# Parallel Books vs Lantern

The clearest difference is device support: Parallel Books at 3 against Lantern's 1. Parallel Books also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parallel Books | Lantern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-books/id1045596664/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [High Tea IT Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045596663) | [Daniel Waldie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855573784) |

## What reviewers say

### Parallel Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-books/id1045596664)

Learn a new language by reading books with side-by-side translations. This app keeps translations synchronized as you read, allowing for full immersion. Easily switch between display modes and add notes for a personalized learning experience.

**Highlights:** Dual language display, Synchronized translations, Adjustable display modes, Searchable notes, Day/night themes, Highlighting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lantern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lantern-read-in-new-languages/id6760240429)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parallel Books free?

Parallel Books is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lantern free?

Lantern is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Parallel Books or Lantern have ads?

Neither Parallel Books nor Lantern shows ads.

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