Tipword
Language Reactor is a favourite of language learners: it adds a second subtitle line and clickable words to Netflix and YouTube. It lives in Chrome, though. Tipword works everywhere on your Mac, from any video player to PDFs and chats.
At a glance
| Feature | Tipword | Language Reactor |
|---|---|---|
| Works in | Every app on your Mac | Chrome, on Netflix and YouTube |
| How you use it | Pause, hold ⌥ and point at a word | Dual subtitles; click a word |
| Learning tools | The meaning, right on the word | Saved words and phrases, more with Pro |
| Price | $12 once | Free; Pro is a subscription |
When Language Reactor is the better choice
- You study Netflix or YouTube in depth, line by line.
- You want dual subtitles and a saved word list.
- You watch in Chrome.
When Tipword is the better choice
- You watch in Safari, QuickTime, VLC or a streaming app.
- You also want help in PDFs, websites and chats.
- You’d rather keep one language on screen.
Questions
Can I use both?
Yes. Many learners use Language Reactor for Netflix in Chrome and Tipword for everything else.
Can I try Tipword?
Download it free. To start translating, add a license. If it’s not for you within 14 days, you get a full refund.
Try itTipword is $12 once, with no subscription. Download it, add a license, and if it’s not for you within 14 days you get a full refund. Download for Mac