Sublish vs HearBrew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sublish
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Sublish β Donβt just watch. Learn. The video app that makes scrolling productive. How many times have you promised yourself to learn English, only to quit a week later? We get it. Memorizing grammar rules and vocabulary from dusty textbooks is boring. Weβve been there too. Thatβs why we created Sublish β a place where you master the language simply by scrolling through a feed of content you actually enjoy. Whatβs the secret? - The Best of YouTube at Your Fingertips Weβve curated over 10,000 videos for every taste. Love gaming reviews? Interested in AI? Or maybe youβre into cooking? With 26 content categories, you just watch what you like, and the English "sticks" naturally. - The Famous "Bubbles" Forget about hitting pause every five seconds to check a dictionary. Our smart technology, powered by Gemini AI, understands context. You donβt just get a word-for-word translation; you get the meaning of the entire phrase. Itβs like having subtitles that explain slang and jokes in real-time. - AI Grammar Tutor in Your Pocket Ever feel like you know the words but don't get why the sentence is built that way? Just tap a button, and our AI tutor will break it down for you. No boring lecturesβjust a quick chat, like a native speaker friend explaining it to you. - Learn While You Scroll The Sublish feed works just like your favorite social media. Swipe through short videos, find whatβs interesting, and pick up new phrases on the go. Perfect for making your commute or wait-time productive. - No Pressure, Just Progress. Already know a word? Swipe it away with the "I know this" button, and we wonβt show it again. - Love a phrase? Save it to your personal dictionary with one tap. -Gamified Growth Track your progress and watch your vocabulary count grow. Itβs more addictive than any mobile game! The world speaks English. Why not join the conversation? Download Sublish today and start understanding real-life English!
HearBrew
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HearBrew β Master English Listening, One Sentence at a Time Struggling to understand native English speakers? The problem isn't your vocabulary β it's that real speech comes in long, fast, complex sentences. HearBrew breaks YouTube videos into 15β30 second clips, each containing one natural sentence, so you can train your ear on real-world speech at your own pace. Swipe through clips like TikTok β a familiar, effortless way to learn during any spare moment: commuting, waiting in line, or before bed. How it works: β’ AI splits videos into bite-sized clips β one sentence per clip, the perfect unit for ear training β’ Set your target comprehension (e.g. 70%) β the app finds clips that challenge you just enough β’ Choose how many times each clip repeats β listen 2x, 3x, or more until you catch every word β’ Toggle subtitles on/off β start with subtitles, then try pure listening β’ Tap any word for pronunciation, definition, and translation AI that knows your level: β’ Every clip is difficulty-scored β from simple greetings to dense news commentary β’ The recommendation engine adapts to your listening ability in real time β’ Pick your interests: sitcoms, TED talks, news, podcasts, documentaries β’ Each session feels just right β not too easy, not overwhelming Track your progress: β’ Study streaks and daily heatmap β’ Vocabulary book of every word you've looked up β’ Watch history and favorites Submit your own videos: β’ Paste any YouTube URL β we process it into learning clips with subtitles, vocabulary highlights, and difficulty scoring β’ Free users get 100 clips/month, Pro members get 300+ Safety & content: β’ All video playback uses YouTube's official embedded player β no videos are downloaded or stored β’ Report inappropriate content or block users directly from the app Start learning immediately with no account required. Sign in anytime to sync your progress across devices. You can delete your account at any time from Profile settings. Pro features: β’ 300+ processed clips per month β’ Auto-play next clip for continuous immersion β’ Hide words you already know β’ Priority processing for your submissions HearBrew is designed for learners at any level β from beginner to advanced. Content is automatically matched to your ability so every session feels just right. Subscriptions: β’ Monthly Pro β $3.49/month β’ Annual Pro β $29.99/year (save 29%) β’ Lifetime β $59.99 one-time Or top up your clip balance with permanent credits that never expire. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled 24h before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms: https://hearbrew.com/terms Privacy: https://hearbrew.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sublish at none against HearBrew's 6. HearBrew's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HearBrew sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Sublish asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sublish ships an update fortnightly, HearBrew daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Sublish | HearBrew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitriy Zaretskiy | HearBrew |
In-app purchases
Sublish
No in-app purchases
HearBrew
- HearBrew Pro Monthly$3.491 Month
- HearBrew Pro Annual$29.991 Year
- 50 Clip Credits$1.49
- 200 Clip Credits$2.49
- 500 Clip Credits$5.49
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- HearBrew Lifetime$59.99








