Comparison

Polyglot Reader vs GoVJ Edu Edition

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Polyglot Reader

Read books in foreign languages and learn new vocabulary. Tap on unknown words for instant translations and save them to flashcards for later study. Supports various document formats and offers pronunciation practice and knowledge tests.

Highlights
  • Read books in multiple formats (PDF, EPUB, TXT)
  • Translate unknown words and phrases instantly
  • Create flashcards for vocabulary learning
  • Pronunciation support for words and phrases
  • Knowledge tests for vocabulary sets
  • Scan and recognize text from documents
Features
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Read books in any foreign language and turn every unknown word into a flashcard you'll actually remember. Version 5.0 brings a complete redesign — a calmer reader, a smarter library and a new way to study. Polyglot Reader is your pocket library, dictionary and flashcard trainer in one app. Tap any word or phrase in a book, get an instant translation with transcription, hear the pronunciation, and save it to a deck to review later. Built for iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a refined dark theme. — READ — • Completely redesigned reader, bookmarks, translation popup and settings • New System theme that follows iOS automatically, plus refined Light and Dark • Open books in PDF, EPUB, FB2, RTF and TXT • Import from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or any file app • Scan a paper page — the app recognizes the text and saves it as a book • Highlights words you don't know yet, right inside the page • Vertical scrolling, comfortable type settings, picture zoom — LIBRARY — • Thousands of free classic books in 38+ languages, sorted into sections like Classics, Sherlock Holmes, Shakespeare, Horror & Mystery, Children's Books, Philosophy, Adventure • Adapted A2–B1 readers for German learners, plus original literature in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Latin, Greek and many more • New sorting, new sections and search inside every shelf • Filter to show only recent books • Difficulty level and tags shown right on each cover • Drag and drop to reorganize your shelves • New "Added manually" section for everything you imported yourself • Smoother search, scroll and sharing on iPad — LEARN — • Redesigned cards and study screens • Ready-made flashcard sets for English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and Japanese — verbs, nouns and themed categories • Smart virtual decks: All cards, Recent, Unknown — see progress at a glance • Quick preview and actions inside every deck • Pick a default deck for new words you save while reading • Per-card knowledge level with a colored progress bar (red → green as you master each word) • Three study modes: foreign only, foreign + native, native only • Hands-free mode — keep learning without touching the screen • Long-press context menu: mark as known or unknown in one tap • Optional shuffled order during study • Filter to show only words you haven't learned yet • Pronunciation for both the word and its translation • Knowledge tests for every deck • Export and import cards in CSV — TRANSLATE — • 111 offline dictionaries — no internet, no quota • On-the-fly transcription for all popular languages • Speech-to-text: just say the word, get the translation • Translate your own phrases and add them to any deck • Edit translations when you want a better wording • 90+ languages supported, including Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese and many more — AND ALSO — • System, Light and Dark themes • Choose Google or Yandex as default online translator • Compact mode on iPhone, expanded card view on iPad • Notifications to bring you back to recent cards Whether you're reading Sherlock Holmes in English, Kafka in German, Don Quijote in Spanish or Dostoevsky in Russian — Polyglot Reader turns reading into vocabulary, one tap at a time. Questions or feedback: support@readandlearnapp.com

About

GoVJ Edu Edition

Transform your iPad into a video mixing studio for STEM and arts education. This app offers professional visual performance tools for students and classroom management features for educators, fostering creativity and technical skills.

Highlights
  • Real-time video mixing with crossfading
  • MIDI controller support
  • Live camera input
  • Audio-reactive effects
  • 16+ professional filters
  • Multiple output options (AirPlay, HDMI)
  • Live preview
Features
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Transform any iPad into a powerful video mixing studio that brings STEM and arts education to life. GoVJ Edu provides students with professional visual performance tools while giving educators the classroom management and educational focus they need. Classroom-Ready From Day One - Simple setup, intuitive interface, and immediate creative results. No subscriptions, just pure educational focus. Perfect For Educational Environments: STEM Integration - Explore physics through visual effects and learn audio concepts through reactive mixing Digital Arts & Media Classes - Build skills in video composition, visual storytelling, and live performance Music & Performance Programs - Add professional visuals to student concerts and presentations Creative Technology Courses - Bridge technical skills with artistic expression using real-world tools Project-Based Learning - Create portfolios and present findings through engaging visual media Educational Features That Support Learning: Real-Time Video Mixing - Blend two video channels with professional crossfading and blend modes MIDI Controller Support - Connect hardware via Bluetooth or USB to explore music technology Live Camera Input - Mix real-time footage for documentation and creative projects Audio-Reactive Effects - Visualize sound concepts through effects that respond to audio input Professional Effects Suite - 16+ filters including Kaleidoscope, Fish Eye, and RGB manipulation Speed Control - Independent timing control on each channel for creative mixing techniques Multiple Outputs - Present via AirPlay, HDMI/VGA adapters, or directly on device Live Preview - Students see their process while audiences view the final output GoVJ Edu includes premium video content and full functionality with no ongoing costs. Perfect for budget-conscious educators and bulk purchasing through Apple's Volume Purchase Program. From first creative experiments to advanced multimedia projects - inspire the next generation of digital artists and technologists. Technical Specifications: - Works best with videos at 1080p or lower resolution - Best results with Apple-branded AV adapters for HDMI/VGA - AirPlay compatible with Apple TV and classroom displays EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Polyglot Reader4 screens
GoVJ Edu Edition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Polyglot Reader at Free against GoVJ Edu Edition's $24.99. Polyglot Reader also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (74 vs 3). GoVJ Edu Edition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Polyglot Reader is free to download; GoVJ Edu Edition costs $24.99 up front. Polyglot Reader sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GoVJ Edu Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polyglot Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polyglot Reader has 74 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Polyglot Reader versus GoVJ Edu Edition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyglot ReaderGoVJ Edu Edition
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating4.4 (74 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton IvanovDavid Wood

Customer experience

Polyglot Reader

All ratings74 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative20.0%

GoVJ Edu Edition

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Polyglot Reader

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$7.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$22.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$34.991 Year
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • Upgrade from advanced to professional version$3.99
  • Upgrade from Starter to Advanced version$15.99
  • Full version$99.99
None

GoVJ Edu Edition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polyglot Reader free?
Polyglot Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoVJ Edu Edition free?
GoVJ Edu Edition costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Polyglot Reader or GoVJ Edu Edition?
Polyglot Reader is rated higher. Polyglot Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while GoVJ Edu Edition averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Polyglot Reader or GoVJ Edu Edition have ads?
Polyglot Reader shows ads; GoVJ Edu Edition does not.
Which is updated more often, Polyglot Reader or GoVJ Edu Edition?
Polyglot Reader ships an update every 2 months, and GoVJ Edu Edition every 2 months. Most recently, Polyglot Reader was updated on September 28, 2026 and GoVJ Edu Edition on October 1, 2026.

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