SubOut vs HardSubOCR Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
HardSubOCR Mobile
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | SubOut | HardSubOCR Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Basel Baragabah | 鹏 边 |
In-app purchases
SubOut
- SubOut Pro$19.99
HardSubOCR Mobile
No in-app purchases
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