Comparison

Face2Face vs SubFloat

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

Head to head
About

Face2Face

Features
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Face2Face is a real-time voice translator and interpreter for face-to-face conversations. Put your phone between you and the other person: each of you speaks on your own side of the screen, and Face2Face translates and says it out loud in a natural AI voice. Talk with anyone, even without a shared language. HOW IT WORKS • Pick your language and the other person's language • Tap start and just talk • The other person hears you in their language and answers in theirs • Both of you see a live transcript on your side of the screen TWO WAYS TO TRANSLATE • Live mode: the translation plays while you are still speaking, like a real interpreter • Classic mode: waits until you finish a sentence, then translates it. Best for longer sentences MADE FOR REAL SITUATIONS • Travel: hotels, restaurants, taxis, airports, shops and markets • Doctors, pharmacies and hospitals abroad • Business meetings and customers from other countries • Family, friends and partners who speak another language • Practising a language with a native speaker FEATURES • 110+ languages and dialects, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and Indonesian • Natural AI voices powered by Google Gemini • Automatic speech detection, nothing to hold down • Transcript of the whole conversation, original and translation • Emotional tone: the voice follows how the speaker feels • Interrupt a translation just by speaking • App available in 12 languages TRY IT FREE Start right away, no account needed. New users get free minutes to try both modes. Premium adds monthly minutes with Live mode and comes with a free trial for new subscribers. PRIVACY To translate, your voice is processed in real time by Google Gemini and is not stored. Your name and email are never sent to the AI service. Questions or ideas? Write to mistyksu@gmail.com. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zssoftware.eu/en/face2face-ai-translator/privacy-policy

About

SubFloat

Enhance language learning by displaying up to three subtitle tracks simultaneously on streaming services. Understand nuances, expand vocabulary in context, and customize the viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Dual subtitles on Netflix and YouTube
  • Floating subtitle overlay
  • Always-on script navigator
  • Optimized for language learning
  • Customizable subtitle appearance
Features
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SubFloat: Multilingual Subtitles for Language Learning SubFloat is a powerful tool designed for language learners who want to master a new language while enjoying their favorite content. It brings bilingual subtitles to popular streaming services, making it easier than ever to bridge the gap between watching and learning. Whether you're studying Japanese, Korean, Chinese, or any other language, SubFloat allows you to display upto 3 subtitle tracks simultaneously—your target language and your native language—helping you understand every nuance and expand your vocabulary in context. Key Features: - Dual Subtitles: View two languages at once on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and YouTube. - Floating Interface: A clean, non-intrusive subtitle overlay that moves with you. - Always-On Script Navigator: Browse and search subtitles from the floating script window. - Subtitle Sharing: Export up to 3 language subtitles into a single text file to study. - Optimized for Learning: Perfect for improving listening comprehension and vocabulary. - Fully Customizable: Adjust subtitle size, color, and position to fit your screen. Turn every movie night into a language lesson. Experience the future of bilingual viewing with SubFloat.

Screenshots

Face2Face4 screens
SubFloat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubFloat at none against Face2Face's 10. Face2Face's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. Face2Face sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SubFloat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Face2Face ships an update every 8 days, SubFloat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Face2Face versus SubFloat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFace2FaceSubFloat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZbigniew Szepczyskieditoy Inc.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Face2Face

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$44.991 Year
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  • Ultra Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
One-time6
  • 15 Classic Minutes Pack$1.49
  • 12 live minutes pack$2.99
  • 45 classic minutes pack$3.99
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  • 35 live minutes pack$7.99
  • 120 classic minutes pack$9.99
  • 120 live minutes pack$24.99
None

SubFloat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Face2Face free?
Face2Face is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubFloat free?
SubFloat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Face2Face or SubFloat have ads?
SubFloat shows ads; Face2Face does not.
Which is updated more often, Face2Face or SubFloat?
Face2Face ships an update every 8 days, and SubFloat fortnightly. Most recently, Face2Face was updated on October 17, 2026 and SubFloat on October 24, 2026.

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