
Parallèle Reader
Your books in two languages
About
Read books side-by-side in two languages with a clean translation. Test your language skills by hiding and revealing translations, and build a personal vocabulary. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable themes and reading stats.
What's New in Parallèle Reader
1.1
September 18, 2026
New Features: - Translate on Select. Turn it on and the translation panel opens the moment you finish selecting a passage - no menu, no extra tap. Translate now also sits in the first row of the selection menu, instead of behind "More". - Share books straight to Parallèle. Long-press a file in Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive or a Mail attachment, tap Share, and choose Parallèle. - Read PDFs as their original pages, with a tap to switch to reflowed text for your own font and size. Highlights work in both views, on the same words. - Four new reading fonts - Baskerville, STIX Two Text, EB Garamond and Literata - bringing the total to seven. Text goes much larger now, a given size looks the same whichever font you choose, and justified text is available on wider screens. Improvements: - Set a book's source language yourself in split view. If a book is labelled with the wrong language, you can correct it from the reader, and split view follows your choice instead of deciding for you. - Typography that follows the book. Verse keeps its line breaks, quotations are set as quotations, lists are laid out as lists, and scene breaks are visible. Centring and small capitals now come from the book's own stylesheet rather than being guessed at. - Library sorting is easier to reach and does more. It lives in the Library tab itself now - sort by Date Added, Title, Author, Last Opened or Type, in either direction, with an option to put books already on your device first. List and Grid views are both still there. - More reading settings sync between your devices - font, size, theme, spacing and margins. - Plus many smaller refinements to reading layout, typography and reliability.
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FAQ
What is Parallèle Reader?
Parallèle Reader is a reading application designed for bilingual users and language learners. It allows you to read books side-by-side in two languages, with a clean translation appearing next to the original text.
Can I read my own books with Parallèle Reader?
Yes, you can import your own EPUB, PDF, and text files into Parallèle Reader. The app also includes five classic books for free in their original languages.
Does Parallèle Reader support offline translation?
Yes, Parallèle Reader offers offline translation using Apple's on-device engine once your languages are downloaded. You can also connect your own DeepL key for translation.
How does Parallèle Reader help with language learning?
Parallèle Reader aids language learning by providing side-by-side translations, allowing you to test yourself by hiding and revealing translations, and building a personal vocabulary list as you read.
What are the pricing details for Parallèle Reader?
Parallèle Reader offers a 7-day free trial. After the trial period, a single one-time purchase unlocks the full functionality of the app.
Is my reading data private with Parallèle Reader?
Yes, your reading remains private. iCloud sync is optional and only connects your devices via your Apple ID. On-device translation ensures your data does not reach external servers.
What devices does Parallèle Reader support?
Parallèle Reader is available on iPhone and iPad, with iCloud sync allowing you to keep your reading progress, highlights, and vocabulary consistent across both devices.
How often is Parallèle Reader updated?
The latest version of Parallèle Reader is 1.1, which was last updated on September 18, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.





