Comparison

SubReader vs TinyPDF

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

TinyPDF

Features
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TinyPDF is a fast, private PDF toolkit for iPhone. Do your PDF work directly on your device: • Compress PDF files to save storage and share faster • Merge multiple PDFs into one clean document • Split PDFs and extract the pages you need • Scan paper documents into PDF • Convert images to PDF • Extract text with OCR and export to Word (.docx) • Compress many files at once with batch processing • Organize your recent PDF files in one place • Share from other apps with the Share Extension Privacy-first approach: • Designed for offline use • Your files stay under your control on-device • No subscription, no recurring fees TinyPDF keeps PDF workflows simple, affordable, and private.

Screenshots

SubReader4 screens
TinyPDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SubReader at Free against TinyPDF's $0.99. SubReader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). TinyPDF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

SubReader is free to download; TinyPDF costs $0.99 up front. SubReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TinyPDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SubReader versus TinyPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubReaderTinyPDF
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSubreader ApSAmal Bose B S

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

TinyPDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubReader free?
SubReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinyPDF free?
TinyPDF costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubReader or TinyPDF have ads?
SubReader shows ads; TinyPDF does not.

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