# Subtitles Viewer! vs Subtitle Reader Text to Speech

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subtitles Viewer! at 70% against Subtitle Reader Text to Speech's 33%. Subtitles Viewer! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 3.9). Subtitle Reader Text to Speech's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Subtitle Reader Text to Speech asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subtitles Viewer! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subtitles Viewer! has 398 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Subtitles Viewer!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Subtitle Reader Text to Speech's.

Subtitles Viewer! ships an update every 2 months, Subtitle Reader Text to Speech every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtitles Viewer! | Subtitle Reader Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitles-viewer/id877811411/reviews)** | [3.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitle-reader-text-to-speech/id1466194073/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **398** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Grummitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/850010899) | [Matrix Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457004046) |

## 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


### Subtitle Reader Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitle-reader-text-to-speech/id1466194073)

Listen to downloaded subtitles in your preferred language while watching foreign films. Import subtitles via URL or search directly from opensubtitles.org. Offers language selection and synchronization tools.

**Highlights:** Listen to downloaded subtitles, Import subtitles via URL, Search subtitles on opensubtitles.org, Language selection, Synchronization and timing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subtitles Viewer! free?

Subtitles Viewer! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Subtitle Reader Text to Speech free?

Subtitle Reader Text to Speech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subtitles Viewer! or Subtitle Reader Text to Speech?

Subtitles Viewer! is rated higher. Subtitles Viewer! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while Subtitle Reader Text to Speech averages 3.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do Subtitles Viewer! or Subtitle Reader Text to Speech have ads?

Subtitle Reader Text to Speech shows ads; Subtitles Viewer! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subtitles Viewer! or Subtitle Reader Text to Speech?

Subtitles Viewer! ships an update every 2 months, and Subtitle Reader Text to Speech every 8 months. Most recently, Subtitles Viewer! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Subtitle Reader Text to Speech on October 23, 2026.

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