Comparison

MediaDict LITE vs SubLater

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

Head to head
About

MediaDict LITE

Enhance language learning with dictation and shadowing exercises using diverse video content. Practice pronunciation with speech recognition and review listening skills using bilingual subtitles and rewind features. Access over 100,000 YouTube resources or upload your own video and subtitle files.

Highlights
  • Dictation exercises
  • Shadowing for speaking practice
  • Speech recognition
  • Bilingual subtitle video player
  • Progress tracking
  • External file support
Features
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Study over 50 languages, including English, Korean, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, German, Vietnamese, Turkish, Italian, and more! Enjoy fun and diverse content to enhance your language learning experience. MediaDict provides the most effective methods for language learning: dictation and shadowing. In every language, certain words are hard to hear depending on surrounding words. Identifying the words you struggle to hear accurately helps you become familiar with their pronunciation, leading to effective improvement. The “MediaDictW” menu offers dictation exercises by arranging word order, while the “MediaDict” menu provides character-by-character dictation. Speaking practice is essential in language learning. Using the “Repeat Player” menu, listen to phrases in videos and practice pronunciation with shadowing techniques. The key to improving speaking skills is practicing as accurately and frequently as possible. You can also check pronunciation accuracy through the speech recognition feature. You can list all the words included in the content and easily access their meanings through more than 20 online dictionaries. The platform also provides a speech recognition feature for practicing pronunciation of individual words. MediaDict’s video player supports bilingual subtitles, displaying both original and translated captions. After completing dictation, activate the “RewindSub” option to review the content. “RewindSub” hides subtitles by default and only shows them for the length of the rewind if you couldn’t catch a section. Tap the rewind button or double-tap the left side of the video screen to use this feature, which helps you assess your listening skills for the content. With MediaDict, there is no limit to study materials. Over 100,000 YouTube resources are available, with more added continuously. Know of YouTube content with captions in the audio language? Use the YouTube URL input feature to turn it into study material. Want to study using a movie or drama not available on YouTube? As long as you have the video and subtitle files, you can use the external file connection feature to make it a study resource. Experience a language learning tool with limitless potential! - Dictation for improving listening skills - Speech recognition and shadowing for speaking practice - Bilingual subtitle video player - Progress tracking by date - Subtitle editing function * More Information -> https://cocoswing.com/mediadict/

About

SubLater

Features
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When the subtitle appears with the sound, your eyes read it first and your ears never get a turn. SubLater shows subtitles in Safari only after you've had a chance to listen. The sound goes by, then the line arrives. [How to use] · Settings → Apps → Safari → Extensions: turn on SubLater and set every site you use to Allow (SubLater won't run on a site left on Ask). If Safari shows a banner saying SubLater needs more permissions, open it and choose Always Allow… (Allow for One Day stops again the next day). If asked next, all websites is fine — it allows just the sites SubLater uses, in one go; it can't reach any other site. · Open YouTube by typing youtube.com into Safari's address bar (or use "Open YouTube in Safari" in the SubLater app). Tapping a YouTube link in another app or in search results opens the YouTube app, where SubLater can't run. · Press play. The subtitle arrives a beat late. That's it. · Tap a word in the subtitle for its meaning. Tap the small dot at the right edge of the video to open the controls. [Which languages?] SubLater is built first for Korean speakers learning English. · Any subtitle language: subtitle delay (adjustable in Pro), Reveal mode (Pro), jump / replay / loop, auto-pause. · English subtitles: word meanings, linking marks and the Pro sound line are written in Korean (Hangul). · Korean subtitles: tap a Korean word for its English meaning and how it actually sounds, with romanization. · Dictation scoring: English and Korean only. [What it does] · Subtitle delay — listen first, confirm with the text · Dual subtitles — the translation appears under the original (when the site carries both) · Jump, replay, loop — stay on one line until you hear it · Auto-pause — stops after each line so you can say it back · Dictation — type what you heard and get it scored on the spot · Word meanings — tap an English word for its Korean meaning, or a Korean word for its English meaning · Linking marks — shows where two words blend into a sound you didn't expect [Where it works] · iPhone: YouTube — turn on Settings → Apps → Safari → Request Desktop Website → All Websites (it does not run on YouTube's mobile layout) · iPad · Mac: YouTube · Netflix · Viki · Coupang Play · Disney+ (Mac only) Netflix does not play in the iPhone browser (Netflix's policy). It works in Safari on iPad and Mac. [What we don't do] · No account, no sign-in. · Nothing you watch, read or type leaves your device. · No ads. SubLater is an independent product, not affiliated with Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Viki or Coupang Play. Each service needs its own account. [Free and Pro] · Everything in Pro is open for 14 days after install. The app doesn't lock when the trial ends. · Free after the trial: subtitle delay (2.0 s, on or off), dual subtitles, jump / replay / loop, auto-pause, word meanings, linking marks (dictation 10 lines a day, up to 50 saved lines) · Pro: adjustable delay (0–5 s), Reveal mode, the sound line, unlimited dictation, 5,000 saved lines, phrasal-verb & idiom notes, ladder replay [Subscription] SubLater Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly. · Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. · It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. · Manage or cancel it in your device's App Store account settings. · Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ · Privacy Policy: https://sublater.netlify.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

MediaDict LITE4 screens
SubLater2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MediaDict LITE at none against SubLater's 2. MediaDict LITE also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). SubLater's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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. SubLater sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. MediaDict LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediaDict LITE ships an update every 2 weeks, SubLater every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MediaDict LITE versus SubLater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaDict LITESubLater
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCoCO SWINGHyun jun Yang

In-app purchases

None

MediaDict LITE

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SubLater

Subscriptions2
  • SubLater Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • SubLater Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MediaDict LITE free?
MediaDict LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SubLater free?
SubLater is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MediaDict LITE or SubLater have ads?
Neither MediaDict LITE nor SubLater shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MediaDict LITE or SubLater?
MediaDict LITE ships an update every 2 weeks, and SubLater every 5 days. Most recently, MediaDict LITE was updated on October 23, 2026 and SubLater on October 21, 2026.

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