# AllEars vs EReader

The clearest difference is monetization model: EReader at free against AllEars's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AllEars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month and EReader sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AllEars against 4.8 for EReader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 255 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of AllEars's written reviews are positive against 84% of EReader's.

AllEars ships an update fortnightly, EReader every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AllEars | EReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allears-language-learning/id1133575767/reviews) | [4.8 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ereader-english-reader/id1558805880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 141 | **255** |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 83.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [秀娟 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094634955) | [红辉 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558690554) |

## What reviewers say

### AllEars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allears-language-learning/id1133575767)

This app enhances language learning through advanced audio and video playback. It offers automatic sentence segmentation, subtitle generation, A-B repeat, and recording comparison to improve listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills.

**Highlights:** Automatic sentence segmentation, Subtitle generation and translation, A-B repeat and shadowing, Record and compare pronunciation, Variable speed playback, Waveform navigation, Import audio/video from various sources

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription · Monthly | $0.69 | per month |
| Intermediate Subscription · Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic Subscription · Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Intermediate Subscription · Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| 收藏复读笔记 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 同步音频文件 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AB multi device sync | $1.99 | one-time |
| 视频转音频、播放 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 自动断句/自动切分句子 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all functions | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative auto-segmentation feature for audio
- 🚀 Fast and responsive customer support
- 👍 User-friendly interface and simple operation
- 💰 Affordable pricing with generous free features
- ⚡ Variable playback speed functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on iOS 16+ versions
- 🔥 Device overheating during extended use
- 📱 Inconsistent performance across different iPhone models
- 🔐 Privacy policy concerns and forced consent
- ⚠️ Baidu Cloud login issues

**Reported bugs**

- iOS 16.3+ crashes and login failures
- Baidu Cloud login shows strange text file window
- AB-point setting displays 0:00:00 instead of current time
- Progress bar not updating during AB-segment playback
- Pause/resume functionality resets playback position

**Requested features**

- Audio merging and editing capabilities
- Apple Watch support
- YouTube audio download functionality
- Larger UI text and improved font sizes
- Batch file upload feature


### EReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ereader-english-reader/id1558805880)

Enhance your English reading with integrated dictionaries, AI translation, and vocabulary analysis. Save words, take notes, and import various ebook formats for a comprehensive learning experience.

**Highlights:** Integrated MDict dictionary and AI translation, Vocabulary analysis by proficiency level, Word memorization with contextual saving, AI English conversation practice, Exportable reading notes (Anki, PDF, TXT), Supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW formats, Wi-Fi book transfer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 句子云翻译1000次 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10k AI Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5万AI Token | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10万个AI Token | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI Token 50万 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100万个AI Token | $9.99 | one-time |
| One-year VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500万AI Token | $19.99 | one-time |
| 终生VIP-优惠价 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful and easy to use
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Excellent app for English learners
- 👍 Convenient and fast
- 👍 Comprehensive resources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Encoding issues with imported books
- 💰 Difficult to subscribe to premium
- 💰 Limitations on AI usage even with premium
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and forced exits
- 🐛 Annotation export limitations for free users

**Reported bugs**

- Imported books show garbled text
- Unable to change default translation engine
- Sentence translation not available for imported books
- VIP subscription expiring unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Integrate dictionary lookup with note-taking
- Add vertical scrolling for continuous reading
- Improve PDF annotation features
- Enhance vocabulary learning functionality
- Provide cloud backup and sync for VIP users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AllEars free?

AllEars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EReader free?

EReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AllEars or EReader?

AllEars and EReader are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 141 and 255 ratings respectively.

### Do AllEars or EReader have ads?

Neither AllEars nor EReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AllEars or EReader?

AllEars ships an update fortnightly, and EReader every 11 days. Most recently, AllEars was updated on November 11, 2026 and EReader on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*