Comparison

SmartBook vs Phraseman

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

Head to head
About

SmartBook

This app facilitates language learning through bilingual reading. It offers parallel text, tap-to-translate functionality, and audio narration to help users master new languages by reading books and articles. Users can upload their own content or access a library of free dual-language books.

Highlights
  • Parallel book reader
  • Tap to translate
  • Real-time translation with Reverso Context
  • Audio narration
  • FB2 and EPUB reader
  • Vocabulary builder
  • AI translation
Features
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SmartBook turns any book into a dual-language reading experience. Read Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Portuguese, English and many more languages with the original text and its translation side by side, and learn languages naturally through the stories you actually want to read. WHY SMARTBOOK - Bilingual, side-by-side reading: the original and its translation together in one parallel-text view. - Tap to translate: tap any word or phrase for an instant translation and a word definition, right on the page. - Context examples: see how the word you tapped is used in real sentences. - AI translation: translation that takes the surrounding context into account. - Automatic paragraph translation: switch it on and the translation of each paragraph appears as you read. - Word and phrase pronunciation: tap a word or phrase to hear it read aloud (text-to-speech). - Your vocabulary: save words and phrases with their context, then export the list as CSV or TXT or send it to a flashcard app. - A library of 75,000+ books: create folders, rate books, and filter, sort and search to find the right book for your level. - Your own books: open EPUB (with images), FB2 and TXT files. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a book from the built-in library or add your own. 2. Read in parallel: the original and the translation stay side by side. 3. Tap any word or phrase to translate it and hear how it sounds. 4. Save the words you want to remember. LEARN BY READING Learn Spanish, Italian, French, German or Russian by reading real books. Start with short stories, move on to novels in the original, and let your vocabulary grow page by page, with the translation always one tap away. PERFECT FOR - Language learners who want to read real books, not only textbook drills. - Bilingual readers and polyglots who like to follow the original and the translation together. - Anyone who wants to read foreign texts without switching between apps and dictionaries. Some features require a subscription or an in-app purchase: paragraph translation, the choice of translation engines, AI translation, automatic paragraph translation, context examples, vocabulary export and premium books. Download SmartBook and start reading in two languages today.

About

Phraseman

Learn English phrasal verbs through engaging lessons, flashcards, and games. Master natural expressions with real-life examples and native speaker audio. Track your progress and compete on a global leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Interactive lessons
  • Smart flashcards
  • Spaced repetition system
  • Real-life phrases and examples
  • Native speaker audio
  • Gamified learning (XP, levels, leaderboards)
Features
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Phraseman - приложение для тех, кто хочет понимать английский на слух и говорить увереннее. Тренируйте реальные английские фразы каждый день: слушайте, переводите, повторяйте вслух, проходите квизы и постепенно доводите английский до автоматизма. Phraseman помогает учить английский не хаотично, а через готовые фразы, которые можно сразу использовать в реальной жизни. Подходит для тех, кто: живёт или планирует жить за границей хочет лучше понимать английскую речь готовится к работе, путешествиям или общению устал учить отдельные слова без результата хочет заниматься каждый день короткими тренировками Privacy Policy: https://knowlyapps.com/legal/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://knowlyapps.com/legal/terms/

Screenshots

SmartBook4 screens
Phraseman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phraseman at 5.0 against SmartBook's 4.4. Phraseman also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 57%). On price, ratings volume, 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. SmartBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Phraseman sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phraseman holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of SmartBook's written reviews are positive against 86% of Phraseman's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartBook ships an update weekly, Phraseman every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartBook versus Phraseman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartBookPhraseman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better13
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStanislau KursMaksym Babiev

Customer experience

SmartBook

All ratings27 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral9.9%
Negative33.0%

Phraseman

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SmartBook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium PRO$24.99
9 purchases

Phraseman

Subscriptions3
  • Премиум на месяц14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Plus: сезонный год14 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • 30 осколков$0.99
  • 80 осколков$1.99
  • 180 осколков$3.99
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  • 30 минут с голосом$6.99
  • 420 осколков$6.99
  • Phraseman pro$89.99

Questions

Is SmartBook free?
SmartBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phraseman free?
Phraseman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartBook or Phraseman?
Phraseman is rated higher. SmartBook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Phraseman averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do SmartBook or Phraseman have ads?
Neither SmartBook nor Phraseman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartBook or Phraseman?
SmartBook ships an update weekly, and Phraseman every 6 days. Most recently, SmartBook was updated on October 29, 2026 and Phraseman on October 29, 2026.

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