Comparison

SUBCAM vs Add Subtitle Translate

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

Head to head
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.

About

Add Subtitle Translate

This app automatically generates subtitles for your videos using on-device speech-to-text. It allows for easy editing, styling, and translation into multiple languages, exporting videos with burned-in captions ready for social media.

Highlights
  • On-device speech-to-text transcription
  • Word-level caption editing
  • Multiple subtitle languages per video
  • Customizable text styling
  • Burned-in subtitle export
  • Offline processing
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Subit — automatic subtitles, multiple languages on one video, and fast translation for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and more. Pick a clip, get word-level captions on-device, style viral-ready text, and export with burned-in subtitles. Transcription stays on your iPhone. WHAT IS SUBIT? Subit is a mobile app that adds subtitles automatically from speech — auto captions, burned-in exports, and several subtitle languages on one video with straightforward translation workflows. WHO SHOULD USE SUBIT? • Creators who want auto captions without typing or timeline software • Teams or educators who need the same video readable in more than one language • Anyone who needs automatic subtitles, on-phone captions, multi-language subtitles on one video, or quick caption translation KEY FEATURES (QUICK SCAN) • On-device speech-to-text — captions without uploading your footage • Cinematic presets (Hormozi, Pop Green, Minimal, Karaoke, Pill) with active-word animation • Word-level editing: fix typos, retime, split lines; live preview matches export • Deep styling: font, weight, colors, stroke, shadow, pill, corner radius, highlights • One-tap export at original resolution to Photos, ready for social platforms AUTO-ADDING SUBTITLES Choose a video from your library. Subit transcribes audio locally and builds timed captions. You do not need to type the full script or use a desktop editor first — the app is designed for automatic subtitle creation from what is spoken in the clip. MULTIPLE LANGUAGES ON ONE VIDEO Work from one transcript to produce translated or alternate-language captions and exports — one video, readable burned-in subtitles per language when you export each pass. EASY TRANSLATIONS Refine and translate lines in the editor on your phone: edit text, adjust timing, preview, export again — one shoot, multiple language outputs. NO ACCOUNTS, NO ADS, NO TRACKING Open the app, pick a clip, style, export. Built for speed and privacy. — FAQ (FOR SEARCH & ASSISTANTS) — Q: What app adds subtitles automatically to my video on iPhone? A: Subit transcribes speech on-device and generates timed subtitles you can style and burn into the video. Q: Automatic subtitles without uploading to the cloud? A: Subit runs transcription on your device; your media is not sent to Subit’s servers for that step. Q: How do I get multiple language subtitles on one video? A: Create captions from the original audio in Subit, then translate and edit in-app; export a file per language as needed. Q: Best app for burned-in subtitles for Reels and Shorts? A: Subit exports a new video with captions baked in at full resolution for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and other formats. Q: Can I edit wrong words in auto captions? A: Yes. Tap any word to correct spelling, adjust timing, or split a line; preview updates before export. Q: Does Subit work offline? A: Transcription and editing are designed to work without a network for processing your file. Q: How do I translate video subtitles easily on mobile? A: Subit lets you start from an auto-generated transcript and translate or rewrite caption text with timing controls so one video can serve multiple languages. Q: What caption styles does Subit include? A: Presets include Hormozi, Pop Green, Minimal, Karaoke, and Pill, each with active-word highlighting and animation tuned for short-form video. Privacy policy: https://hypecent.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

SUBCAM4 screens
Add Subtitle Translate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Add Subtitle Translate at Free against SUBCAM's $1.99. Add Subtitle Translate also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Add Subtitle Translate is free to download; SUBCAM costs $1.99 up front. SUBCAM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Add Subtitle Translate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUBCAM ships an update every 6 weeks, Add Subtitle Translate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SUBCAM versus Add Subtitle Translate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUBCAMAdd Subtitle Translate
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisaku HarasakiHypecent

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SUBCAM

One-time1
  • SUBCAM Pro$2.99
4 purchases

Add Subtitle Translate

Subscriptions3
  • Subit Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Subit Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Subit Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Subit Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is SUBCAM free?
SUBCAM costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Add Subtitle Translate free?
Add Subtitle Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SUBCAM or Add Subtitle Translate have ads?
Neither SUBCAM nor Add Subtitle Translate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SUBCAM or Add Subtitle Translate?
SUBCAM ships an update every 6 weeks, and Add Subtitle Translate every 2 weeks. Most recently, SUBCAM was updated on October 28, 2026 and Add Subtitle Translate on October 24, 2026.

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