# TingYue – Read Originals Easy — Help You Learn English Fast

> Foreign language reading and audiobook app with translation and learning tools. (iPhone/iPad app by 雪梅 王.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingyue-read-originals-easy/id645926554 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [雪梅 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/552249380)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 409 App Store ratings · 173 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 217 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2013-06-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingyue-read-originals-easy/id645926554/reviews.md

## What is TingYue?

TingYue is a reading and audiobook app designed for foreign language learners and extensive reading enthusiasts. It supports importing EPUB/text files, automatic full-text translation, and multi-engine text-to-speech (TTS), combined with learning tools and practice features to improve reading efficiency and language skills.

Core Features
  •	Full-Text Translation: Automatically translates paragraphs or entire pages into the target language. Translations can be displayed below the original text or side-by-side. Supports multiple translation engines (including Apple Translate, DeepL, Google, etc.).
  •	Smart Reading & TTS: Built-in multiple voice engines, supporting offline and cloud high-quality voices. Suitable for intensive listening and shadowing practice.
  •	Reading Assistance: Highlights new words, word frequency analysis, sentence parsing, biomimetic reading, speed reading and blurred text exercises, AI dictionary, AI explanations, helping focus and memory.
  •	Learning Tools: Create study sets, add images and example sentences, dictation exercises, export learning materials, supports custom study set sizes and review plans.
  •	Practice Modes: Chinese-to-English back translation, blurred text training, split-screen side-by-side reading, and other interactive modes, suitable for translation, speaking, and writing practice.
  •	Customization & Extensions: Supports custom translation/voice/AI engines (requires API keys), and allows saving custom translations and notes.

Target Users
  •	English and foreign language learners (beginner to advanced)
  •	Readers who enjoy extensive and deep reading
  •	Users preparing for translation or speaking exams
  •	Users who need high-quality TTS and listening practice

Membership Plans
  •	Reader Plan, subscription periods: lifetime
  •	Read Plus Plan, subscription periods: 1 month, 1 year, lifetime
  •	Listen Plus Plan, subscription periods: 1 month, 1 year, lifetime
  •	AI Plan, subscription periods: 1 month

Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

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Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.eareyereading.com/help/privacy.html
Cancel Subscription: https://support.apple.com/HT202039

## Key features

- Automatic full-text translation
- Multi-engine text-to-speech (TTS)
- Word highlighting and analysis
- AI dictionary and explanations
- Customizable study sets
- Interactive practice modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatGPT Speech Engine Starter | $2.99 | per month |
| TingYue Read Plus Annually | $29.99 | per year |
| TingYue Read Plus Annually | $29.99 | per year |
| TingYue Read Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| TingYue Listen Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TingYue Listen Plus Annually | $39.99 | per year |
| TingYue Pro Plan Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TingYue Pro Plan Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| TingYue Listen Plus Quarterly | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| TingYue AI Engine Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| TingYue AI Plan Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| MS Speech Engine Starter | $0.99 | per month |
| TingYue AI Engine Starter | $0.99 | per month |
| TingYue AI Engine Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 阅币礼包-Tier1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 阅币礼包-Tier3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 《爱情与金钱（书虫）》 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 听阅畅听会员（增强版） 1 个月 | $5.99 | one-time |
| TingYue AI Plus Lifetime | $139.99 | one-time |
| TingYue AI Lifetime | $54.99 | one-time |
| TingYue Listen Plus Lifetime | $84.99 | one-time |
| TingYue Reader Plan Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| TingYue Read Plus Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| 听阅畅听终身会员（畅读终身升级） | $69.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of TingYue?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for learning English
- 🚀 Fast translation and lookup
- 📚 Extensive book selection

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Imported books not showing up correctly
- Frequent login issues and account problems
- Audio playback stuttering and disconnections

**Most requested features**

- Improve PDF reading experience
- Add support for more languages
- Implement cross-device sync for books and progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 173)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingyue-read-originals-easy/id645926554/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 缺頁

*2026-05-11, version 8.10.15*

請問牛津樹第四級的繪本怎麼只有四本？請麻煩更新加入其它繪本，謝謝

### 2/5 — 無法恢復會籍

*2026-05-06, version 8.10.15*

在2021年購買永久會員，目前卻無法登錄，也無法合併帳戶

### 1/5 — 只會不斷詐取錢

*2026-05-03, version 8.10.15*

牛壞了 我買了688的終身暢飲會員 他本來可以讓我免費下載第三方書源 完了現在推出AI plan 得加488才能繼續使用這個功能😂

### 5/5 — Best reading app I have ever used

*2026-04-19, version 8.10.13*

I have tried so many reading app including Kindle, ReadEra, Reader but this is the app I like the most. It has Word wise as Kindle but also generate audio for many book.

