Comparison

SubReader vs Subtitle Player

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Reads subtitles aloud
  • Works with streaming services
  • Cinema subtitle support
  • AI-powered voices
  • Anonymous usage
  • Free for cinema use
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Sentence repetition
  • Mark new words
  • Word translation
  • Subtitle integration
  • Video playback
Features
Read full description

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.

Screenshots

SubReader4 screens
Subtitle Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SubReader versus Subtitle Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubReaderSubtitle Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSubreader ApSYE LIN

Customer experience

SubReader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Subtitle Player

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubReader

Subscriptions3
  • SubReader Plus14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SubReader Plus$5.991 Month
  • SubReader Plus14 Days trial$37.991 Year
None

Subtitle Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubReader free?
SubReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subtitle Player free?
Subtitle Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SubReader or Subtitle Player?
Subtitle Player is rated higher. SubReader averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Subtitle Player averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do SubReader or Subtitle Player have ads?
SubReader shows ads; Subtitle Player does not.
Which is updated more often, SubReader or Subtitle Player?
SubReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Subtitle Player every 2 months. Most recently, SubReader was updated on September 21, 2026 and Subtitle Player on September 8, 2026.

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