SubMed vs Repeat After Me
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SubMed
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SubMed (Subtitle Media) is designed to help users effectively learn the English language through dictation, speech recognition, and quizzes. ## Features. - **Subtitles**: Watch YouTube videos with accompanying subtitles and side-by-side translations. - **Quizzes**: Users can take short quizzes to assess their understanding after watching a video. - **Video Summaries**: Users have the option to read summaries of videos if they prefer not to watch the entire content. - **Dictation Method**: Listen to English video clips and transcribe the spoken words verbatim. Dictation is an effective method for improving English listening comprehension, as it encourages users to carefully consider each word and sound. - **Speaking Practice**: Practice speaking and pronunciation using speech recognition technology. After listening to a video clip, users repeat the content, and the app converts their speech into text for comparison with the original. Users receive scores based on the accuracy of their speech compared to the original content. - **Translation**: Access side-by-side translations with subtitles while engaging in dictation and speaking exercises. The app supports translations in over 60 languages. - **Vocabulary and Exercises**: Users can take notes on new words and phrases while engaging in dictation and speaking exercises. They can also practice exercises based on their vocabulary lists. ## Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. By using this app, you agree to abide by the following Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: - [Forever102 Terms of Service and Privacy Policy](https://forever102.com/terms-of-service-and-privacy-policy.html). - [YouTube Terms of Service](https://www.youtube.com/t/terms). - [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US). ## Contact. - [Website](https://forever102.com). - [Email](admin@forever102.com). We value feedback from our users. Please feel free to share your comments and suggestions. If you enjoy using our app, please consider leaving a review. > **Note**: All videos are sourced from the public third-party media service YouTube.
Repeat After Me
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Repeat After Me teaches you a language the way you learned your first one — by hearing real sentences and saying them out loud. Ears first, from the very first minute. Pick the language you speak and the one you want to learn, choose a topic, and listen: the app reads real sentences aloud, then pauses so you can repeat them — or recall the translation yourself before it's revealed. Rate yourself, and tricky phrases come back until they stick. It's built for eyes-free practice: on a walk, on your commute, or with the screen off. LANGUAGES • Italian, German, English, French and Spanish — in any direction (20 pairs) • The app speaks your language too: fully localized in all five THREE WAYS TO PRACTICE • Sentences — 900+ everyday phrases in 17 practical topics: greetings, shopping, restaurant & café, directions & transport, work, health, small talk, and more • Words — 676 essential words in 17 categories: body, kitchen, food, clothing, numbers, days, animals, travel, health, work. The vocabulary sentences assume you already know, with nouns taught together with their article so you learn the gender from the start • Dialogues — illustrated conversations in the café, at the bakery, on the train HOW YOU LISTEN • Two modes: Listen & Translate, or Active Recall (produce it before you hear it) • "Slow first" listening and adjustable pauses to match your pace • Everything tracks what you know vs. what you're still learning TRAIN IT, THEN TEST IT • Listen & React — a comprehension game: hear a line from a real situation and choose the right reply. Survival mode gives you three lives. • Essential Verbs — the 16 verbs you can't get by without, across six tenses, with audio for every single form. Practice rounds bring back whatever you haven't mastered yet. Grammar when you want it, never in the way. • Both available in all five languages MADE FOR REAL LIFE • Works fully offline — every lesson and all audio included • Background & lock-screen playback: practice with the screen off, control from your AirPods • Optional daily reminder FAIR & PRIVATE • Start free — no account, no ads • One single purchase unlocks everything, forever. No subscription. • Your progress stays on your device Listen. Repeat. Understand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Repeat After Me at weekly against SubMed's monthly. SubMed's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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
Both are free to download. SubMed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Repeat After Me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SubMed ships an update monthly, Repeat After Me weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubMed | Repeat After Me |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 325 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tuan Duong | Sandro Brunner |
In-app purchases
SubMed
- Monthly subscription.$0.991 Month
- Yearly subscription.$9.991 Year
Repeat After Me
- Full Version$9.99









