SubWise vs Immersea
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SubWise
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SubWise turns the videos you already watch into a light, focused language lesson. Keep the video on your laptop or desktop, follow the same subtitles on your phone, and dig into words and phrases only when you careβwithout juggling tabs. How it works Install the SubWise browser extension and open a video with subtitles. Connect the mobile app by scanning the QR code from the extension. Subtitles appear on your phone in real time, in step with playback. Built for learners β’ Live captions synced from the browser, with playback status β’ Control playback from your phoneβpause and resume the video remotely β’ Set subtitle language and your language for quicker reading β’ Select text for translation and phrase explanations (usage limits may apply on Free; Premium unlocks more) β’ Save translated words to your personal dictionary for later review β’ Copy or share lines you want to revisit later β’ Sign in with email or Apple; dark and light appearance Terms of Use (EULA): https://subwise.org/terms Privacy Policy: https://subwise.org/privacy
Immersea
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Learn Spanish, Japanese, and any language from the videos and podcasts you already watch, not canned lessons. Immersea turns YouTube links, podcast episodes, and your own files into interactive language lessons. Read along and learn with subtitles synced to playback: dual captions in the source language and yours. Tap any word for an instant definition, save it to your vocabulary list, and review with flashcards and spaced repetition practice. WHY IMMERSEA Most apps teach from their own curriculum. Immersea lets you learn from real content in the language you choose: Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, and more. Bring a YouTube video, a podcast episode, or a file you care about. Immersea adds dual subtitles, tap-to-learn definitions, and a personal word library. HOW IT WORKS 1. Paste a YouTube link, podcast URL, video file, or text 2. Choose the language you are learning 3. Follow along with dual captions synced to playback 4. Tap any word for meaning, examples, and pronunciation 5. Save words to your vocabulary library 6. Practice with flashcards and spaced repetition when words are due FEATURES β’ Learn Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and more from YouTube, podcasts, and video β’ Dual subtitles: source language + your learning language β’ Tap any word for AI definitions in context β’ Build your personal vocabulary from real content β’ Flashcards and listening practice β’ Spaced repetition: review words at the right time β’ Works with content you find, not a fixed course library PERFECT FOR β’ Learners who want language immersion from native content, not drills β’ Intermediate learners building vocabulary from real speech β’ Anyone who learns best from podcasts, vlogs, and real-world video Start with a link you love. Turn it into a lesson. Build vocabulary you will actually use, in whatever language you are learning. Download Immersea and learn from content that keeps you watching. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://immersea-web.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://immersea-web.vercel.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SubWise at every 3 days against Immersea's every 10 days. Immersea's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. SubWise sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Immersea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SubWise ships an update every 3 days, Immersea every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubWise | Immersea |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arthur Valiullin | Amine Elbarry |
In-app purchases
SubWise
- Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
Immersea
- Immersea Monthly Plan3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Immersea Yearly Plan$59.991 Year









