SubReader vs Subtitle Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SubReader
This app reads subtitles aloud for movies and shows, enhancing accessibility for viewers. It works with major streaming services, in cinemas, and for personal movie collections. A premium subscription unlocks advanced AI voices and full streaming service access.
- Reads subtitles aloud
- Works with streaming services
- Cinema subtitle support
- AI-powered voices
- Anonymous usage
- Free for cinema use
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SubReader gives you the opportunity to read subtitles aloud on your favorite movies and shows. You can use SubReader no matter if you watch movies on the big streaming services like Netflix, HBO Nordic and Viaplay, in the cinema or on movies in the school. SubReader is a completely anonymous tool that you can bring for a movie night or to the cinema. SubReader is completely free to use in the cinema and if you wish to get subtitles read aloud on your favourite streaming services, you can become a member of the SubReader Plus family. As a paid member you get free access to spoken subtitles on Netflix, HBO Nordic and Viaplay. On top of that you get access to the best voices that are based on artificial intelligence, which makes them sound smooth and human-like. -------------------------------------------------------------- If you choose to purchase SubReader Plus, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current SubReader Plus subscription price starts at $9.99 USD/month. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you choose not to buy a SubReader Plus subscription, you can still use the app for free in cinemas supporting SubReader. Privacy policy: https://subreader.dk/privacy Terms of use: https://subreader.dk/terms
Subtitle Player
This app enhances foreign language learning through video subtitles. It allows users to easily repeat sentences, mark new vocabulary, and get instant word translations, making the learning process more interactive and effective.
- Sentence repetition
- Mark new words
- Word translation
- Subtitle integration
- Video playback
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Unlike ordinary video players, Subtitle Player focuses on subtitles, making it easier and more effective for learning foreign language with videos. Features: 1. Easy to Repeat by clicking on the sentence. 2. Mark New Words. 3. Word Translation. Usage: 1. Make sure the video file and subtitle file have the same file name prefix. 2. Import video and subtitle files with iTunes or other iOS App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Subtitle Player at 4.3 against SubReader's 2.8. Subtitle Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). SubReader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. SubReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Subtitle Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
Subtitle Player holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SubReader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Subtitle Player's.
SubReader ships an update every 3 weeks, Subtitle Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubReader | Subtitle Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (4 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Subreader ApS | YE LIN |
Customer experience
SubReader
Subtitle Player
In-app purchases
SubReader
- SubReader Plus14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- SubReader Plus$5.991 Month
- SubReader Plus14 Days trial$37.991 Year
Subtitle Player
No in-app purchases
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