Comparison

WholeReader, Immersive Reading vs EReader

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

Head to head
About

WholeReader, Immersive Reading

Enhance your English language skills by reading and listening to popular books. This app offers a comprehensive learning experience for all levels, from beginners to advanced learners, with features like flashcards and a built-in dictionary.

Highlights
  • Free books with audio narration
  • Played word underlining for listening practice
  • Built-in flashcards for vocabulary memorization
  • Webster English-English dictionary
  • Offline reading capability
  • Adjustable audio speed control
  • User notes and margin notes
Features
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Learn English by listening and reading popular books with our book reader. Our mission - free English education throughout the world. You like reading and want to brush up your English? Improve your English listening, English vocabulary, English grammar, English pronunciation, English conversation, business English and many more with our free English learning app. - Boost your English grammar skills ( listening, spelling, pronunciation) by reading classic works of British and American literature narrated by native speakers in our easy to use app WholeReader. - As you see the highlight of the exact text played, it helps boost your English listening skills and learn the correct pronunciation. - Study English online by practicing to memorize English words using built-in flashcards. - Our audiobook reader has English texts for beginners, easy stories for kids, books for intermediate and advanced English learners. We also have SAT and TOEFL notes for English test preparation. The best learning experience at your fingertips. - Our English book reader is suitable for self-studying - English dictionary and user notes will make your learning fun and easy. - We offer easy English for kids with a variety of books for children. Your kids will improve their English skills in a fun way! - Our collection of English audiobooks aligned with the text is always growing - check the updates! - If your goal is to study business English our application is also the best choice to start. Book levels: - English for kids - Beginner - Elementary - Intermediate - Advanced Features: - Free books with audio - Compilations (selected quotes) - User Notes - Reading progress - Flashcards - Webster English-English dictionary - Recently viewed books - Editor`s Study Notes - Audio speed control - Margin Notes - Played word underlining - Offline reading: No Internet access required - Select a category and level of stories - Narrated audio that highlights the exact words played - Word definitions: double-tap the word to see the meaning - Remembers your activity and progress - Easy-to-use interface Download our app right now and improve your English skills right away!

About

EReader

This app is a comprehensive English reading tool designed to enhance language learning. It offers features like integrated dictionaries, vocabulary analysis by proficiency level, AI conversation practice, and note-taking capabilities. Users can import various ebook formats and organize their learning effectively.

Highlights
  • Integrated MDict dictionaries and AI translation
  • Vocabulary analysis by proficiency level
  • Word memorization with contextual review
  • AI English conversation practice
  • Highlighting and note-taking with export options
  • Support for EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW formats
  • Wi-Fi book transfer
Features
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EReader is a powerful English reading tool that integrates graded vocabulary analysis, MDict dictionaries, word memorization, reading notes, and many other features to make your English learning more effective! [Eight Key Features] 1. Specialized English Reader: Combine MDict dictionary, AI translation, and other functions to help you easily understand English classics and foreign magazines, suitable for intensive English reading. 2. Efficient Word Lookup: Click on a word to view its meaning—convenient and efficient. 3. Vocabulary Analysis: Analyze vocabulary in books, categorized by CET4, CET6, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, TEM4, TEM8, and postgraduate levels, making vocabulary learning more targeted. Exclusive support for vocabulary analysis in French, Spanish, and other minor languages. 4. MDict Dictionary: Supports MDX and MDD format dictionaries. Add up to 15 bilingual or monolingual dictionaries simultaneously, leaving no unfamiliar word unnoticed. 5. Word Memorization: Save words in the original sentence from your reading. Review them in context to deepen memory, allowing you to revisit sentences and reinforce word retention. 6. AI English Learning: Learn English by conversing with AI models, making your knowledge more comprehensive and efficient. 7. Reading Notes: Take notes while reading, with support for highlighting and underlining. Notes can be exported in Anki, PDF, or TXT formats, making them easy to organize and review. 8. Supports Various Formats: Import external ebooks in EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW, AZW3 formats, and transfer books via Wi-Fi or through apps that support "Open in." EReader is available for both iPhone and iPad with a one-time purchase. If you have any questions or suggestions, please email us at ereaderapp@163.com. Thank you for helping us improve!

Screenshots

WholeReader, Immersive Reading4 screens
EReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WholeReader, Immersive Reading at none against EReader's 11. EReader's advantage is ratings volume (238 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. EReader sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. WholeReader, Immersive Reading asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WholeReader, Immersive Reading against 4.8 for EReader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EReader has 238 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WholeReader, Immersive Reading ships an update monthly, EReader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WholeReader, Immersive Reading versus EReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWholeReader, Immersive ReadingEReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (238 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3238 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB85 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFirm Foundation Academy, Inc红辉 何

Customer experience

WholeReader, Immersive Reading

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EReader

All ratings238 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

WholeReader, Immersive Reading

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EReader

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Add more magazine and periodical resources

In-app purchases

None

WholeReader, Immersive Reading

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

EReader

One-time11
  • 句子云翻译1000次$0.99
  • 10k AI Tokens$1.99
  • 5万AI Token$2.99
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  • 10万个AI Token$4.99
  • AI Token 50万$6.99
  • 100万个AI Token$9.99
  • 一年VIP-优惠价$12.99
  • One-year VIP$14.99
  • 500万AI Token$19.99
  • 终生VIP-优惠价$29.99
  • Lifetime VIP$29.99

Questions

Is WholeReader, Immersive Reading free?
WholeReader, Immersive Reading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EReader free?
EReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WholeReader, Immersive Reading or EReader?
EReader is rated higher. WholeReader, Immersive Reading averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while EReader averages 4.8 from 238 ratings.
Do WholeReader, Immersive Reading or EReader have ads?
Neither WholeReader, Immersive Reading nor EReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WholeReader, Immersive Reading or EReader?
WholeReader, Immersive Reading ships an update monthly, and EReader fortnightly. Most recently, WholeReader, Immersive Reading was updated on September 25, 2026 and EReader on October 14, 2026.

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