Comparison

Parlio vs Subvoca

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

Head to head
About

Parlio

Features
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Parlio is a modern language learning app that helps you learn faster with real-life sentences. Instead of memorizing isolated words, you learn how words are actually used in context through natural and practical examples. With Parlio, you can build vocabulary, improve comprehension, and develop daily learning habits in a simple and focused way.. Key features: • Learn with real sentences instead of isolated word lists • Understand vocabulary in context • Smart keyword highlighting for easier learning • Daily learning system to support consistency • Clean and modern interface • Designed for beginner and intermediate learners Supported languages: • English • Turkish • Swedish • German • Spanish • French • Portuguese Parlio helps you learn not only what words mean, but also how they are used in everyday life. Start learning with context, clarity, and real sentences. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Subvoca

Features
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Subvoca prepares you for the show you're about to watch. We pull the real subtitles of your next episode, find the words you don't know yet, and turn them into a tiny 5-minute deck. Walk in ready to follow every line — no pausing, no rewinding, no "wait, what did they just say?". How it works 1. Pick a show or film from your library. 2. Subvoca compares the script to your vocabulary and builds a tiny, tailored deck. Only the gap. No filler. 3. Review with quick flashcards or fill-in-the-blank prompts. 4. A Watch Readiness score tells you exactly how comfortable tonight's episode will feel — then press play. Why subtitle-driven beats traditional vocab apps • Real context: every word comes from a sentence you're actually about to hear, in the voice of the show. • Frequency-aware: we know which words appear once vs. every episode. • Personal: your vocabulary level is measured upfront, and your deck ramps with you. What's inside • 7-screen onboarding (native language, target language, level placement, learning goal) • Subtitle-driven flashcards with Wiktionary definitions + TTS • Vocabulary bank with status tracking (New / Learning / Almost / Known) • Daily streak + per-day word goal • Coverage score per title — visualises how much of the script you already know • Light + dark mode, 25-language UI Coming soon • Subscriptions for unlimited deck preparation • Cueline integration (sister app) — daily movie-quote micro-quiz • Mid-watch hints overlay Subvoca is free with ads. Pro features arrive later. Privacy: we collect only the data needed to run your account. No sale of personal data. Full policy at lamma.dev/sublingo/privacy. Support: support@lamma.dev

Screenshots

Parlio1 screens
Subvoca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Subvoca at none against Parlio's 2. Parlio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Parlio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Subvoca asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parlio ships an update every 2 days, Subvoca every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Parlio versus Subvoca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParlioSubvoca
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBEDIR GOCMEZEnes Ozturk

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Parlio

Subscriptions2
  • Parlio Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Parlio Premium Yearly$17.991 Year
None

Subvoca

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parlio free?
Parlio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subvoca free?
Subvoca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Parlio or Subvoca have ads?
Subvoca shows ads; Parlio does not.
Which is updated more often, Parlio or Subvoca?
Parlio ships an update every 2 days, and Subvoca every 3 days. Most recently, Parlio was updated on September 22, 2026 and Subvoca on September 13, 2026.

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