Comparison

Dolphin EasyReader vs Instant Reader

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

Head to head
About

Dolphin EasyReader

This app provides accessible reading for individuals with print disabilities like dyslexia and vision impairments. It connects to global libraries and talking newspaper services, offering customizable text, audio playback, and support for various formats.

Highlights
  • Accessible book libraries
  • Talking newspaper access
  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • Adjustable text size and contrast
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS) audio
  • Braille display support
  • Multiple document format support
Features
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Open a World of Accessible Books EasyReader removes barriers to reading, enabling anyone with a print disability to read independently. Global links to over 50 libraries connects you to millions of titles and empowers you to read in ways that work best for you. EasyReader offers a customisable reading experience and supports a wide range of accessibility needs including dyslexia and vision impairment. Download and read classic literature and bestselling fiction, textbooks and non-fiction, picture books and children’s stories and more. Access magazines, newspapers and periodicals or import files and read clipboard text. It’s easy to customise your reading experience so it suits your own reading needs and preferences. Easy Navigation Browse, download and navigate books easily, whether you read visually, audibly or with braille. You’ll move intuitively through content with EasyReader: skip pages, jump to chapters, add bookmarks and search keywords to find information instantly. Empowering Dyslexic readers: - Choose dyslexia-friendly fonts - Adjust text and background colours - Highlight words and sentences, read along to audio - Modify letter and line spacing, adjust lines visible to reduce distractions - Explore Tools are available to boost study and revision Blind and Partially Sighted readers: EasyReader offers an exceptional experience for readers with vision impairments: - Adjust text size with touchscreen gestures - Choose custom colour contrasts - Read using braille displays - Switch to linear reading mode for screen readers and braille - Access to premium image descriptions available Audio Books & Text-to-Speech (TTS) Listen to narrated audio books and use Text to Speech (TTS) to read books, newspapers and more. Speech synchronises perfectly with on-screen highlights for a perfect read-along experience. - Choose from a selection of reading voices - Adjust reading speed, volume and pronunciation - Adjust sentence and word highlights Read a Range of Formats Choose from the widest range of book and document formats. including DAISY 2 and 3, ePub, MathML, Microsoft Word (DOCX), PDF, HTML and text files. Help & Support The 'Ask a Question’ feature in EasyReader Help offers instant guidance. It uses built-in AI to search user guides, the Knowledge Base and training materials. Step-by-step help is also available on the Dolphin website. Share feedback or report a bug directly in the app to help Dolphin continue improving EasyReader. EasyReader Libraries List Global ABC Global Book Service Bookshare Project Gutenberg Bookshare Google Classroom Google Drive Microsoft Education Microsoft OneDrive UK: Calibre Audio RNIB Bookshare RNIB Newsagent RNIB Reading Services USA & Canada: Bookshare CELA NFB Newsline NLS Bard SQLA Sweden: Inläsningstjänst AB Legimus MTM Taltidningar Europe: Anderslezen (Belgium) ATZ (Germany) Bibliothèque Sonore Romande (Switzerland) Bookshare Ireland (Ireland) Buchknacker (Switzerland) CBB (Netherlands) DZB Lesen (Germany) DZDN (Poland) Eole (France) Getem (Turkey) KDD (Czech Republic) Libro Parlato (Italy) Luetus (Finland) NBH Hamburg (Germany) NCBI Overdrive (Ireland) NLB (Norway) Nota (Denmark) Oogvereniging (Netherlands) Passend Lezen (Netherlands) Pratsam Demo (Finland) SBS (Switzerland) TiBi (Norway) UICI (Italy) Unitas (Switzerland) Vereniging Onbeperkt Lezen (Netherlands) WBH (Germany) Rest of World: av3715 (Russia) Blind Low Vision NZ (New Zealand) ChildVision Online Bookshelf (Ireland) LKF (Russia) NSBS (Suriname) SAPIE (Japan) Sugamya Pustakalaya (India) Vision Australia (Australia) Please note: Library memberships can be set up on their websites, links are provided in-app. Terms of Service (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Instant Reader

Features
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This app allows users to work with selected text from PDF documents and web pages using customizable actions and parameters. Key Features & Use Cases Select any word or phrase in English or other languages and request a translation (e.g., Japanese, Chinese, etc.) Select a sentence and request a grammar breakdown or explanation Select a word to open its Wikipedia page for additional context Search images related to selected text using Google Image results Users can define and customize their own parameters to extend functionality and create personalized workflows. AI Integration The app supports connecting to external AI services to generate responses based on selected text. Supported Content: - PDF documents - TXT files - Web pages More content types and features are planned in future updates. Terms of use: https://app.notion.com/p/Instant-Reader-Terms-of-Use-35315d340c0580ef8459d581696c3e5e Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Instant-Reader-Policy-34015d340c05800ea627e951926c33cd

Screenshots

Dolphin EasyReader4 screens
Instant Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Instant Reader at every 10 days against Dolphin EasyReader's every 2 months. Dolphin EasyReader's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Dolphin EasyReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Instant Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolphin EasyReader ships an update every 2 months, Instant Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dolphin EasyReader versus Instant Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EasyReaderInstant Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (123 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDolphin Computer Access LtdRoman Vygnich

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dolphin EasyReader

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Personal Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Personal Annual$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Instant Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Actions$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Dolphin EasyReader free?
Dolphin EasyReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Instant Reader free?
Instant Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dolphin EasyReader or Instant Reader have ads?
Neither Dolphin EasyReader nor Instant Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dolphin EasyReader or Instant Reader?
Dolphin EasyReader ships an update every 2 months, and Instant Reader every 10 days. Most recently, Dolphin EasyReader was updated on September 21, 2026 and Instant Reader on August 17, 2026.

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