# Watch and Learn vs Subbylingo

The clearest difference is rating: Watch and Learn at 2.0 against Subbylingo's 1.0. Watch and Learn also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Subbylingo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Watch and Learn sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Subbylingo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Watch and Learn holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watch and Learn has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Watch and Learn ships an update every 7 months, Subbylingo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch and Learn | Subbylingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-and-learn/id1465175697/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subbylingo/id1470586220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Anton Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/594091388) | [Oleksandr Yolkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157414828) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch and Learn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-and-learn/id1465175697)

Learn new languages by watching films and series with synchronized subtitles. Tap on unknown words or phrases for instant translations and save them to flashcards for later study. Supports over 40 languages and offers pronunciation practice and knowledge tests.

**Highlights:** Watch films/series in foreign languages, Interactive subtitles with tap-to-translate, Save words/phrases to flashcards, Pronunciation support, Knowledge tests for vocabulary, Supports over 40 languages, Offline dictionaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $14.49 | per year |
| The Snows of Kilimanjaro | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Little Shop of Horrors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Carnival of Souls (1962) | $0.99 | one-time |
| House on Hounted Hill | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Stranger (1946) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Suddenly (1954) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blood on the Sun | $0.99 | one-time |
| Detour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $19.99 | one-time |


### Subbylingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subbylingo/id1470586220)

Learn a new language by watching your favorite movies with dual subtitles. The app displays subtitles in your target language alongside your native language, making learning intuitive and enjoyable.

**Highlights:** Dual subtitle display, Learn with favorite movies, Intuitive language learning, Supports multiple languages

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited / 1 month | $1.49 | per month |
| Unlimited / 6 months | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited / 1 year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch and Learn free?

Watch and Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Subbylingo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Watch and Learn or Subbylingo?

Watch and Learn is rated higher. Watch and Learn averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Subbylingo averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Watch and Learn or Subbylingo have ads?

Watch and Learn shows ads; Subbylingo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Watch and Learn or Subbylingo?

Watch and Learn ships an update every 7 months, and Subbylingo every 9 days. Most recently, Watch and Learn was updated on September 6, 2026 and Subbylingo on September 10, 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.*