Comparison

Earcatch vs MLOAD

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

Head to head
About

Earcatch

Features
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Visually impaired and wishing to enjoy film, television or theatre? Don't miss a single detail thanks to the audio description in Earcatch. Through your headphones a voice describes what is happening visually. You can use Earcatch in the cinema, in the theatre or at home on the couch. Select the film, episode or show you want to watch and download the corresponding audio description. Put on your headphones and hit β€˜play’ as soon as it begins. Earcatch ensures that the audio description is perfectly synchronised with what is happening.

About

MLOAD

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MLoad allows visually and hearing-impaired people to access accessibility content so they can follow and enjoy movies currently in theaters, festivals, TV shows, or series on streaming apps. You must download the accessibility content in advance according to your needs, and during the screening, MLoad will use ambient sound to synchronize and present the accessibility features simultaneously with the displayed content.

Screenshots

Earcatch4 screens
MLOAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MLOAD at every 2 weeks against Earcatch's every 2 months. Earcatch's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earcatch ships an update every 2 months, MLOAD every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Earcatch versus MLOAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarcatchMLOAD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMedia Access Design B.V.MAV Comunicacao Acessivel Sem Barreiras LTDA

In-app purchases

None

Earcatch

No in-app purchases

None

MLOAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Earcatch free?
Earcatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MLOAD free?
MLOAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Earcatch or MLOAD have ads?
Neither Earcatch nor MLOAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Earcatch or MLOAD?
Earcatch ships an update every 2 months, and MLOAD every 2 weeks. Most recently, Earcatch was updated on September 18, 2026 and MLOAD on September 8, 2026.

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