Comparison

VidSub vs Shadowing Player

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

Head to head
About

VidSub

Easily create and edit subtitles for your videos. Convert them to SRT files or embed them directly into your videos. Supports voice-to-text input and extensive customization options for subtitle appearance and video quality.

Highlights
  • Subtitle creation and editing
  • Voice to Text input
  • Burn subtitles into video
  • Customizable subtitle styles
  • Font download and management
  • SRT file export
  • Video quality control
Features
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VidSub is a subtitle creator and editor that helps you create or edit subtitles then save them as SRT (SubRip) files or add them all as subtitle tracks inside the video so that every video player can display those subtitles on demand. Support Voice to Text for faster input. Tired of entering characters from the keyboard? Voice to Text comes in rescue your time. Play fun adding subtitles using your speech. Burn subtitle or hardcode subtitle to your video is easier with VidSub. You can customize the subtitle styles using color, outline color and outline width, text shadow, alignment and background,... as you want to. You can control the result Video Quality and Burning Speed to fit your needs. Watermark Video with your signature or any thing you want using the Burning tool before you upload your video to Youtube, Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram Reels or any where. Font Download Manager to help you download custom fonts from Google Fonts and import to the app to use in the Burn Video tool. This way you can use any custom font styles you want to burn your subtitle to the video, very productive. Built-in video player and subtitle editor/tools support MKV and many popular video formats. You can even browse for the video file from your File Manager app if your gallery does not contain it so that you can play or edit subtitle with. MAIN FEATURES: Subtitle Editor: - An easy and intuitive tool helps you create new or edit your existing SRT file. - Voice to Text fast input. Record your voice to make subtitle lines. - Change font color, bold, italic and underline style. - Capture the current timestamp from the playing video for any subtitle line. - You can add new lines or remove unwanted lines from you subtitle file. - Save subtitle as SRT (SubRip) file - Add subtitle to video file as a subtitle track - Batch edit time Subtitle Tools: - Convert subtitle file to other formats: SRT, VTT, ASS - Extract subtitle tracks from the video file - Add multiple subtitle files to the video file - Delete unwanted subtitle tracks from the video file - Burn subtitle to the video file. Support subtitle styles: color, outline, shadow, background, alignment, margin space. Control burning Speed and Video Quality. - Font Manager to download font, import and manage burning font Built-in Video Player: - Playback speed - Subtitle list to select demand subtitle for the playing video - Capture video frame - Select video qualities or audio tracks - Audio delay - Subtitle delay - Full screen mode - Support MKV and many popular video formats - Play video from Gallery or selected file Focused and intuitive designed interface help you do your work faster. Install VidSub now to create or edit your subtitle file and video. If you like the app, please give it a good rating and review to support our development. Thank you!

About

Shadowing Player

This app is a media player designed for language learners. It allows users to play audio, video, and YouTube content with advanced subtitle features, including creation, editing, translation, and synchronization. Practice pronunciation and listening skills with its unique playback and repetition tools.

Highlights
  • Subtitle synchronization and scrolling
  • Voice segment playback
  • Subtitle editing and translation
  • Playback speed adjustment
  • Loop and repeat functions
  • Dual subtitle display
  • Integrated dictionary and translation
Features
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Shadowing Player is a versatile audio, video, and YouTube player that supports MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and MOV files. For Language Learning and More - Perfect for studying English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and other languages, or practicing songs. - Features include subtitle creation, editing, and translation. Key Features 1. Subtitle Synchronization - Tap on a subtitle to play the corresponding audio/video segment. - Subtitle lists automatically scroll in sync with the audio/video. 2. Voice Segment Recognition - Play only voice segments in audio files. 3. Subtitle Editing and Translation - Create new subtitles or edit existing ones with professional SRT tools. - Automatically translate subtitles and generate new SRT files in your chosen language. 4. Playback and Repeat Functions - Set playback counts for each subtitle. - Use loop features to repeat specific parts. - "Listen and Repeat" mode pauses playback for your set time before resuming. - Adjust playback speed in 0.01 increments. 5. Customized Playback - Create playlists for your audio/video files and play them back-to-back. - Play only bookmarked subtitles across multiple files. 6. Dual Subtitle Display - View subtitles in two languages simultaneously. 7. Additional Features - Landscape mode support. - Integration with online dictionaries and translation tools (Google Translate, ChatGPT). - Tap on subtitles or words for instant translation or dictionary lookup. Shadowing Learning Method - Listen to native speakers and repeat to improve listening and pronunciation skills. - Practice expressions and intonation from videos, movies, and dramas. Logo : Eucalyp - Flaticon https://www.flaticon.com/kr/free-icon/subtitles_2835374

Screenshots

VidSub4 screens
Shadowing Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VidSub at 4.3 against Shadowing Player's 3.3. VidSub also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 3). Shadowing Player's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. VidSub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shadowing Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VidSub holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of VidSub's written reviews are positive against 86% of Shadowing Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VidSub ships an update every 5 weeks, Shadowing Player every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VidSub versus Shadowing Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidSubShadowing Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB102 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThinh TruongGUNIL YANG

Customer experience

VidSub

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Shadowing Player

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VidSub

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
4 purchases

Shadowing Player

One-time4
  • Remove all banner ads.$8.99
  • Permanently remove ads$8.99
  • Purchase Premium Extension$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Remove full-screen ads.$9.99

Questions

Is VidSub free?
VidSub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadowing Player free?
Shadowing Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VidSub or Shadowing Player?
VidSub is rated higher. VidSub averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Shadowing Player averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do VidSub or Shadowing Player have ads?
Both VidSub and Shadowing Player show ads.
Which is updated more often, VidSub or Shadowing Player?
VidSub ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shadowing Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, VidSub was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shadowing Player on October 24, 2026.

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