Comparison

看字幕 vs SonaCap

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

Head to head
About

看字幕

Instantly translate live stream and video subtitles in real-time. Supports multiple languages and speakers, with options for offline translation and session history export.

Highlights
  • Real-time subtitle translation
  • Multi-language support (JP/KR/EN to CN)
  • Multi-speaker identification
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Session history export
  • Offline translation option
Features
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看生肉直播/视频,实时翻译字幕神器。 专为追日本生放送、Kpop偶像直播。无需等待字幕组,打开即用,实时显示翻译字幕。 适用场景: ・Weverse, Bubble直播(屏幕录制模式) ・YouTube/Chrome网页播放(屏幕录制模式) ・日语生放送、综艺、Podcast ・Kpop偶像V Live ・外语会议、讲座、面对面对话(麦克风模式) 两种识别模式: ・Multi模式:自动识别多个说话人,6色区分(A-F),适合对话/访谈/综艺 ・Solo模式:单人优化,适合演讲/讲座/新闻 核心功能: ・支持语言:日语/韩语/英语 → 中文(双向翻译) ・翻译引擎:Apple翻译(免费离线)或 DeepL(推荐,翻译质量更高) ・PiP画中画:切到其他App字幕悬浮窗持续显示 ・多说话人识别:自动颜色标记不同说话人 ・会话存档:回顾、导出历史转录记录 ・本地录音:保存音频供事后回听 推荐搭配:Deepgram Multi + DeepL,实现最佳识别和翻译效果。 需要API Key(Deepgram用于语音识别,DeepL用于翻译,均有免费额度)。 --- Real-time subtitle translation for live streams and videos. Built for watching raw Japanese broadcasts, Kpop idol live streams, and foreign language content. No need to wait for fan subs — get instant translated subtitles. Use cases: - Weverse/Bubble live streams (Broadcast mode) - YouTube / Chrome browser playback (Broadcast mode) - Japanese variety shows, podcasts, radio - Kpop idol V Live, fan meetings - Foreign language meetings, lectures, conversations (Microphone mode) Two recognition modes: - Multi: Multi-speaker diarization with 6 color-coded speakers (A-F). Best for conversations, interviews, variety shows. - Solo: Single-speaker optimized for lectures, presentations, news. Key features: - Languages: Japanese / Korean / English → Chinese (bidirectional) - Translation: Apple Translation (free, offline) or DeepL (recommended) - PiP: Floating subtitle overlay while using other apps - Speaker ID: Automatic color-coded speaker labels - Session history: Review, export, AI-refine past transcriptions - Local recording: Save audio for later reference Recommended: Deepgram Multi + DeepL for the best experience. API keys required (Deepgram + DeepL, both offer free tiers).

About

SonaCap

This app provides real-time audio subtitles and translated text for foreign-language audio and webpages. It features a built-in browser for video sites and a broadcast mode to capture audio from other apps. Privacy is maintained as data is processed on-device.

Highlights
  • Realtime audio subtitles
  • Translation of audio and webpages
  • Built-in browser
  • Broadcast mode for external audio
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Bookmarks and multi-page browsing
Features
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SonaCap turns foreign-language audio and webpages into readable subtitles and translated text. Use the built-in browser for supported video websites, or start Broadcast and play audio from another app while SonaCap stays open. Features: - Realtime audio subtitles and translation - Built-in browser for video and audio websites - Webpage text translation - Bookmarks and multi-page browsing - 5 free minutes of realtime audio subtitles - One-time Full Unlock for unlimited realtime audio subtitles SonaCap does not upload your video, audio, or caption text to SonaCap servers. By default, Apple Speech recognition is limited to on-device processing when the selected input language supports it. Translation uses Apple's Translation framework and system-managed language resources. Captions and translations may be inaccurate or delayed. Do not rely on SonaCap for emergency, medical, legal, safety, financial, navigation, or other high-risk decisions.

Screenshots

看字幕1 screens
SonaCap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SonaCap at Free against 看字幕's $0.99. 看字幕's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SonaCap is free to download; 看字幕 costs $0.99 up front. SonaCap sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 看字幕 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 看字幕 against 5.0 for SonaCap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

看字幕 ships an update every 2 days, SonaCap every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
看字幕 versus SonaCap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter看字幕SonaCap
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB149 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGuangzhou Mofang AdvertisingCo., Ltd.XUANBEI LU

Customer experience

看字幕

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SonaCap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

看字幕

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SonaCap

One-time2
  • SonaCap Unlock$5.99
  • SonaCap Mac Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is 看字幕 free?
看字幕 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SonaCap free?
SonaCap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 看字幕 or SonaCap?
看字幕 and SonaCap are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do 看字幕 or SonaCap have ads?
Neither 看字幕 nor SonaCap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 看字幕 or SonaCap?
看字幕 ships an update every 2 days, and SonaCap every 5 days. Most recently, 看字幕 was updated on October 9, 2026 and SonaCap on September 30, 2026.

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