Est. 2026
PreWatch

Learn a film’s words before you watch it. For English learners, on iPhone.

PriceFree to start

Cover story

Know the word before it’s said!

Learn a film’s words at your level. Then watch it anywhere you like.

Download on the App StoreHow it works

The first episode of every series is free.

Word · C1

subconscious

the part of your mind you aren’t aware of

Fig. 1

Feature · How it works

Learn by day. Watch tonight.

PreWatch reads a film’s subtitles and finds the words you don’t know yet. Here’s what you do with them, in five steps.

  1. No. 01 · Pick

    Pick what to watch.

    A film, or the next episode of your series. Every title’s words, idioms and phrasal verbs are already pulled out of its subtitles, with the line each one is said in. Missing a title? Request it, and the most-wanted ones are added first.

    Admit oneNo. 01

    The Discover tab: films for a B2 learner and a shelf of dramas

  2. No. 02 · Readiness

    See what’s left to learn.

    Pick your level once, A1 to C2, or take the ten-question quiz. PreWatch counts the words in a title you don’t know yet and shows how ready you are to watch it. A word learned once stays learned in every title after.

    Admit oneNo. 02

    Inception’s page: 71% ready with 38 words to go, and its most-said words

  3. No. 03 · Study

    Learn them in a few minutes a day.

    On the bus, at lunch, between classes. Swipe right on the words you already know. The rest come as cards with the line they’re said in, the meaning in plain English and, when you’re stuck, a translation into your language.

    Admit oneNo. 03

    A study card for “subconscious”, with the line it’s said in and its meaning

  4. No. 04 · Watch

    Press play, anywhere.

    PreWatch doesn’t play films. Watch on Netflix, Apple TV, Disney+ or at the cinema, as you always do. If you’d like a hand, open Learn along the film: every word in the order it’s said, with the time it comes up.

    Admit oneNo. 04

    Inception’s word list: four words to go, in the order they’re heard, each with its line

  5. No. 05 · Review

    Keep them for good.

    Learned words come back as reviews: a day later, then six days, then longer each time you remember. One list across every film, with a daily reminder if you want one. Reviews are always free.

    Admit oneNo. 05

    A review card for “go along with”, met four days ago in Sherlock

That’s the show

Five steps. Now press play.

Download on the App Store
The Discover tab: films for a B2 learner and a shelf of dramasInception’s page: 71% ready with 38 words to go, and its most-said wordsA study card for “subconscious”, with the line it’s said in and its meaningInception’s word list: four words to go, in the order they’re heard, each with its lineA review card for “go along with”, met four days ago in Sherlock

Premium

Subscription rates

The first episode of every series and a set of films are free, with no time limit. Premium opens every film and every episode on PreWatch.

One month
$7.99
One yearSave 53%
$44.99
For life, pay once
$129.99

Prices in US dollars; the App Store shows yours in your currency. Buy in the app; manage or cancel in your iPhone’s Settings.

Letters to the editor

You asked.

Before you download

What does PreWatch do with a film?

It reads the film’s subtitles and pulls out every word, idiom and phrasal verb, with the line each one is said in. You learn the ones you don’t know yet before you watch, so the film makes sense without pausing.

Does PreWatch play the film?

No. PreWatch gets you ready, and you watch wherever you already do: Netflix, Apple TV, Disney+, the cinema. There’s nothing to connect.

What’s my level, and how does the app know it?

Your English level on the A1 to C2 scale. Pick it when you start, or take the ten-question quiz, and change it any time in Profile → Your level. PreWatch then shows you each title’s words at your level and the one above, leaving out the ones you’ve marked as known.

Which titles are free?

The first episode of every series and the films marked free. Reviews of the words you’ve learned are always free.

A film I want isn’t there.

Search for it in Discover and tap Request this title. Each request is a vote, and the most-wanted titles are added first. Most arrive within a day to a week; some take longer. You can request 2 titles a day.

Can I see meanings in my own language?

Every card has the meaning in plain English, and a Translate button under it. Translation runs on your iPhone, in the languages Apple’s Translation offers; the first time, iOS downloads the language.

Is there an Android version?

No. PreWatch is for iPhone, with iOS 26 or later.

Your account

How do I restore Premium on a new iPhone?

Sign in to PreWatch with the same Apple or Google account, then go to Profile → Settings → Restore purchases. Your iPhone has to use the Apple Account you paid with.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Apple manages subscriptions. On your iPhone, open Settings → your name → Subscriptions → PreWatch, or Profile → Settings → Manage subscription in the app. Premium stays until the end of the period you’ve paid for.

How do I get a refund?

Apple handles all payments and refunds. Ask for one at reportaproblem.apple.com.

How do I turn the daily reminder on or off?

Profile → Settings → Daily review reminder.

How do I delete my account?

Profile → Settings → Delete account. Your words, progress and streak are removed for good. Deleting your account doesn’t cancel an App Store subscription, so cancel that first in your iPhone’s Settings.

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