Comparison

SubReader vs Text Talker Subtitles Reader

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

Text Talker Subtitles Reader

This app uses OCR and TTS to read on-screen subtitles aloud, assisting users with low vision or reading disabilities. It can also read closed captions privately, offering a hands-free way to follow video content.

Highlights
  • Reads subtitles aloud
  • Uses OCR and TTS
  • Reads closed captions
  • Private listening with headphones
  • Shake to silence feature
  • Optional tip jar
Features
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Do you have trouble reading the subtitles of movies, TV shows or Internet videos, perhaps due to low vision / blindness or a reading disability? Or perhaps you'd like to focus on the on-screen action instead of racing to read every subtitle before it disappears. This app uses OCR (optical character recognition) and TTS (text to speech) to look for subtitles and read them out loud through the iPhone speaker or headphones. How to use: Just run the app! It starts looking for text right away, and will read out loud anything it finds. If the app starts reading a bunch of random text, you can shake the phone to make it shut up. Put your hand over the camera to temporarily keep it from talking, or switch to another app. For best results, use it in an area that doesn't have extra visual distractions like digital clocks or AV equipment with lots of numbers and letters. If watching a video on a computer or laptop, maximize the video to full screen and let the status indicator fade away. Some scenes may have other text on screen that the app might try to also read; heavily stylized text might not be recognized. The app attempts to deduplicate the recognized text to reduce text being read more than once, though you may still get some duplication. For longer videos, you might want to use a tripod or phone holder. Use the gear icon to change options and view help text. You can also use this to read closed captions. Perhaps you're watching a show with the volume off and only closed captioning turned on. You can use your iPhone and AirPods to have captions read just to you privately, so as to not disturb other people nearby. The In-App purchase items are only for the totally optional Tip Jar. For Support please visit http://ideaeng.com/texttalker This app does NOT record any user data, nor photos, nor video nor sound. This TextTalker should not be confused by the similarly named Text Talker by Smartbox Assistive; despite the names, they two programs are extremely different in use and should hopefully not confuse the intended audience.. Screenshots in the App store description use Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 content originating from UniverseToday.com

Screenshots

SubReader4 screens
Text Talker Subtitles Reader1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text Talker Subtitles Reader at 5.0 against SubReader's 2.8. Text Talker Subtitles Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). SubReader's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Text Talker Subtitles Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Talker Subtitles Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubReader ships an update every 3 weeks, Text Talker Subtitles Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SubReader versus Text Talker Subtitles Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubReaderText Talker Subtitles Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSubreader ApSMark Bennett

Customer experience

SubReader

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

Text Talker Subtitles Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
3 purchases

Text Talker Subtitles Reader

One-time3
  • Tip Jar $0.99$0.99
  • Tip Jar $5$4.99
  • Tip Jar $25$24.99

Questions

Is SubReader free?
SubReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text Talker Subtitles Reader free?
Text Talker Subtitles Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SubReader or Text Talker Subtitles Reader?
Text Talker Subtitles Reader is rated higher. SubReader averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Text Talker Subtitles Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SubReader or Text Talker Subtitles Reader have ads?
SubReader shows ads; Text Talker Subtitles Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, SubReader or Text Talker Subtitles Reader?
SubReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text Talker Subtitles Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, SubReader was updated on September 21, 2026 and Text Talker Subtitles Reader on June 10, 2026.

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