# MovieReading vs Greta

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MovieReading at none against Greta's 5. MovieReading also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Greta's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 35%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Greta sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MovieReading asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for MovieReading against 2.5 for Greta. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of MovieReading's written reviews are positive against 49% of Greta's.

MovieReading ships an update fortnightly, Greta every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MovieReading | Greta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moviereading/id460349347/reviews) | **[2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greta/id793892423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **48.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universal Multimedia Access Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/459820088) | [Greta & Starks Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/793892426) |

## 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


### Greta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greta/id793892423)

Enhance your cinema experience with synchronized audio and subtitles. This app offers multilingual dubbing, audio descriptions, and hearing-impaired support for films, both in theaters and at home. Enjoy movies more inclusively with features like sound amplification and adjustable subtitle sizes.

**Highlights:** Multilingual dubbing and subtitles, Audio description for visually impaired, SDH subtitles for hearing impaired, Sound amplification, Automatic film sound recognition, Manual sync and volume adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subtitle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Audio Film Rent 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dubbing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Film Rent 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Film Rent 3 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MovieReading free?

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

### Is Greta free?

Greta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MovieReading or Greta?

Greta is rated higher. MovieReading averages 2.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Greta averages 2.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do MovieReading or Greta have ads?

Neither MovieReading nor Greta shows ads.

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

MovieReading ships an update fortnightly, and Greta every 2 months. Most recently, MovieReading was updated on November 6, 2026 and Greta on November 1, 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.*