# MovieReading vs Earcatch

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MovieReading | Earcatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moviereading/id460349347/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universal Multimedia Access Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/459820088) | [Media Access Design B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757413322) |

## What reviewers say

### MovieReading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moviereading/id460349347)

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.

**Highlights:** First-day accessible formats, Subtitles, audio descriptions, sign language, Auto-syncing technology, VoiceOver integration, Home and cinema viewing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Earcatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earcatch/id1021220730)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MovieReading free?

MovieReading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Earcatch free?

Earcatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MovieReading or Earcatch have ads?

Neither MovieReading nor Earcatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MovieReading or Earcatch?

MovieReading ships an update fortnightly, and Earcatch every 2 months. Most recently, MovieReading was updated on September 13, 2026 and Earcatch on September 18, 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.*