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 tool for iPhone and iPad. Everything you scan or make stays in one place, ready to find and show when you need it. Scan and recognize - Scan QR codes, barcodes, product codes, and 2D matrix codes right away - Recognize codes in photos, screenshots, and PDFs, review every result, and save what you need - Open links, copy content, share, and favorite results Create codes - QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, email, phone, contacts, SMS, locations, and events - Product codes, ISBN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, and Interleaved 2 of 5 - Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec - Turn content shared from Safari, Notes, Messages, and other apps into QR codes QR style and export - Start with a template, adjust colors, shapes, finder style, and margin, then add a logo - See reliability status and risk reasons while you edit, before you export - Export PNG, PDF, or SVG depending on the format, always on a clear high-contrast background Batches and scan sessions - Paste lines, paste a table, or import a UTF-8 CSV to generate a whole batch - Review valid, invalid, and duplicate records, then export a ZIP or import results into History - Inventory, verification, collection, and audit sessions show what is missing or unexpected - Export scan session results as CSV Organize, quick access, and privacy - History keeps scans, recognition results, shared records, manual creations, and batch output together - Search and filter records, and organize frequent codes with Favorites, Collections, and Tags - Home Screen widgets keep codes such as Wi-Fi ready to show, including in StandBy - Open scanning and common create flows from Control Center, the Lock Screen, and the Action button - No ad SDKs or third-party tracking SDKs; iCloud sync is your choice, and you can export your data anytime 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 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubTrans ships an update weekly, MeCode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 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 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — 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 MB24 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 ratings6 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)$3.99

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 6 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 October 6, 2026 and MeCode on October 15, 2026.

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