Kiku vs NoSubs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kiku
Master new languages through engaging content inspired by social media. Begin with a free trial, then unlock full access with a subscription to explore diverse learning materials.
- Learn languages from social media content
- Free trial available
- Subscription-based access
- Multiple subscription plans
- Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod
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Learn Languages from Social Media Start learning for free - after free trial, requires a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
NoSubs
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NoSubs - Learn languages by understanding the content you love without subtitles! The best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in native content. NoSubs lets you import content from ANYWHERE, create learning materials out of it, and understand that content without subtitles, helping you build fluency over time with the content you already enjoy! How NoSubs works: 1. Import content from any of your favorite platforms including Netflix, Crunchyroll, Spotify, Hulu, and more or seleect from the in-app catalogue of content. 2. NoSubs turn the content into learning materials so you can understand it one sentence at a time. 3. After mastering the content go watch/listen to it again and you'll be able to understand it without subtitles. 4. Build fluency through immersion over time! NoSubs is available with a free trial - afterwords a subscription is required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Kiku and NoSubs are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Kiku sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NoSubs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kiku ships an update fortnightly, NoSubs every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Kiku | NoSubs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Numfor Chiaso'Oh Mbiziwo-Tiapo | Team7 LLC |
In-app purchases
Kiku
- KiKu Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- KiKu Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
NoSubs
- NoSubs Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- NoSubs Pro Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