### 5/5 — Add Google Vertex AI as a TTS provider

*2026-04-19*

Please add support for Google Vertex AI as a TTS provider.

### 1/5 — 呃錢

*2026-03-02, version 8.10.02*

比左永久費用 可以永久觀看，依家會員卻無法使用。呃人錢！

### 1/5 — 能不能优化一下老pad卡顿问题

*2026-02-04*

ipadmini5上运行最近几个版本都会过几秒钟卡顿一下，等了好几个版本了都没改善

**Developer response:** 我们这没有这个型号的设备…

### 5/5 — 非常好！

*2026-01-28, version 8.10.01*

已经使用三年看了十几本书 记单词也很方便 基本每天使用

### 4/5 — 可惜沒安卓版

*2026-01-19, version 8.9.99*

這app真的很不錯，會很想買用在閱讀器上，但現在好像只有iOS版

### 1/5 — 无法显示highlights

*2026-01-12, version 8.9.97*

为什么更新后的版本，点击查词后该页面的所有highlight 都会消失？

## Frequently asked questions about TingYue

### What does TingYue do?

TingYue is a reading and audiobook application designed to help foreign language learners and avid readers improve their skills. It provides features like automatic full-text translation, multi-engine text-to-speech, and various learning tools to enhance reading efficiency and language proficiency.

### What are the key learning features?

Key features include automatic paragraph or page translation displayed below or side-by-side with the original text, smart reading with multiple voice engines for listening practice, reading assistance tools like word highlighting and AI dictionary, and dedicated learning tools for creating study sets and dictation exercises.

### How much does TingYue cost?

The app offers various membership plans, including Reader Plan, Read Plus Plan, Listen Plus Plan, and AI Plan, with different subscription periods like 1 month, 1 year, and lifetime. Prices may vary by location, and subscriptions are managed through your iTunes account.

### What languages does TingYue support?

The app is primarily designed for English and foreign language learners. While the description focuses on English learning, the translation and TTS features suggest support for multiple languages, especially with the integration of various translation engines.

### What are some common use cases for TingYue?

Common use cases include practicing reading and listening comprehension for foreign languages, using the AI dictionary and translation features for understanding complex texts, creating personalized study sets for vocabulary and grammar, and engaging in practice modes like back translation for exam preparation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.10.26 — 2026-07-24

• Fixed selected text disappearing on every other selection while reading
• Fixed continuous scroll mode not resuming playback from the paused position on double-tap
• Fixed highlighted words not showing in the sidebar word list for PDF books
• Fixed a crash on Mac when tapping to redeem a coupon

### 8.10.25 — 2026-07-18

• New vertical continuous scroll reading mode for a smoother reading experience
• Unified blur rendering for sentences and translations with better performance
• Fixed Mac issue where pressing Enter confirmed notes instead of inserting a line break
• Improved WordWise: fixed garbled display for imported HTML dictionaries and enlarged tap target
• Fixed crashes with Azure TTS and CoreText rendering, plus various stability improvements

### 8.10.24 — 2026-07-16

• New vertical continuous scroll reading mode for a smoother reading experience
• Unified blur rendering for sentences and translations with better performance
• Fixed Mac issue where pressing Enter confirmed notes instead of inserting a line break
• Improved WordWise: fixed garbled display for imported HTML dictionaries and enlarged tap target
• Fixed crashes with Azure TTS and CoreText rendering, plus various stability improvements

### 8.10.23 — 2026-07-06

• WordWise hints: tap a hint to view its full content, fixed truncation and text overflow
• Fixed word definitions being clipped on iOS 26
• Fixed an occasional crash when using Apple Translation
• Fixed an issue where some local books could not be imported
• Fixed several sentence translation and AI lookup issues

### 8.10.22 — 2026-06-10

• Fixed audio player to correctly repeat the last sentence when using sentence loop count setting
• Simplified image configuration entry in learning details
• Added quick dictionary selector control in word menu
• Fixed reader members unable to read third-party source book content
• Fixed auto logout when looking up words after AI key expiration

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