# Simply Fluent: Read & Learn — Language Learning with Books

> Learn languages through reading with contextual translations and personalized vocabulary building. (iPhone/iPad app by Simply Fluent OU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-fluent-read-and-learn/id1592121412 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simply Fluent OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561793854)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish and 30 more
- Released: 2025-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-fluent-read-and-learn/id1592121412/reviews.md

## What is Simply Fluent?

A reading app that helps you learn a language by yourself. Pick up a book at your level and translate any word or phrase to see the meaning it has in that sentence.

Save a word and its meaning is shown above it in every book after that. The common words come back on every page, so the more you read, the less you look up.

• Books in 45 languages, at every level
• Short stories and classics retold in today's language
• Import your own books and read them the same way
• Have your own AI assistant write you a story and read it here
• The grammar behind any word or phrase, with examples
• Any book read aloud while the pages turn
• Flashcards of every word you save
• Starting from zero? In a growing number of languages you can learn the alphabet and your first 100 words first

Start a free trial of Premium or use the limited free version.

## Key features

- Contextual word translations
- Automatic vocabulary saving
- Personalized flashcards
- Import EPUB/PDF
- Offline reading
- Read-aloud functionality
- Progress tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Quarterly | $14.99 | per 3 months |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-fluent-read-and-learn/id1592121412/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very deceptive

*2025-10-14*

The promotional materials make it sound like there are tons of actual books available.   There are none, only a handful of generic, boring stories for each level of difficulty.   The stories could have been written by AI.  The app is also pretty buggy. I’m sorry to report this because, when working properly, the translation and flash card functions are very cool.

**Developer response:** Hi, since version 1.8.0 we've started providing modernized public domain books and will be adding more regularly.

## Frequently asked questions about Simply Fluent

### What is Simply Fluent's learning methodology?

Simply Fluent focuses on learning through reading. It helps users overcome the hurdle of encountering unfamiliar words in books by providing contextual translations and reinforcing vocabulary through automatic flashcards and highlighting.

### How does Simply Fluent track progress?

Simply Fluent tracks words read, words saved, and overall vocabulary growth. This allows users to see their progress over time without feeling pressured, focusing instead on enjoying the stories they are reading.

### Can I use Simply Fluent offline?

Yes, you can download books and read them without an internet connection. Your vocabulary building and reading progress continue even when you are offline.

### What languages does Simply Fluent support?

Simply Fluent supports over 40 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic. New languages and content are added regularly.

### What are the subscription options for Simply Fluent?

Simply Fluent offers monthly, quarterly, and yearly subscription plans. These plans include free trial periods ranging from 3 to 14 days, depending on the chosen tier.

### Does Simply Fluent have ads?

No, Simply Fluent does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for subscription plans.

### What devices is Simply Fluent available on?

Simply Fluent is available on iPhone and iPad devices. The app is designed for Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How does Simply Fluent handle idioms and nuanced meanings?

Simply Fluent provides translations that understand context, meaning they offer the specific definition that fits the sentence. This includes handling idioms, phrases, and nuanced meanings accurately.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-09-28

Simply Fluent 2.0 is the app I wanted to build all along.

I started building it as a side project in 2018 because I wanted to read in Dutch and get lost in a story. The first time I saw the meaning of a word right above the line, reading felt different, and that's when I committed to it. This year I reimagined the whole thing. Every screen is new and the app is rebuilt from the ground up, because I wanted it to be somewhere you'd happily spend an evening with a book.

What I want hasn't changed. I want you to enjoy reading and build a big vocabulary one book at a time, until one day you put the phone down and read a paper book in your new language.

For years I had to tell people to go somewhere else first and come back when they were ready. That never made sense to me, so I've started building paths that get you into reading sooner. You can learn a new alphabet and your first 100 words right here, then read your first page. There's still a lot to do and a lot more languages to support, but it's taking shape.

The reader is where you spend most of your time, so that's where I put the most care. Translate any word or phrase and you see the meaning it has in this sentence. If you want the grammar behind it, open an insight. Once you save a word, its meaning is shown above it in every book after that, so page by page you look up less. And on the days you'd rather listen, any book can be read to you while the pages turn.

If you used the old app, all your saved words are still here. Thank you to everyone who has been with me since the first version. A lot of 2.0 exists because of what you told me, so if you have an idea or a question, tell me. I read everything.

Marco

### 1.10.0 — 2026-09-02

This update adds an in-app preview of the next version of Simply Fluent. Open the app to see what's coming.

### 1.9.0 — 2026-04-10

What's new:

- 20+ new languages: Simply Fluent now supports over 40 languages including Thai, Vietnamese, Hindi, Korean, Arabic, and many more
- Modernized Classics: full-length classics from authors like Jane Austen and Jules Verne, rewritten in modern language so you learn words people use today
- Redesigned browse: find your next read faster with filters for content type, CEFR level, and genre
- CEFR grade badges: every story shows its level (A1 to C2) so you can pick the right difficulty at a glance

### 1.8.1 — 2026-02-22

Bug fixes

### 1.8.0 — 2026-02-02

- Reader settings menu while reading
- Reading challenges with progress tracking
- Improved onboarding
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

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