# Whiz Reader

> Foreign language reading assistant with translation, annotation, and OCR. (iPhone/iPad app by Yesheng Liang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiz-reader/id1514342771 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yesheng Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514342770)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2020-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiz-reader/id1514342771/reviews.md

## What is Whiz Reader?

Whiz支持多种语言，是帮助阅读外文的APP。Whiz支持文件和任意网页的单词释义查询和文本选择翻译；更支持实时翻译，选择文本即可即时获取翻译。此外，文档标注、OCR和文档扫描功能使得阅读更加便捷。

点击查词
- 点击PDF文档上的任意单词，或自由选取单词，即可获取其释义。
- 可以选择使用系统内置词典，或者使用提供的在线词典进行查询。

文本翻译
- 选取一段文本即可快速进行翻译。
- 支持任意语言。

实时翻译
在阅读界面中，使用分屏视图即可进行实时翻译。在阅读界面选择文本，另一栏将自动显示对应的翻译。

PDF文档标注
可在PDF文档内使用Apple Pencil进行标注。可使用钢笔、荧光笔和橡皮三种标记工具，支持导出带标注的文件，支持设备间共享。暂不支持触摸添加标注。

剪贴板翻译
将应用分屏，在其他应用中复制内容，即可在本应用中获取翻译。

OCR与文档扫描
- 支持PDF文件的OCR功能，可将扫描版文件转换为可选择文本的、适用于Whiz单词查询和文本翻译的文件，可在应用内阅读，也可导出用于其他应用。
- 提供内置文档扫描仪，可用于扫描文档并保存至应用中。通过OCR功能还可转换为可选择文本的PDF文档。

生成PDF
可将网页及其他类型的文档保存为PDF文件。

单词收藏和文本收藏
查词时可收藏当前单词，可在收藏夹内查看、导出。另外，选取一段文本，可将其添加到收藏。

注：上述部分功能需要解锁高级功能。

## Key features

- Word definition lookup
- Text translation
- Real-time split-screen translation
- PDF annotation with Apple Pencil
- OCR and document scanning
- Clipboard translation
- Web page to PDF conversion

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 高级功能 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiz-reader/id1514342771/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Asking for assistance.

*2021-12-05*

Hello whiz developer, I am a whiz reader user, I like the operation of this software, it suits my reading habit, but recently I found that I have a problem with the translation function, I am more used to using Google Translate, but now the translation bar on the right side shows that it cannot be translated, it needs a code, I have upgraded to the advanced function at this stage, but the translation function I do not have a good I am unable to contact the developer from within the software, so I can only ask for help here, please contact me if there is a corresponding solution. I look forward to hearing from you.

## Frequently asked questions about Whiz Reader

### Does Whiz Reader have ads?

No, Whiz Reader does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does Whiz Reader support?

Whiz Reader is available on iPhone and iPad.

### How often is Whiz Reader updated?

The latest version, 4.4.4, was released on April 4, 2023. Updates are generally frequent to improve functionality.

### What is the age rating for Whiz Reader?

Whiz Reader has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content may be present or required for full functionality.

### Can I use Whiz Reader offline?

While some translation features may require an internet connection for online dictionaries, core functionalities like PDF annotation and OCR on local files can likely be used offline.

### What are the advanced features in Whiz Reader?

Advanced features, which require unlocking, likely include enhanced OCR capabilities, expanded translation options, and potentially cloud synchronization for annotations and collections.

### How does Whiz Reader handle document scanning?

Whiz Reader includes a built-in document scanner that allows you to scan documents and save them within the app. These scanned documents can then be processed with OCR to convert them into selectable text PDFs.

### What is the user sentiment for Whiz Reader?

Based on the available rating, Whiz Reader has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with a perfect 5.0 stars from one rating.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.4 — 2023-04-04

暂时关闭缩略图功能以修复 iOS 16 上的标注抖动问题。

### 4.4.3 — 2022-10-03

修复Google翻译无法使用的问题。注意：Google翻译无法在中国大陆正常网络环境下使用。

### 4.4.2 — 2022-09-06

优化百度翻译的错误信息显示。

### 4.4.1 — 2022-08-19

因百度翻译收费方案调整，Whiz无法承担大量的翻译请求，因此不再提供内置的百度翻译API，如需继续使用，请前往“设置 - 管理翻译 - 百度翻译自定义设置”注册个人使用的API。

- 新增公告系统
- 移除内置的百度翻译API

### 4.4 — 2021-11-04

- 新增PDF页面预览功能，可以点击页面左侧预览PDF页面并快速跳转（仅iPad）
- 剪贴板翻译现可自动监测剪贴板变化，无需手动点击翻译
- 修复可能导致标注出现偏移的问题

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