# Subtitles Viewer! vs SubReader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtitles Viewer! | SubReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitles-viewer/id877811411/reviews)** | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subreader/id1105856178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **396** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Grummitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/850010899) | [Subreader ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105856177) |

## What reviewers say

### Subtitles Viewer!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitles-viewer/id877811411)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subtitles Pro monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Subtitles Pro Annually | $24.99 | per year |
| One credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ten credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Subtitle uploads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited subtitle downloads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and synced subtitles
- 💡 Helpful for deaf/hard of hearing users
- 💡 Works well in cinemas and with streaming
- 👍 Customizable subtitle options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent subtitle timing/sync issues
- 🐛 Crashes and errors when searching/downloading
- 🔍 Limited library of available subtitles
- 💰 Paid credits required after initial free usage

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on search
- Incorrect/fake subtitles downloaded
- Subtitle files not syncing properly

**Requested features**

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


### SubReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subreader/id1105856178)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubReader Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| SubReader Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| SubReader Plus | $37.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*