter, recent-clip thumbnail, 0.5x/1x lens switch, pinch zoom, tap to focus. Non-essential controls fade away while recording so you can focus on the shot. FREE - 1080p 30fps recording (with a small #SUBCAM watermark) - All caption features: speech captions, AI captions, translation - All looks, caption styling, and fonts SUBCAM PRO (one-time purchase) - 4K and 60fps recording - HDR video - Exposure adjustment - Removes the #SUBCAM watermark Perfect for vlogs, street snaps, interviews, travel videos, language learning, and accessibility — shoot once, share immediately, captions included.

Screenshots

AIペンシル4 screens
SUBCAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AIペンシル at Free against SUBCAM's $1.99. AIペンシル also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AIペンシル is free to download; SUBCAM costs $1.99 up front. AIペンシル sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SUBCAM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
AIペンシル versus SUBCAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAIペンシルSUBCAM
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRyota AshidaDaisaku Harasaki

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AIペンシル

Subscriptions1
  • AIペンシル Basic$3.991 Month
One-time3
  • AIペンシル Boost S$0.99
  • AIペンシル Boost M$4.99
  • AIペンシル Boost L$9.99
1 purchases

SUBCAM

One-time1
  • SUBCAM Pro$2.99

Questions

Is AIペンシル free?
AIペンシル is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SUBCAM free?
SUBCAM costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do AIペンシル or SUBCAM have ads?
Neither AIペンシル nor SUBCAM shows ads.

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