SubReader vs Qiblih Compass
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
Qiblih Compass
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Qiblih Compass helps Bahá’ís turn toward the Qiblih, the sacred point of orientation for Obligatory Prayer. The app calculates the direction from your current location to Bahjí, near ‘Akká, and uses your iPhone’s compass heading to help you face the right way. Open the app, allow location access, hold your iPhone flat, and turn until the app indicates that you are facing the Qiblih. Features: • Helps you turn toward the Qiblih at Bahjí • Designed for use when preparing for Obligatory Prayer • Uses your iPhone’s location and compass heading • Shows your current heading, Qiblih bearing, and turn direction • No account required • No ads, analytics, or tracking • No location storage Your location is used only on your device to calculate the direction to Bahjí. It is not stored, transmitted, sold, or shared. Qiblih Compass is intentionally simple: a calm, focused aid for turning toward the Qiblih wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qiblih Compass at none against SubReader's 3. Qiblih Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown). SubReader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and update cadence 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. Qiblih Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
SubReader ships an update every 3 weeks, Qiblih Compass every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubReader | Qiblih Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Subreader ApS | Kevin Mehrabi |
In-app purchases
SubReader
- SubReader Plus14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- SubReader Plus$5.991 Month
- SubReader Plus14 Days trial$37.991 Year
Qiblih Compass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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