Comparison

Subear vs LiveTransX

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

Head to head
About

Subear

Features
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Subear gives you real-time captions and on-device translation for live conversations — no internet required. Use it in meetings, while traveling, in classrooms, on support calls, or during everyday conversations. Pick your source and target languages, prepare Apple's system language assets for offline use, and keep your transcript history synced across your Apple devices with private iCloud sync. KEY FEATURES • Live speech transcription with side-by-side translated captions • Offline-ready language packs — download once, use anywhere • Searchable conversation history with full-text search • Private iCloud sync for transcripts, titles, and preferences • Three flexible subtitle layouts: Timeline, Focus, and Columns • Subear Pro unlocks unlimited sessions and future Pro tools PRIVACY BY DESIGN Subear uses the microphone only during active sessions. Audio recordings are never stored — not on your device, not on any server. Transcript text syncs exclusively through your private iCloud database. No third-party analytics. No ads. No tracking. Translation and transcription quality may vary by device, language, speech clarity, and system conditions. Subear should not be used as the sole source for emergency, medical, or legal decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subear Terms of Service: https://zhangdo.github.io/subear-final/terms/

About

LiveTransX

Features
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LiveTransX is a fully on-device real-time voice translation app. All speech recognition and translation happen locally on your device — no internet required, no audio uploaded, your conversations stay 100% private. KEY FEATURES • Real-time Microphone Translation — Live bilingual subtitles as you speak • Screen Share Translation (Pro) — Translate audio from other apps, including video calls, meetings, and videos • Audio File Translation (Pro) — Transcribe and translate mp3/wav files • Floating Translation Window (Pro) — Picture-in-Picture overlay shows translations alongside other apps • SRT Subtitle Export (Pro) — Export original, translated, or bilingual subtitles POWERED BY APPLE'S ON-DEVICE AI • Built on iOS 26 SpeechAnalyzer and Apple Translation frameworks • Runs entirely offline — no network connection needed • 30+ languages supported SOURCE LANGUAGES English · 中文 · 日本語 · 한국어 · 粤语 · Français · Deutsch · Español · Русский · Português · Italiano · العربية · ไทย · Tiếng Việt · Bahasa Indonesia · Bahasa Melayu · हिन्दी · Türkçe · Nederlands · Polski · Svenska · Dansk · Suomi · Čeština · Ελληνικά · Magyar · Română · Català · עברית · Hrvatski · Norsk bokmål · Slovenčina · Українська TARGET LANGUAGES 简体中文 · 繁體中文 · English (US) · English (UK) · 日本語 · 한국어 · Français · Deutsch · Español · Русский · Português · Italiano · العربية · ไทย · Tiếng Việt · Bahasa Indonesia · हिन्दी · Türkçe · Nederlands · Polski · Українська PRO ACCESS — TWO WAYS TO UNLOCK LiveTransX Pro unlocks all advanced features with a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase: • Monthly subscription: $1.99/month, auto-renews until cancelled • Lifetime purchase: $19.99 (one-time), never expires • 14-day free trial available for monthly subscription • Auto-renews 24 hours before the current period ends • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period PRIVACY FIRST • All audio processing happens on your device • No data uploaded to any server • No third-party analytics SDKs • No ads, no tracking USE CASES • International meetings and conferences • Watch foreign-language videos with live subtitles • Language learning and listening practice • Cross-border video conferencing • Travel and conversation translation Privacy Policy: https://duj12.github.io/LiveTransX/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Subear3 screens
LiveTransX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LiveTransX at Free against Subear's $5.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

LiveTransX is free to download; Subear costs $5.99 up front. Subear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LiveTransX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subear ships an update fortnightly, LiveTransX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Subear versus LiveTransX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubearLiveTransX
Price$5.99Free — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer栋 张靖 杜

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Subear

Subscriptions2
  • Subear Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Subear Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

LiveTransX

Subscriptions1
  • LiveTransX Pro14 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Subear free?
Subear costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is LiveTransX free?
LiveTransX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subear or LiveTransX have ads?
Neither Subear nor LiveTransX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subear or LiveTransX?
Subear ships an update fortnightly, and LiveTransX every 2 weeks. Most recently, Subear was updated on September 6, 2026 and LiveTransX on September 24, 2026.

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