# Parallel Texts Reader

> Read books with integrated parallel translations and audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Ivan Savchenko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-texts-reader/id659965112 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ivan Savchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/604749110)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Ukrainian
- Released: 2013-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-texts-reader/id659965112/reviews.md

## What is Parallel Texts Reader?

Application for reading books with parallel translation. Allows you to listen and see the translation of any sentence while reading. Constantly updated library of books - we are adding books every month.

Now the library has more then 370 books:
- English - Russian
- English - French
- English - German
- English - Italian
- English - Spanish
- English - Ukrainian
- English - Polish
- English - Chinese
- Russian - English
- Russian - French
- French - Russian
- French - English
- French - Ukrainian
- French - Polish
- Spanish - Russian
- Spanish - English
- Spanish - Ukrainian
- German - Russian
- German - Ukrainian
- German - English
- Danish - English
- Norwegian - English
- Hebrew - Russian
- Estonian - Russian

Touch any part of the text to see the translation.
To memorize, transcribe, translate or listen the word, tap and hold your finger on it.
Reverse mode allows you to change the primary language into the translated language, that is, for example from English-Spanish to Spanish-English.

## Key features

- Parallel text translation
- Listen to sentence translations
- Tap for word details
- Extensive book library
- Multiple language pairs
- Reverse translation mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-texts-reader/id659965112/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Audiobooks not working

*2024-03-30, version 1.3.4*

I can’t get any of the books to make sound in any language. And also, even if they were working, there are so few of them. I can read German without needing the audio but I need the Russian audio to truly learn.

### 1/5 — Doesn‘t work anymore

*2023-05-21, version 1.3.4*

Please help, I can‘t download any books anymore. I had a book I was reading. I wanted to go back and refresh the list. Now I got nothing. Deletedthe App

### 3/5 — Было чудесное приложение…

*2023-02-06*

Теперь не загружается даже стартовая страница на айфоне :с

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2022-06-10*

Загрузил. Языки не открывает.

### 1/5 — не стоит своих денег

*2021-09-18*

заплатил, но приложение работает только онлайн, называется ‘читалка параллельных текстов’, но по факту перевод открывается на отдельной странице, нет возможности параллельно’ просмотреть английский и русский вариант. Google translate намного удобнее

### 1/5 — Не корректная работа приложения

*2021-06-10*

При загрузке приложения языки не загрузились , не работает

### 5/5 — Easy to use however…

*2021-06-08, version 1.3.4*

I absolutely love this app but it won’t show any books in the library anymore, it says failed to load the list of languages. Is there any way this can be fixed?

### 1/5 — исправьте,пожалуйста

*2021-05-08*

с недавнего времени при включении приложения выдаёт «ошибка при получении списка языков»

### 5/5 — Обновите приложение

*2020-10-05*

Просьба разработчика обновить приложение до версии схожей с вариантом на Андройде.

### 3/5 — Не понятно((

*2020-07-30, version 1.3.4*

Как включить аудио?

## Frequently asked questions about Parallel Texts Reader

### What languages does Parallel Texts Reader support?

Parallel Texts Reader supports numerous language pairs, including English-Russian, English-French, English-German, English-Italian, English-Spanish, English-Ukrainian, English-Polish, English-Chinese, Russian-English, Russian-French, French-Russian, French-English, French-Ukrainian, French-Polish, Spanish-Russian, Spanish-English, Spanish-Ukrainian, German-Russian, German-Ukrainian, German-English, Danish-English, Norwegian-English, Hebrew-Russian, and Estonian-Russian.

### How does the translation feature work in Parallel Texts Reader?

When reading a book, you can touch any part of the text to see its translation. The app also allows you to listen to the translation of any sentence as you read.

### Can I interact with individual words in Parallel Texts Reader?

Yes, you can tap and hold your finger on a word to transcribe, translate, or listen to its pronunciation. This feature aids in memorization and deeper understanding.

### How often is the book library in Parallel Texts Reader updated?

The library is constantly updated, with new books being added every month. Currently, it features over 370 books across various language combinations.

### Is Parallel Texts Reader available on multiple devices?

Yes, Parallel Texts Reader is supported on iPhones, iPads, and iPods, making it accessible for users across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### What is the age rating for Parallel Texts Reader?

Parallel Texts Reader has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners.

### Does Parallel Texts Reader have ads?

No, Parallel Texts Reader is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted reading and learning experience for its users.

### What is the user rating for Parallel Texts Reader?

Parallel Texts Reader has a user rating of 4.0 stars based on 10 ratings, indicating a generally positive reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.4 — 2019-03-13

- iPhone X support
- subscription removed, all books are free now

### 1.3.3 — 2016-09-09

- icon update

### 1.3.2 — 2016-07-11

- fixes for books written from right to left

### 1.3.1 — 2016-06-05

- shows the number of audiobooks in language list

### 1.3 — 2016-03-22

- audiobooks support

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