Comparison

SubOut vs HardSubOCR Mobile

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

Head to head
About

SubOut

This app extracts hardcoded subtitles from videos, converting them into editable SRT files using on-device AI and OCR. It offers a live editor for real-time adjustments and precise timing controls, keeping your videos private. Ideal for long videos where manual captioning is impractical.

Highlights
  • Extract hardcoded subtitles from videos
  • On-device AI and OCR for text detection
  • Live subtitle editor with timestamp jumping
  • Manual subtitle editing and timing adjustment
  • Smart region targeting for detection focus
  • Export subtitles as SRT files
Features
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SubOut → take subtitles out of your videos. Turn hardcoded subtitles into an editable .srt file, entirely on your device. No cloud, no uploads, no account. SubOut uses on-device AI to detect burned-in subtitles and OCR to extract the text. Your videos stay private and never leave your device. Built for long videos where retyping captions by hand is not realistic. What it does • Extract burned-in subtitles from videos imported from Photos or Files • Multi-language OCR with auto-detect or specific language selection, including English, Arabic, Spanish, French, and more • Live subtitle editor: watch subtitles appear while extraction runs • Tap any subtitle line to jump to its timestamp in the video • Edit subtitle text, delete incorrect lines, or add subtitle lines manually • Retune subtitle timing when needed • Smart region targeting: focus detection on the top or bottom of the video and adjust sensitivity for difficult footage • Precise playback and subtitle timing controls • Export the final result as an .srt file to Files, AirDrop, Messages, or any share extension Simple pricing • Free for videos up to 5 minutes • $19.99 one-time unlock • No subscriptions, ever • Universal Purchase: buy once and use on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Terms of Use: https://basels.tech/terms-of-use-subout/ Privacy Policy: https://basels.tech/suboutprivacy/

About

HardSubOCR Mobile

Features
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This iOS "Hard Subtitles" to SRT converter helps you efficiently extract subtitles already burned into videos. 1. Supports custom recognition areas for accurate capture of each subtitle line; 2. Supports "End Credits" mode for cast list recognition; 3. Built-in timeline editor for flexible timeline adjustments; 4. One-click export to standard SRT/TXT formats; 5. Dark/light color support; 6. iOS 26 style icon support; 7. Rich iPad keyboard shortcuts. Whether processing video footage or personal video collections, this tool provides a professional and ultra-fast hard subtitle extraction experience. * "Hard subtitles" refer to subtitles that have been directly rendered into the video frame.

Screenshots

SubOut3 screens
HardSubOCR Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SubOut at Free against HardSubOCR Mobile's $2.99. HardSubOCR Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On 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

SubOut is free to download; HardSubOCR Mobile costs $2.99 up front. SubOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HardSubOCR Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubOut ships an update every 3 weeks, HardSubOCR Mobile every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SubOut versus HardSubOCR Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubOutHardSubOCR Mobile
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBasel Baragabah鹏 边

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SubOut

One-time1
  • SubOut Pro$19.99
None

HardSubOCR Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubOut free?
SubOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HardSubOCR Mobile free?
HardSubOCR Mobile costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubOut or HardSubOCR Mobile have ads?
Neither SubOut nor HardSubOCR Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubOut or HardSubOCR Mobile?
SubOut ships an update every 3 weeks, and HardSubOCR Mobile every 4 days. Most recently, SubOut was updated on October 11, 2026 and HardSubOCR Mobile on October 7, 2026.

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