# Overtitle — Cinema subtitles on your phone > Personal cinema subtitle display that syncs with film dialogue. (iPhone/iPad app by Zijian Zhao.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overtitle/id6802512202 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Zijian Zhao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553039947) - Category: Entertainment, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 5 MB - Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China) - Released: 2026-09-01 - Data updated: 2026-09-11 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overtitle/id6802512202/reviews.md ## What is Overtitle? Cinemas don't hand out subtitles in your language. Bring your own. Overtitle turns your iPhone into a personal subtitle display for the cinema. Press Start, let it hear the dialogue, and it finds where you are in the film. From there, the subtitles keep pace automatically. Show up half an hour late and it still works. It matches words, not seconds. TWO LANGUAGES Show one line of the film's original subtitles and one line in your language. Prefer just the translation? Hide the original. Switch between single- and dual-language subtitles at any time during the film. FIND SUBTITLES OR BRING YOUR OWN Search for a film and download available subtitles directly in Overtitle. Or import any .srt or .vtt file you already have from Files, Mail, AirDrop, or another app. MADE FOR THE DARK Overtitle is designed for a dark cinema, not a bright phone screen. Subtitles appear on a pure black background with no permanent controls or visual clutter. Dim the display until it is only as bright as you need, so you can read comfortably without lighting up the row around you. On OLED iPhones, black pixels remain off, helping keep most of the display dark. Tap when you need the controls. Otherwise, they stay out of the way. Stand your phone in a cup holder and the subtitles can sit toward the top of the screen, above the rim. No buttons to hunt for in the dark. Swipe up or down to adjust brightness. Swipe left or right to nudge subtitle timing. Double-tap to reset the timing offset. Pinch to resize the text. WORKS OFFLINE Download your subtitles and the required speech model before the film starts, and Overtitle can synchronize without an internet connection. Nothing is uploaded or recorded. Dialogue recognition runs on your phone. LANGUAGE SUPPORT Automatic synchronization needs to understand the film's spoken dialogue. Automatic syncing currently supports English and Japanese soundtracks. The subtitle text itself can be in any language. For example, you can watch an English-language film while Overtitle displays subtitles in Chinese, Spanish, French, or another language available in your subtitle file. Films with other spoken languages can still use Overtitle as a subtitle display. In those cases, timing can be aligned manually with swipe gestures. Film information and artwork are provided by TMDB. Subtitle search and downloads are provided through OpenSubtitles.com, where subtitle files are uploaded by its community. Users may also import subtitle files they already have. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Overtitle is not affiliated with TMDB or OpenSubtitles. Overtitle does not host film content and does not record, stream, or distribute movies. ## Key features - Automatic dialogue synchronization - Dual-language subtitle display - Import .srt/.vtt subtitle files - Offline functionality - Customizable display for dark environments - Adjustable brightness and text size ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Buy Me a Coffee | $4.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Overtitle ### Does Overtitle have ads? Overtitle does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to provide a seamless subtitle experience without interruptions. ### How does Overtitle sync subtitles? Overtitle synchronizes subtitles by listening to the film's dialogue and matching it to the content of the subtitle file. This method focuses on matching words rather than precise timing, allowing for flexibility even if you join a movie late. ### Can I use Overtitle with any movie language? Automatic synchronization currently supports English and Japanese soundtracks. For films with other spoken languages, you can still use Overtitle as a subtitle display, but you may need to align the timing manually using swipe gestures. ### What subtitle file formats does Overtitle support? Overtitle supports importing subtitle files in .srt and .vtt formats. You can import these files from your device's Files app, Mail, AirDrop, or other compatible applications. ### Can I use Overtitle without an internet connection? Yes, Overtitle can work offline. You need to download your subtitles and the required speech model before starting your film, ensuring that synchronization can occur without an internet connection. ### How does Overtitle handle display in dark cinemas? Overtitle is designed for dark environments with a pure black background and minimal visual clutter. You can dim the display to a comfortable brightness level, and on OLED iPhones, black pixels remain off to minimize screen illumination. ### What is the update frequency for Overtitle? The latest version of Overtitle is 1.1.1, which was last updated on September 5, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates active development. ### What devices is Overtitle available on? Overtitle is currently available for iPhone devices. It is designed to run on iOS. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-05 AI translation works again Fixed an error that stopped translations from starting on some devices. Pause and resume Translations now pick up where they left off — even after quitting the app. Progress at a glance A circular progress ring shows how far along each translation is. ### 1.1 — 2026-09-04 AI translation Turn any subtitle you have into another language. It reads whole scenes at a time, so the wording sounds natural and the timing always matches. Free — 10 films every 30 days. Settings › Translation Set your default language and see where your translations went. ### 1.0 — 2026-09-02 No release notes. ## More apps by Zijian Zhao - [Dots - The Bill Splitter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-the-bill-splitter/id1553039795) - [BinPlanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binplanner/id6746793638) All apps by Zijian Zhao: https://appshunter.io/developer/1553039947 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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