# SubReader vs PhotoBomb!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhotoBomb! at 100% against SubReader's 25%. PhotoBomb! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). SubReader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SubReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PhotoBomb! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhotoBomb! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SubReader's written reviews are positive against 100% of PhotoBomb!'s.

SubReader ships an update every 3 weeks, PhotoBomb! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubReader | PhotoBomb! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subreader/id1105856178/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobomb/id6755451571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Subreader ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105856177) | [Afshin Toub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854002794) |

## What reviewers say

### SubReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subreader/id1105856178)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubReader Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| SubReader Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| SubReader Plus | $37.99 | per year |


### PhotoBomb!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobomb/id6755451571)

This app transforms camera roll cleanup into a game, allowing users to quickly delete unwanted photos, screenshots, and videos. It offers multiple modes for efficient organization and boasts a strong privacy focus with on-device processing.

**Highlights:** Game-like photo deletion, Dedicated screenshot cleaner, Video clipping tool, Duplicate photo finder, Track deletion stats, 100% on-device privacy

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly (Basic) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Unlimited (Premium) | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| Day Pass (500 Photos & 30GB) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlimited | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubReader free?

SubReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PhotoBomb! free?

PhotoBomb! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SubReader or PhotoBomb!?

PhotoBomb! is rated higher. SubReader averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PhotoBomb! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SubReader or PhotoBomb! have ads?

SubReader shows ads; PhotoBomb! does not.

### Which is updated more often, SubReader or PhotoBomb!?

SubReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhotoBomb! every 5 days. Most recently, SubReader was updated on October 8, 2026 and PhotoBomb! on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*