# Subtitles Viewer! vs Video Translator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subtitles Viewer! at 70% against Video Translator's 11%. Subtitles Viewer! also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). Video Translator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subtitles Viewer! sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Video Translator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subtitles Viewer! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subtitles Viewer! has 397 ratings behind it against 35, 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 11% of Video Translator's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtitles Viewer! | Video Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtitles-viewer/id877811411/reviews)** | [2.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-translator/id1490715898/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **397** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 10.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Grummitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/850010899) | [kouki yuza](https://appshunter.io/developer/956088972) |

## 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


### Video Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-translator/id1490715898)

Translate text directly from your screen, including within videos and images. This app supports 140 languages and allows for real-time translation of foreign language apps, websites, and media.

**Highlights:** Screen translation for apps and websites, Translate text in videos, Translate text in images and screenshots, Supports 140 languages, Real-time translation, Extract text from videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 points | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 points | $8.99 | one-time |
| 5000 points | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subtitles Viewer! free?

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

### Is Video Translator free?

Video Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subtitles Viewer! or Video Translator?

Subtitles Viewer! is rated higher. Subtitles Viewer! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 397 ratings, while Video Translator averages 2.3 from 35 ratings.

### Do Subtitles Viewer! or Video Translator have ads?

Video Translator shows ads; Subtitles Viewer! does not.

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

Subtitles Viewer! ships an update every 2 months, and Video Translator every 2 months. Most recently, Subtitles Viewer! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Video Translator on November 3, 2026.

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