# WonderBoox: Language Reading — Learn words by reading stories > Interactive bilingual storybooks for children to learn vocabulary across 9 languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Cambrian Labs B.V..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonderboox-language-reading/id1570331073 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Cambrian Labs B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/997700879) - Category: Education, Books - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 184 MB - Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish - Released: 2022-02-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-02 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonderboox-language-reading/id1570331073/reviews.md ## What is WonderBoox? WonderBoox is an interactive reading app that builds vocabulary through stories. Kids read beautifully illustrated books in 9 languages on iPhone or iPad, tap any word for its contextual meaning, double-tap for a translation in any language, and save vocabulary to review with age-adaptive flashcards. AN OMNIDIRECTIONAL DICTIONARY YOU WON'T FIND ELSEWHERE Most language apps assume you speak English. WonderBoox doesn't. Our contextual dictionary works from any of the 9 supported languages to any other. No English required. - A Japanese child learning German sees definitions in Japanese - A Korean child learning Spanish gets translations in Korean - A French child learning Japanese learns directly, not through English Every definition shows the word's meaning in that specific sentence, not a generic dictionary entry. LEARN VOCABULARY NATURALLY Three intuitive gestures put language at your child's fingertips: - TAP any word to see its contextual definition - DOUBLE-TAP for a translation in any language - LONG-PRESS to translate the entire sentence Save words with one tap and review them later with smart flashcards powered by spaced repetition, the same science used by medical students and polyglots. AGE-ADAPTIVE LEARNING The app adapts to your child's age: - Ages 5 to 7: Simple 2-button reviews, gentle difficulty - Ages 8 to 10: 3-button interface, moderate challenge - Ages 11 and up: Full 4-button reviews with interval previews FEATURES PARENTS LOVE - Illustrated storybooks at A1-A2 level, with new books added regularly - Read-aloud narration with word-by-word highlighting - Comprehension quizzes with mastery tracking - Progress dashboard with reading streaks and achievements - Up to 4 family profiles with individual progress - Works offline, perfect for travel - iCloud sync across all devices - Parental controls and safe environment 9 LANGUAGES, ANY DIRECTION English (British/American), Spanish (European/Latin American), French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified). PERFECT FOR - Bilingual families maintaining heritage languages - Expat families adapting to a new country - Parents who want their children to grow vocabulary naturally through stories - International school students Download WonderBoox and give your child the gift of vocabulary that grows through reading. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Premium unlocks unlimited books, advanced flashcard practice, offline reading, and multiple user profiles. Choose monthly, annual, or lifetime access. --- Privacy Policy: https://cambrian-labs.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or feedback? Contact us at cambrian-labs.com/support ## Key features - Interactive bilingual storybooks - Omnidirectional contextual dictionary - Adaptive flashcards with spaced repetition - Read-aloud narration with highlighting - Comprehension quizzes and progress tracking - Offline reading and iCloud sync - Parental controls and safe environment ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly subscription. | $1.99 | per month | | Annual subscription. | $8.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Lifetime access | $14.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about WonderBoox ### What languages does WonderBoox support? WonderBoox supports 9 languages: English (British/American), Spanish (European/Latin American), French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified). The app allows for bidirectional translation between any of these languages without requiring English as an intermediary. ### How does WonderBoox teach vocabulary? WonderBoox teaches vocabulary through interactive stories. Users can tap any word for its contextual meaning, double-tap for a translation, and long-press to translate an entire sentence. Saved words are reviewed using age-adaptive flashcards powered by spaced repetition. ### Is WonderBoox suitable for different age groups? Yes, WonderBoox is age-adaptive. For ages 5-7, it offers simple 2-button reviews and gentle difficulty. Ages 8-10 use a 3-button interface with moderate challenge, while ages 11+ get full 4-button reviews with interval previews. ### Can WonderBoox be used offline? Yes, WonderBoox works offline, making it perfect for travel or situations without internet access. Premium unlocks unlimited books, advanced flashcard practice, and offline reading capabilities. ### What are the subscription options for WonderBoox? WonderBoox offers premium access through monthly ($3.99/month with a 3-day free trial), annual ($24.99/year with a 7-day free trial), or lifetime subscription plans. Premium unlocks unlimited books, advanced flashcards, offline reading, and multiple user profiles. ### Does WonderBoox have ads? No, WonderBoox does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers premium features through a subscription model. ### How often are new books added to WonderBoox? New illustrated storybooks at A1-A2 level are added regularly to WonderBoox. The app aims to continuously expand its library to keep the learning experience fresh and engaging. ### What devices does WonderBoox support? WonderBoox is available for iPhone and iPad. It also supports iCloud sync across all your Apple devices, ensuring your progress is always up-to-date. