# VidTransDub

> Browser plugin for real-time video subtitle translation and playback. (iPhone/iPad app by 志博 李.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidtransdub/id6477694503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [志博 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729859145)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-02-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidtransdub/id6477694503/reviews.md

## What is VidTransDub?

The latest version of the plugin now supports Udemy in addition to YouTube, allowing you to watch Udemy's online courses using the plugin.

VidTransDub is a browser plugin designed for watching foreign videos online. Unlike traditional subtitle plugins, it translates subtitles and directly plays the translated content, eliminating the hassle of reading subtitles while watching videos and improving viewing efficiency.

Currently supported features:

One-click translation and video playback by clicking the play button.
Multiple browser support (Chrome-based browsers, Firefox, Safari iOS version).
Multi-site support: Currently supports youtube.com and udemy.com.
Multiple voices: Switch between different voices during playback. Selecting different target languages will trigger different voice libraries.
Playback speed support: Adjust the speed directly on the video being watched, and the plugin will adapt.
Adjustment of original and target audio volume (not supported due to iOS system limitations).

## Key features

- One-click translation and playback
- Multi-browser support
- Multi-site support (YouTube, Udemy)
- Multiple voice options
- Adjustable playback speed

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidtransdub/id6477694503/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 麻醉剂

*2026-02-26*

这是我见过最糟糕的应用程序。

号称是英译越语的解说应用，

结果连一个15秒的基础语法片段都要将近5分钟还做不完。

我觉得你们干脆把这个应用下架算了

### 5/5 — 真的很好用

*2025-06-06, version 3.8.1*

好像當掉了可以麻煩看一下嗎🙀但是這個真的很好用！可以一邊做事一邊聽vlog

### 2/5 — 无法登陆

*2024-03-31*

我下载了，充了会员，手机端一直无法登陆，显示账号密码错误，邮箱也收不到修改密码的信息

**Developer response:** 不好意思才看见您的消息，如果无法登录，肯定是账号密码输入错误，您可以去官网底部加我微信，我帮您把密码改的简单点就好了，记得语言选择中文。

### 1/5 — Ios無法登陸 一直重覆登陸 插件無法登陸

*2024-03-03, version 1.3*

路過後一直提示未登錄

### 1/5 — ipad mini6安装后，无法登陆

*2024-02-28*

网页登录后，提示没有登录

**Developer response:** 无法登录问题，应该是您没仔细看文档，请按照文档说明进行设置，关闭防跨站追踪

### 5/5 — 打通了英文资源学习的最后障碍

*2024-02-26*

英文视频资源对认知的刷新越发重要  以前会因为y2b字母翻译的局限放弃很多英文好资源 而且天天看字幕太费眼 这款同传软件非常符合我的需求 而且现在在小朋友英文水平还没达到看原版视频资源时 搭配这个完全扫除了文字障碍

**Developer response:** 感谢您的支持

## Frequently asked questions about VidTransDub

### What is VidTransDub?

VidTransDub is a browser plugin that translates subtitles for foreign videos and plays the translated content directly. It aims to improve viewing efficiency by eliminating the need to read separate subtitles.

### What websites does VidTransDub support?

Currently, VidTransDub supports youtube.com and udemy.com. The plugin allows for one-click translation and playback on these supported sites.

### Can I change the voice of the translated subtitles in VidTransDub?

Yes, VidTransDub offers multiple voice options. Selecting different target languages will trigger different voice libraries, allowing you to switch voices during playback.

### Does VidTransDub have ads?

No, VidTransDub does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use without any ad interruptions.

### What devices is VidTransDub available on?

VidTransDub is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports Chrome-based browsers, Firefox, and the iOS version of Safari.

### How often is VidTransDub updated?

The latest version, 4.1.1, was released on February 9, 2024, with the last update on February 18, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though the last update date seems to be in the future.

### What is the age rating for VidTransDub?

VidTransDub has an age rating of 17+. This is based on the provided app data.

### What is the user sentiment for VidTransDub?

Based on the provided data, VidTransDub has a rating of 2.7 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests a mixed to negative user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.30 — 2026-08-12

1. Improved subtitle discovery and playback compatibility across more websites on iOS.
2. Improved background media download and upload reliability, including multipart uploads.
3. Improved fullscreen, seek, and dubbing retry behavior.
4. Fixed YouTube subtitle punctuation and loading issues.

### 4.26 — 2026-06-03

1. Fixed an issue where a small number of YouTube users could not retrieve subtitles due to timing-related problems.
2. Added support for Spotify.

### 4.25 — 2026-05-23

1. Optimized the strategy for retrieving subtitles from YouTube.
2. After starting dubbing, fixed the issue where the empty overlay layer for muted videos was not displayed by using a custom overlay layer.
3. Optimize the mobile layout of the options page.

### 4.20 — 2026-05-21

Since the 3.5.x series, YouTube Dubbing has received major upgrades across dubbing, subtitles, and site compatibility.

Added a redesigned subtitle editor with better track loading, source switching, and subtitle style preview.
Improved the dubbing engine with new provider routing, Edge TTS fallback handling, retry protection, and more reliable error reporting.
Added member free voice support and improved voice fallback behavior across languages.
Improved mobile and multi-video experiences with per-video D buttons and a faster quick menu.
Fixed many compatibility issues for YouTube embeds, Udemy, Hotmart, Facebook/Reels, Mux-based players, GHL pages, and other video sites.
Improved subtitle rendering, summary loading, clock-skew recovery, and overall playback stability.

### 4.1.1 — 2026-02-18

1. Fixed the issue where translation and dubbing failed to start for Shorts videos on m.youtube.com.
2. Optimized YouTube subtitle segmentation.
3. Fixed a rare issue that caused infinite loading on YouTube startup, preventing dubbing from working.

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