Parallel Books vs RidoBooks

Become fluent in a new language. Read a book in your new tongue while having a parallel copy in your native language handy for reference. Now thanks to Parallel Books, this technique is available on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Translations will automatically stay in sync, leaving you free to be immersed in the words on the page. Reading a book in two different languages at the same time has never been easier! - Designed for people learning a new language. - Displays a book simultaneously in two different languages. - Translations stay in sync as you read. - Stretchy, “chewing gum" overlay visually connects parallel content. - Chewing gum overlay can be hidden. - Translations can be displayed in two columns on the screen, or each translation can fill an entire screen. - Continuously scrolls or pages through content without needing to change mode. - Tapping on a paragraph shows the translation of that paragraph. - Double tapping hides tool bars, giving more space. - Multicolored highlights and searchable notes can be added. - Includes day and night themes. - Currently books are available in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Esperanto, Korean, Chinese, Arabic plus more. - Some books include multiple translations in the same language; ideal for literature and translation students. - Parallel Books is in development for other platforms. - New books are being added all the time. - All books are currently FREE.

Read your favourite books — at your language level. RidoBooks is the language learning app that turns classic literature into your most powerful vocabulary teacher. Over 400 adapted bestsellers — The Great Gatsby, Frankenstein, Moby Dick, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and more — available in 5 language levels and 8 languages. WHY READING WORKS Reading is one of the most effective and natural ways to learn a language. RidoBooks puts this into practice: Deep Context Learning Seeing words in full sentences helps you remember not just what they mean, but how to use them naturally. Real Input, Not Boring Drills Instead of flashcards and grammar tables, you read meaningful, engaging stories — content that actually sticks. Repetition Without Boredom Frequent exposure to the same words across different stories makes vocabulary stick — naturally and effortlessly. Content at Your Level RidoBooks adapts every book to your current level, so you're never lost and always learning just enough. KEY FEATURES 400+ Adapted Classics & Bestsellers From The Great Gatsby to Frankenstein — timeless stories made accessible at your level. 8 Languages English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Polish, Japanese. 5 Learning Levels Elementary, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Slang/Native — progress at your own pace. Built-in Instant Translation Tap any passage to see the translation into your chosen language — reinforce understanding on the spot. Dark Mode & Night Reading Comfortable colours and dark mode to protect your eyes. Offline Mode Read anywhere, anytime — no internet connection needed. Smart Progress Tracking The app remembers where you left off — always pick up right where you stopped. No boring exercises. No grammar tables. Just real books, real stories, and real vocabulary growth — every day. Download RidoBooks and read your way to fluency. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/