Comparison

Subear vs 随译字幕

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

随译字幕

Features
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看外语视频,边看边懂。 • 实时双语字幕 原文和翻译一起看,支持中文、英语、日语和韩语互译。 • 喜欢的句子,留下来 回看字幕历史,把喜欢的表达整理成自己的合集。 • 听一听,跟着读 听示范、录下跟读,再回放对照,按自己的节奏练习。 字幕和练习资料保存在手机里,不上传给开发者。原声是否保存,由你选择。 无需注册,免费体验 20 分钟实时字幕,继续使用需购买。 使用条款:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Subear3 screens
随译字幕4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 随译字幕 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

随译字幕 is free to download; Subear costs $5.99 up front. Subear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and 随译字幕 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Subear versus 随译字幕: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubear随译字幕
Price$5.99Free — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer栋 张溟煜 刘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Subear

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

随译字幕

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • 永久解锁$9.99

Questions

Is Subear free?
Subear costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is 随译字幕 free?
随译字幕 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subear or 随译字幕 have ads?
Neither Subear nor 随译字幕 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subear or 随译字幕?
Subear ships an update fortnightly, and 随译字幕 fortnightly. Most recently, Subear was updated on October 7, 2026 and 随译字幕 on October 24, 2026.

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