Comparison

Subtitles Viewer! vs SubReader

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

Head to head
About

Subtitles Viewer!

This app allows you to view subtitles on your iOS device, synchronized with movies or TV shows playing on your screen. It's ideal for enjoying content in your native language, especially in cinemas or for those who are hard of hearing.

Highlights
  • Synchronized subtitle viewing
  • Cinema and TV movie support
  • Native language subtitles
  • Assistance for hard of hearing
  • Extensive language support
  • Download from opensubtitles.org
Features
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View subtitles on your iOS device synchronized with television or movies on your TV, or at the cinema. Brilliant for when you're at a cinema watching a movie, and you need subtitles in your native language! Great for the hard of hearing and deaf community. Satisfied users have described this app as "awesome" and "a godsend". Subscribe for unlimited subtitle downloads and uploads. If you prefer, extra download credits are available as in-app purchases. Download three subtitles for free. Subtitles available in English, Spanish(Español), Arabic(العربية), Bengali, Chinese(中文), Danish(dansk), Dutch(Nederlands), French(français), German(Deutsch), Greek(ελληνικά), Japanese(日本語), Javanese(basa Jawa), Hebrew(עברית), Italian(italiano), Korean(한국어), Malay(bahasa Melayu), Polish(język polski), Portuguese(português), Punjabi, Russian(русский язык), Sweden(Svenska), Thai(ไทย), Turkish(Türkçe) and Vietnamese(Tiếng Việt). Subtitles are downloaded from the huge database of subtitles at opensubtitles.org. As subtitles are contributed to opensubtitles by volunteers, the time it takes for subtitles to become available after a movie release can vary. Unlimited Subscription: • Monthly unlimited downloads and uploads • Annual unlimited downloads and uploads Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in iOS Settings, or at https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.interactivecoconut.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.interactivecoconut.com/terms-of-use/

About

SubReader

This app reads subtitles aloud for movies and shows, enhancing accessibility for viewers. It works with major streaming services, in cinemas, and for personal movie collections. A premium subscription unlocks advanced AI voices and full streaming service access.

Highlights
  • Reads subtitles aloud
  • Works with streaming services
  • Cinema subtitle support
  • AI-powered voices
  • Anonymous usage
  • Free for cinema use
Features
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SubReader gives you the opportunity to read subtitles aloud on your favorite movies and shows. You can use SubReader no matter if you watch movies on the big streaming services like Netflix, HBO Nordic and Viaplay, in the cinema or on movies in the school. SubReader is a completely anonymous tool that you can bring for a movie night or to the cinema. SubReader is completely free to use in the cinema and if you wish to get subtitles read aloud on your favourite streaming services, you can become a member of the SubReader Plus family. As a paid member you get free access to spoken subtitles on Netflix, HBO Nordic and Viaplay. On top of that you get access to the best voices that are based on artificial intelligence, which makes them sound smooth and human-like. -------------------------------------------------------------- If you choose to purchase SubReader Plus, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current SubReader Plus subscription price starts at $9.99 USD/month. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you choose not to buy a SubReader Plus subscription, you can still use the app for free in cinemas supporting SubReader. Privacy policy: https://subreader.dk/privacy Terms of use: https://subreader.dk/terms

Screenshots

Subtitles Viewer!4 screens
SubReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subtitles Viewer! at 69% against SubReader's 25%. Subtitles Viewer! also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). SubReader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Subtitles Viewer! sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and SubReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subtitles Viewer! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subtitles Viewer! has 396 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Subtitles Viewer!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of SubReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subtitles Viewer! ships an update every 2 months, SubReader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Subtitles Viewer! versus SubReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtitles Viewer!SubReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (396 ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings396 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig GrummittSubreader ApS

Customer experience

Subtitles Viewer!

All ratings396 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.0%

SubReader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Subtitles Viewer!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on search
  • Incorrect/fake subtitles downloaded
  • Subtitle files not syncing properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually adjust subtitle timing
  • More languages and subtitle options
  • Seamless integration with streaming services
  • Earn credits through ads or other means

SubReader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Subtitles Viewer!

Subscriptions2
  • Subtitles Pro monthly$6.991 Month
  • Subtitles Pro Annually$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • One credit$0.99
  • Five credits$2.99
  • Ten credits$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Subtitle uploads$4.99
  • Unlimited subtitle downloads$6.99
3 purchases

SubReader

Subscriptions3
  • SubReader Plus14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SubReader Plus$5.991 Month
  • SubReader Plus14 Days trial$37.991 Year

Questions

Is Subtitles Viewer! free?
Subtitles Viewer! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubReader free?
SubReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subtitles Viewer! or SubReader?
Subtitles Viewer! is rated higher. Subtitles Viewer! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while SubReader averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Subtitles Viewer! or SubReader have ads?
SubReader shows ads; Subtitles Viewer! does not.
Which is updated more often, Subtitles Viewer! or SubReader?
Subtitles Viewer! ships an update every 2 months, and SubReader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Subtitles Viewer! was updated on September 23, 2026 and SubReader on September 21, 2026.

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