Comparison

SubTrans vs MeCode

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

Head to head
About

SubTrans

Create, translate, and edit video subtitles with local models and OCR. This app supports embedding subtitles directly into videos or exporting them as SRT files, offering a comprehensive workflow for video creators and language learners.

Highlights
  • Local speech recognition and translation
  • OCR subtitle detection
  • Subtitle editing and timing adjustment
  • Export video with embedded subtitles
  • Export SRT subtitle files
  • Comprehensive subtitle workflow
Features
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Create, translate, edit, and export video subtitles in one workflow. This app is designed for video creators, editors, students, language learners, and anyone who needs a practical way to add subtitles to videos. You can use locally deployed models to recognize speech and translate subtitles, or use OCR to detect existing on-screen subtitles and translate them into another language. Whether you are adding captions to your own videos, translating videos without subtitles, or preparing subtitle files for editing and publishing, the app helps you manage the process from recognition to final export. Key features: Local speech recognition and translation Use locally deployed models to process video audio and generate subtitles. This is useful when you want more control over your workflow and prefer not to rely entirely on online subtitle services. OCR subtitle recognition For videos that already contain on-screen subtitles, OCR can help extract the text so you can translate, correct, and reuse it. Subtitle editing and correction Edit recognized text, adjust subtitle timing, refine translations, and correct segmentation before exporting. This makes it easier to prepare subtitles that match the pace and meaning of the video. Export video or SRT Export a video with subtitles embedded, or save subtitles as an SRT file for use in video editors, media players, or other production tools. Useful for: Adding subtitles to personal videos, vlogs, tutorials, and courses Translating videos without subtitles Extracting and translating existing on-screen subtitles Creating bilingual subtitles Exporting SRT files for editing, publishing, or archiving From subtitle recognition to translation, editing, and export, the app brings the main subtitle workflow into one place so you can create captions with more control and less switching between tools.

About

MeCode

This app allows you to scan various types of codes, including QR and barcodes, from your camera or photos. You can also create custom codes with styling options and manage your scanned and generated codes with organization tools.

Highlights
  • Scan QR, barcodes, and product codes
  • Create custom QR codes with styling
  • Recognize codes from photos and PDFs
  • Organize codes with Favorites and Collections
  • Batch code generation
  • Save and manage scan history
Features
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MeCode is a code workspace for iPhone and iPad. Scan QR codes, barcodes, and product codes, create everyday code images, save recognition history, and keep frequent codes organized with Favorites and Collections. Open the app and scan right away. The camera recognizes QR codes, product codes, linear barcodes, and 2D matrix codes. You can also recognize codes from photos or PDFs. Results can be opened, copied, shared, saved, and favorited. Create codes when you need them. MeCode creates QR codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers, contacts, SMS, locations, and events. It also creates product codes, ISBN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec. QR Style helps you keep QR codes clear and recognizable. Start with a template, adjust colors, shapes, finder style, margin, and correction level, then add a logo. The editor shows reliability status and risk reasons before export. Depending on the code format, you can export PNG, PDF, or SVG files. Batch tasks can export ZIP files. Batch Generate is built for repeated work. Paste lines, paste a table, or import a UTF-8 CSV. Review valid, invalid, duplicate, and generated counts before exporting files or importing results into History. History keeps camera scans, photo recognition, PDF recognition, shared records, manual creations, and batch-generated codes together. Search, filter, review details, copy content, share code images, move frequent codes into Favorites, and group related codes with Collections and Tags. Good for: - Scanning links, Wi-Fi codes, product codes, contact cards, and tickets - Creating codes for personal pages, social profiles, contact details, and events - Creating styled QR codes for stores, events, table cards, posters, and download pages - Generating multiple QR codes, product codes, ISBN labels, and barcode files for handoff - Turning shared content from Safari, Notes, Messages, and other apps into QR codes - Keeping scanned and generated codes organized with favorites, collections, and tags MeCode does not include ads, third-party tracking SDKs, or unnecessary analytics. Scanning, creation, organization, and history management can work on device. iCloud sync uses Apple ID. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SubTrans4 screens
MeCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MeCode at 5.0 against SubTrans's 2.3. MeCode also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. SubTrans sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MeCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubTrans ships an update weekly, MeCode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SubTrans versus MeCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubTransMeCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size475 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer夏骏 倪佩佩 杨

Customer experience

SubTrans

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MeCode

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubTrans

One-time3
  • 永久Free
  • 月卡$0.99
  • 年卡$0.99
3 purchases

MeCode

Subscriptions2
  • MeCode Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • MeCode Pro Annual3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • MeCode Pro (Lifetime)Free

Questions

Is SubTrans free?
SubTrans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeCode free?
MeCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SubTrans or MeCode?
MeCode is rated higher. SubTrans averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MeCode averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do SubTrans or MeCode have ads?
Neither SubTrans nor MeCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubTrans or MeCode?
SubTrans ships an update weekly, and MeCode every 2 days. Most recently, SubTrans was updated on September 18, 2026 and MeCode on August 11, 2026.

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