Readibu - Chinese novel reader

Readibu - Chinese novel reader

Read Chinese web novels

139 ratings
27 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 9, 2019
  • March 5, 2026
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Access a vast library of Chinese web novels, short stories, and children's tales. Enhance your learning with integrated dictionary lookups, text-to-speech, and pinyin display. Premium features offer advanced tools like sentence translation and offline reading for an immersive language learning experience.

Explore Chinese web novels
Tap for character definitions
Reader mode for web pages
Pinyin/zhuyin display
Text-to-speech
Offline reading (Premium)
Sentence translation (Premium)
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What's New in Readibu

2.2.1

March 5, 2026

Novel/story titles in Discover now come with English translations. Thanks for using Readibu!

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User reviews

Amazing. Read out loud and to yourself.

I wish this was talked about more, I would have had an easier time learning mandarin. No AI slop, and using publicly available stories/articles, with options for zhuyin and pinyin (and traditional or simplified). The subscription is very affordable so I may give it a shot, but the free version is extremely usable, unlike most things I’ve tried so far. I hope readibu gets a bigger user base.
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Amazing app, can still improve

I really enjoy the idea of this app and it works very well. I can already feel my reading comprehension and motivation going way up, it’s amazing for learners. You can import your own materials, and it provides easy to access sites with more, the best of both worlds.

However, the audio doesn’t work for me, dictionaries won’t play it back. Also, this is not necessary, but I’d like stronger support for the site Archive of our Own which is an American fanfiction site but with a lot of Chinese language works.

In general, though, it’s a highly useful, fun, and well-designed app.
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PDF/ePUB Feature Request

Instead of web urls, I hope the app can also support PDFs and ePUBs as well.

Amazing Chinese Reader

I love this so much thank you for making it so easy to use and applicable for all sorts of Chinese content

Fantastic App

I used this app to progress from my HSK4 plateau to easily mastering HSK5. I’m a big fan of 武侠小说,after reading about 50万汉字 I’ve found my sense of tones has completely changed. My reading speed has increased several fold, and my listening comprehension is also far greater. The most important factor is just read for pleasure, and make sure to click on any word you don’t recognize AND any word you are not crystal clear of the tones on. Great and useful app, plus the definitions I find are more accurate than even Pleco’s!
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FAQ

What is Readibu?

Readibu is an application designed for reading Chinese web novels, short stories, and children's stories. It aims to help users absorb the Chinese language while enjoying engaging content from native Chinese websites.

What are the key features of Readibu?

Key features include exploring popular Chinese novels, tapping on characters for definitions, opening web pages in a reader mode for immersive reading, text-to-speech functionality, pinyin/zhuyin display, and simplified/traditional Chinese conversion. Premium features offer sentence translation, offline reading, and more.

How much does Readibu cost?

The app offers a free version with core reading features. Premium features are available through a subscription model, with options for 1-month, 3-month, and 12-month plans. Free trials are included with all plans.

What devices is Readibu compatible with?

The app is available on iOS devices, as payments are processed through iTunes Account. Users can manage and cancel subscriptions within their iTunes Account settings.

Who would benefit from using Readibu?

Readibu is ideal for Chinese language learners who want to move beyond traditional learning methods and immerse themselves in authentic content. It's also suitable for native Chinese speakers looking for a convenient way to read web novels and stories.