Comparison

Subtify vs Babel Fish

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

Head to head
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

About

Babel Fish

Features
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Babel Fish is an AI-powered keyboard for iPhone focused on fast translation and multilingual communication. Features: • Translate text directly from the keyboard • Mini AI Chat • Model selection via OpenRouter • Language selection • Fast insertion of translated text • Works in apps like WhatsApp, Notes, iMessage and more Users configure their own Open Router API key and choose the preferred AI model. Privacy: Text is only processed when the user explicitly triggers actions such as Translate or Mini Chat.

Screenshots

Subtify4 screens
Babel Fish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Babel Fish at every 3 days against Subtify's weekly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Subtify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Babel Fish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subtify ships an update weekly, Babel Fish every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Subtify versus Babel Fish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtifyBabel Fish
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperERTUGRUL GULERYUZHugo Aguiar Martinez

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

Babel Fish

One-time1
  • Babel Fish Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Subtify free?
Subtify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Babel Fish free?
Babel Fish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subtify or Babel Fish have ads?
Neither Subtify nor Babel Fish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subtify or Babel Fish?
Subtify ships an update weekly, and Babel Fish every 3 days. Most recently, Subtify was updated on October 31, 2026 and Babel Fish on September 30, 2026.

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