Comparison

zTranslate vs SubFloat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

zTranslate

Watch YouTube videos with subtitles translated into over 110 languages. This app helps you find movies without subtitles in your language and offers features for language learning, including dictionary lookup and shadowing techniques.

Highlights
  • Translate YouTube subtitles
  • Support for over 110 languages
  • Compare original and translated subtitles
  • In-app dictionary lookup
  • Shadowing technique for language learning
  • Favorite videos
  • Full screen mode
Features
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If you want to watch a movie but it doesn't have subtitles available for your language? Don't worry, because this app will be the best solution for you. This app will use the video's original subtitles, then translate it into various languages, support over 110 languages. Feature: Watch Youtube videos with subtitles in your language Choose a video with subtitles, and translate it into any language you want. Compare subtitle for foreign language learning Simultaneous display of the original subtitle and the translated subtitle, so that learners can compare 2 sentences. Lookup dictionary You can immediately look up the dictionary by tap the word. The shadowing technique Shadowing is a language learning technique where you repeat an audio just after you hear it. You’re acting like an “echo” or a “shadow” (hence the name “shadowing"). You listen to the words and then say them back out loud. Shadowing helps you develop all the physical aspects of fluency. These include things like pronunciation, prosody, and rhythm of English. It looks like this: 1. Find a video of your interest 2. Listen to the audio from video first 3. Shadow the audio with a transcript 4. Shadow without a transcript Other Support full screen mode Favorite video Add videos to favorites and watch them later How do I use: Open the app and select the video you want to watch. You can enter keywords to search for videos, note that only videos with closed captions will be displayed. Note: This app only translates from existing subtitles of the video, because not all Youtube videos have subtitles, so some videos cannot be translated.

About

SubFloat

Enhance language learning by displaying up to three subtitle tracks simultaneously on streaming services. Understand nuances, expand vocabulary in context, and customize the viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Dual subtitles on Netflix and YouTube
  • Floating subtitle overlay
  • Always-on script navigator
  • Optimized for language learning
  • Customizable subtitle appearance
Features
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SubFloat: Multilingual Subtitles for Language Learning SubFloat is a powerful tool designed for language learners who want to master a new language while enjoying their favorite content. It brings bilingual subtitles to popular streaming services, making it easier than ever to bridge the gap between watching and learning. Whether you're studying Japanese, Korean, Chinese, or any other language, SubFloat allows you to display upto 3 subtitle tracks simultaneously—your target language and your native language—helping you understand every nuance and expand your vocabulary in context. Key Features: - Dual Subtitles: View two languages at once on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and YouTube. - Floating Interface: A clean, non-intrusive subtitle overlay that moves with you. - Always-On Script Navigator: Browse and search subtitles from the floating script window. - Subtitle Sharing: Export up to 3 language subtitles into a single text file to study. - Optimized for Learning: Perfect for improving listening comprehension and vocabulary. - Fully Customizable: Adjust subtitle size, color, and position to fit your screen. Turn every movie night into a language lesson. Experience the future of bilingual viewing with SubFloat.

Screenshots

zTranslate4 screens
SubFloat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SubFloat at 89% against zTranslate's 38%. SubFloat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). zTranslate's advantage is ratings volume (413 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. zTranslate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SubFloat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SubFloat holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: zTranslate has 413 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of zTranslate's written reviews are positive against 89% of SubFloat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

zTranslate ships an update every 5 weeks, SubFloat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
zTranslate versus SubFloat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzTranslateSubFloat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (413 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings413 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerdong huu quaneditoy Inc.

Customer experience

zTranslate

All ratings403 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative28.5%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative50.0%

SubFloat

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

zTranslate

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos restart from beginning when paused or skipped
  • Unable to download translated videos
  • App not working on iOS 16
  • Incompatibility issues with YouTube app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add faster video playback speeds (1.5x, 2x)
  • Improve Chinese translation support
  • Allow removing video watching history
  • Add Airplay/Chromecast support
  • Develop Apple TV and Android TV versions

SubFloat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

zTranslate

One-time1
  • Removes Ads$4.99
None

SubFloat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zTranslate free?
zTranslate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubFloat free?
SubFloat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, zTranslate or SubFloat?
SubFloat is rated higher. zTranslate averages 3.7 out of 5 from 413 ratings, while SubFloat averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do zTranslate or SubFloat have ads?
Both zTranslate and SubFloat show ads.
Which is updated more often, zTranslate or SubFloat?
zTranslate ships an update every 5 weeks, and SubFloat fortnightly. Most recently, zTranslate was updated on November 3, 2026 and SubFloat on October 31, 2026.

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