Comparison

Polyglot Video Player vs Read Easy

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

Head to head
About

Polyglot Video Player

Features
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Unlock a new dimension of video viewing and language learning with Polyglot Video Player. Have you ever watched a foreign film and wished you could see both the original language captions and a translation in your native tongue at the exact same time? Standard video players limit you to just one subtitle track, forcing you to choose between understanding the plot or studying the language structure. Polyglot Video Player solves this problem once and for all iOS devices. Our app is designed with a singular, powerful purpose: to display two different subtitle tracks simultaneously on the same screen. This makes it the ultimate tool for serious language learners and polyglots in training. Imagine watching anime, K-dramas, or international cinema with your native language subtitles at the bottom and the target language script at the top. You can instantly compare sentence structures, idioms, and vocabulary in real-time, drastically accelerating your comprehension without constantly pausing to check a dictionary. It is not just for students, either. Polyglot Video Player is perfect for multilingual households wishing to enjoy movies together, ensuring everyone understands the dialogue regardless of their primary language. Key Features: Simultaneous Dual Subtitles: The core feature you need. Load and display two separate subtitle files at once on any video. Language Learning Accelerator: The most efficient way to compare translations versus original audio side-by-side on the screen. Customizable Display: Don't let text block the action. Easily adjust the size, color, and vertical position of each subtitle track independently to suit your preference. Wide Format Support: Compatible with most popular local video formats and standard subtitle file types (such as .SRT). Smooth Playback: A clean, user-friendly interface designed for a seamless viewing experience on phones and tablets. Stop compromising on your video experience. Break down communication barriers and master new languages faster. Download Polyglot Video Player today and watch the world in double vision!

About

Read Easy

This reader app offers a customizable and comfortable reading experience with adjustable fonts, spacing, and backgrounds. It includes text-to-speech functionality, a focus ruler, and supports various import formats, all while prioritizing user privacy with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Customizable font, size, and spacing
  • Soft background options
  • Text-to-speech with word highlighting
  • Focus ruler for line-by-line reading
  • Import various document formats
  • On-device text recognition from images
Features
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Read Easy is a calm, distraction-free reader that makes text easier and more comfortable to read — especially helpful for anyone who finds dense text tiring. • Adjust the font, size, letter spacing, line spacing, and a soft background — no harsh black-on-white. • Listen: the app reads aloud and highlights each word, and the focus follows the voice, line by line. • Focus ruler dims everything except the line you're on. • Add your own text: paste, import TXT, Markdown, RTF, HTML, PDF, or Word (DOCX), scan a page with the camera, or pick a photo — with on-device text recognition. Private by design: no accounts, no ads, no tracking. Everything stays on your device.

Screenshots

Polyglot Video Player4 screens
Read Easy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Polyglot Video Player at 15.1 against Read Easy's 17.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Polyglot Video Player versus Read Easy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyglot Video PlayerRead Easy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSabrina AridiAndrei Rozin

In-app purchases

None

Polyglot Video Player

No in-app purchases

None

Read Easy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polyglot Video Player free?
Polyglot Video Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Read Easy free?
Read Easy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polyglot Video Player or Read Easy have ads?
Neither Polyglot Video Player nor Read Easy shows ads.

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