# LinguaRead: Learn by Reading — Spanish, French & German books

> Spanish, French & German books (iPhone/iPad app by Yevgenii Kryzhanivskyi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linguaread-learn-by-reading/id6752629153 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yevgenii Kryzhanivskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778319692)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-10-16

## What is LinguaRead?

Read real books in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and 25 more languages. Tap any word to see what it means in this exact sentence, save it as a flashcard, and keep reading. Free, no account, no ads.

LinguaRead is an EPUB reader built for language learners. Instead of a dictionary that lists ten meanings, you get the one that fits the sentence you are reading, including idioms, slang and figurative language.

READ REAL BOOKS
• Import any EPUB: classics, modern novels, textbooks
• Free public-domain classics from Project Gutenberg in 30 languages, right inside the app
• Curated starter picks for learners in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and more
• Clean, quiet reader with progress tracking and daily reading goals

TRANSLATIONS THAT FIT THE SENTENCE
• Tap a word: meaning in context, not a generic definition
• Tap the info button for a full explanation of grammar and usage
• Translate the whole sentence when you need more
• Hear the pronunciation of any word

FLASHCARDS WITH CONTEXT
• Every saved word keeps the sentence it came from
• Spaced repetition with adjustable intervals runs your daily review
• Streaks, goals and reminders keep you consistent
• Word notifications during the day, export your deck to CSV for Anki or Quizlet

WORKS EVERYWHERE
• iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro
• iCloud sync of your library, progress and flashcards
• Only 19 MB, works offline for reading and review

PRIVACY FIRST
• No account, no tracking, no ads
• Your books and progress stay on your device or in your own iCloud
• Only the selected text is sent for translation, in real time, and never stored
• Bring your own OpenAI, Anthropic or Gemini API key if you prefer

PRICING
Free: unlimited reading, flashcards and study tools, plus 5 contextual translations per day.
Premium (optional): unlimited translations and early access to newer AI models. Monthly or yearly, cancel anytime.

Languages in the library: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Greek, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian.

Privacy Policy: https://yevgenii.dev/projects/linguaread/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |


## Is LinguaRead safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess LinguaRead.

## Is LinguaRead legit?

LinguaRead: Learn by Reading appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for LinguaRead is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2026-10-05

- New look: Reading, Learning and Profile, in warm paper-and-ink colours with the Literata typeface.
- Tap any word to get its meaning in that sentence, plus Why?, Grammar and the sentence translation, in one card.
- Long-press to select text: translate a phrase, save it, copy or share it.
- Saved words are marked on the page. Open any word back in its book.
- Book level and how much of a book you already know.
- Redesigned for iPad, with a sidebar and a two-page spread in landscape.

### 2.3 — 2026-08-01

- New: Connect your own AI provider using your personal API key.
- Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.2 — 2026-06-29

- Minor performance improvements.

### 2.1 — 2026-05-11

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 2.0 — 2026-02-16

Major design update. A fresh, cleaner interface that makes reading and learning more comfortable.

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