Parallel Books vs Libaroo

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.

Libaroo is your home library in your pocket. Scan the barcode of any book, magazine, or comic — Libaroo tells you instantly whether you already own it, and in which collection. Stop buying the same book twice Standing in a bookstore? Scan the ISBN. Within seconds, you'll know if that title is already on the shelf at home, at the country house, or in the kids' room. No more surprises when you unwrap the gift. Collections for every space Create a collection for each room, each person, each shelf. Salon. Kids' bedroom. Country house. Attic. A book can belong to more than one collection — your library reflects how you actually live. Track series, never miss a volume Collecting a manga or a comic series? Libaroo shows which volumes you already own and where the gaps are. At scan time, you'll see exactly where a new volume fits in the series. Share without giving up control Give family or friends a view of your collection. They can browse and search — nothing is added, changed, or deleted without your permission. Shared collections are clearly labelled and always easy to find. Built for readers, not administrators Libaroo is quiet by design. No social feed, no reviews, no notifications you didn't ask for. Just your books, organised the way you want them — and accessible the moment you need them. Supports English and Polish. A free account is required to save and share collections.