# Subtitles Viewer! vs Ichthus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ichthus at none against Subtitles Viewer!'s 7. Ichthus also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Ichthus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subtitles Viewer! ships an update every 2 months, Ichthus monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtitles Viewer! | Ichthus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitles-viewer/id877811411/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **396** | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 57 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) | [Gorge Zaky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478510920) |

## 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


### Ichthus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichthus/id1478510921)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subtitles Viewer! free?

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

### Is Ichthus free?

Ichthus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Subtitles Viewer! or Ichthus have ads?

Neither Subtitles Viewer! nor Ichthus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subtitles Viewer! or Ichthus?

Subtitles Viewer! ships an update every 2 months, and Ichthus monthly. Most recently, Subtitles Viewer! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ichthus on September 13, 2026.

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