MovieReading vs Earcatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MovieReading
Access the latest films with instant subtitles, audio descriptions, and sign language. Enjoy inclusive viewing options anywhere, anytime, with seamless integration for all users. Never miss out on accessible formats from day one of movie releases.
- First-day accessible formats
- Subtitles, audio descriptions, sign language
- Auto-syncing technology
- VoiceOver integration
- Home and cinema viewing
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MovieReading is a free app that makes cinema and audiovisual content more accessible to everyone. With advanced audio recognition synchronization technology, the app automatically plays accessibility features such as audio description, descriptive subtitles, and sign language interpretation, synchronized with the film being shown. Simply open the app on your smartphone or tablet, select the movie and the desired feature, and enjoy a more inclusive experience at the cinema, on streaming platforms, or anywhere else. MovieReading is fully compatible with VoiceOver and other assistive technologies, providing simple, intuitive, and accessible navigation. Download the app now and check out the titles with accessibility features available. Follow MovieReading on Facebook and stay up to date with releases, updates, and news. MovieReading — the world of cinema and audiovisual content with accessibility for all audiences, everywhere, on every platform.
Earcatch
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Visually impaired and wishing to enjoy film, television or theatre? Don't miss a single detail thanks to the audio description in Earcatch. Through your headphones a voice describes what is happening visually. You can use Earcatch in the cinema, in the theatre or at home on the couch. Select the film, episode or show you want to watch and download the corresponding audio description. Put on your headphones and hit ‘play’ as soon as it begins. Earcatch ensures that the audio description is perfectly synchronised with what is happening.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MovieReading at fortnightly against Earcatch's every 2 months. Earcatch's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MovieReading ships an update fortnightly, Earcatch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MovieReading | Earcatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Multimedia Access Srl | Media Access Design B.V. |
In-app purchases
MovieReading
No in-app purchases
Earcatch
No in-app purchases







