Refly vs SonaCap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refly
This AI-powered app breaks down language barriers in podcasts by providing real-time bilingual transcripts and natural-sounding audio translations. It offers AI summaries and Q&A features to enhance understanding and engagement with global podcast content.
- Multi-language podcast translation
- Bilingual transcript generation
- AI-powered summaries
- AI question and answer
- Natural Chinese audio output
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Refly是一款AI驱动的全球播客同传APP，利用先进的AI技术，我们生成高质量的双语对照转录文稿和真实自然的中文音频，以此，我们打破播客语言的“信息墙”。 核心功能： 1.支持多国语言播客翻译同传播放 2.将多国语言播客翻译为双语对照文本 3.AI总结和AI问答 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 在使用期间，有任何疑问，请随时反馈！
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SonaCap at 5.0 against Refly's 4.0. Refly's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Refly sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SonaCap sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SonaCap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Refly ships an update every 3 days, SonaCap every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refly | SonaCap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 深圳市涌现效应设计科技有限公司 | XUANBEI LU |
Customer experience
Refly
SonaCap
In-app purchases
Refly
- Pro 月付$0.991 Month
- Max 月付$2.991 Month
- Ultra 月付$4.991 Month
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- Pro 年付$11.991 Year
- Max 年付$24.991 Year
- Ultra 年付$49.991 Year
SonaCap
- SonaCap Unlock$5.99
- SonaCap Mac Unlock$5.99