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.5.3 — 2026-07-30 6.5.3: Word taps that work every time. • Fixed: tapping a word in landscape could take several tries in one direction. One tap now works reliably in every orientation. • Improved: some multi-word phrases only responded on their first word. Every word of a phrase now taps and highlights correctly. ### 6.5.2 — 2026-07-11 6.5.2: Pinch to zoom, plus books that keep getting better. • Pinch to zoom in. Use two fingers to magnify any page — the picture and the words grow together as one, so smaller readers, and anyone who wants a closer look, can take in every detail, then pan to explore. • Your books stay up to date automatically. Over Wi-Fi, WonderBoox quietly refreshes your stories in the background — with clearer text layout, especially in Korean and Japanese — so your library keeps improving with nothing to download or manage. • Clearer side-by-side reading. Long-press a sentence and WonderBoox shows the matching text on both sides, each with its own audio — now reliable even when two languages split a page differently, such as Japanese, Chinese and Korean. • Plus a fresher dictionary, stability, and polish. ### 6.5.1 — 2026-06-24 6.5.1: Smoother bilingual reading, plus Practice and reading polish. • Sharper bilingual sentences. Long-press on a sentence and WonderBoox shows the complete matching text in both languages — even when one language combines or splits a sentence differently — then reads it aloud and highlights exactly the right words in the story. • Practice shows the source book. Each saved word's example sentence now names the book it came from, so kids remember the story where they first met it. • The whole word, highlighted. In Practice, every part of a saved word is marked in its example sentence — including separable verbs that split apart (common in Dutch and German). • A quicker way back to the cover. The "back to cover" button now sits in the top-left corner of the page, within easy reach while reading. • Plus stability and polish. ### 6.5.0 — 2026-06-10 6.5.0: Resume where you left off, distraction-free reading, and a parent inbox. • Resume where you left off: each reader returns to the page they last read. No more starting from the cover every time. • Distraction-free reading: the on-screen controls fade away while you read, so nothing covers the story. Tap anywhere to bring them back; swipe to turn the page. • Smart-tap on words: one tap shows a definition when you're reading in your own language, a translation when reading in another. • Parent inbox: when WonderBoox needs to reach a grown-up, the message lives in the More tab behind the parental gate. • Cleaner reading progress: a subtle bar inside the book and on every library thumbnail. The percentage number is gone, so kids see a bar that fills and turns green when finished. • Stability and polish: a tidier Progress screen, the right recommended age on every cover, smarter Keep Reading suggestions, performance improvements, deletable reading reminders, tighter parental-gate behaviour, and more. ### 6.4.0 — 2026-05-22 6.4.0: A lighter app, a bigger library, and reliable iCloud backup. • Much smaller, faster download — WonderBoox now installs in a fraction of the space. Books download on demand, so you only keep what you're reading. • A growing cloud library — browse every available story and tap once to download and start reading. New books appear automatically, with no app update needed. • Free up space anytime — remove a downloaded book without losing your reading progress, saved words, or quiz scores. • Reliable iCloud backup — your readers, reading progress, saved words, and quiz results now sync to iCloud and restore on a new device or after reinstalling. • Stability and polish across the library, reader, and quizzes. ## Apps similar to WonderBoox | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bedtime Story: Fairy Tales](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-story-fairy-tales/id1478217539) | 3.4 (27) | Free | Education | | [Fairy Tales: Books & Stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-tales-books-and-stories/id6448044433) | 4.3 (311) | Free | Education | | [Once Upon a Time - Kid Stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-upon-a-time-kid-stories/id6443929633) | 2.0 (2) | Free | Education | | [Spanish kids story with audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanish-kids-story-with-audio/id1668799246) | — | Free | Education | | [Kido: Bedtime Stories for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kido-bedtime-stories-for-kids/id1672877063) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Forest of Swipe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-of-swipe/id1465469371) | 3.5 (2) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Cambrian Labs B.V. - [Sally & Friends: The Birthday](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sally-and-friends-the-birthday/id1188973442) - [Fairy Tales: Cinderella](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-tales-cinderella/id1450767529) - [Fairy Tales: The 3 Little Pigs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-tales-the-3-little-pigs/id1454719354) - [Little Red Riding Hood & Quiz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-red-riding-hood-and-quiz/id1455778114) - [Sleepmaxx — Sleep Score & Plan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepmaxx-sleep-score-and-plan/id6778759060) All apps by Cambrian Labs B.V.: https://appshunter.io/developer/997700879 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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