# Alloy Books — Hybrid Language Novels

> Hybrid language novels for contextual vocabulary learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Eric Solberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alloy-books/id6460766559 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eric Solberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208036388)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.33/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-08-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alloy-books/id6460766559/reviews.md

## What is Alloy Books?

What are Alloy Books?
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Alloy Books are hybrid language novels, which is our invention to help you learn a new language by offering books where most of the words are in your native language, but some of the words are translated into a different language.

How do Alloy Books help me learn a new language?
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Numerous studies have proven that reading grows your vocabulary. This is because your brain can naturally pick up on the meaning of new words based on its surrounding context. But what if you aren’t fluent enough to read a book entirely in a different language?

That’s where Alloy Books come in. 


We incrementally translate words so that you can learn at a reasonable pace while still enjoying the majority of the story in your native language.

Isn't that a [buena] idea?!
            
...Did you infer that the Spanish word "buena" means "good"?

What languages do we offer?
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Currently we offer the following languages. We will be adding more in the near future.

- Arabic
- Bengali
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- English
- French
- German
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Javanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Punjabi
- Russian
- Spanish
- Turkish
- Vietnamese

## Key features

- Hybrid language novels
- Contextual word translation
- Vocabulary building
- Multiple language options
- Enjoyable reading experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alloy-books/id6460766559/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Pay before trying

*2024-08-03*

You cannot see the books available or try anything at all without first paying $2. I’m not going to create a monthly subscription with such little information about your product.

### 1/5 — Great idea but wont load

*2024-07-14*

App does not work

## Frequently asked questions about Alloy Books

### What are Alloy Books?

Alloy Books are a unique type of novel designed to help you learn a new language. They feature a blend of your native language with incrementally translated words from your target language.

### How do Alloy Books help with language learning?

By reading Alloy Books, your brain can naturally infer the meaning of new words from their context, similar to how studies show reading grows vocabulary. This method allows for learning at a reasonable pace while still enjoying the story.

### What languages are available on Alloy Books?

Currently, Alloy Books offers Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese. More languages are planned for the future.

### What is the pricing for Alloy Books?

Alloy Books is free to download and use. There is an 'Unlimited Monthly' subscription plan available for $1.99 per month, which likely offers full access to content.

### What is the age rating for Alloy Books?

Alloy Books is rated for ages 12 and up, making it suitable for young adults and older learners interested in language acquisition.

### On which devices can I use Alloy Books?

Alloy Books is currently supported on iPhones and iPads, allowing for language learning on the go.

### How often is Alloy Books updated?

Alloy Books was last updated on August 15, 2023, with version 1.0. The initial release date was August 14, 2023, indicating recent development.

### Does Alloy Books have ads?

No, Alloy Books does not contain advertisements. This provides an uninterrupted learning experience for users.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2023-08-15

No release notes.

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