TingYue vs WholeReader, Immersive Reading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TingYue
This app helps foreign language learners improve reading and listening skills. It offers automatic translation, text-to-speech, and various learning tools like word highlighting and study sets. Practice modes and customization options enhance the learning experience.
- Automatic full-text translation
- Multi-engine text-to-speech (TTS)
- Word highlighting and analysis
- AI dictionary and explanations
- Customizable study sets
- Interactive practice modes
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TingYue is a reading and audiobook app designed for foreign language learners and extensive reading enthusiasts. It supports importing EPUB, PDF, TXT, DOCX and MOBI files, automatic full-text translation, and multi-engine text-to-speech (TTS), combined with reading plans, vocabulary study and practice features that turn “finish this book” into something you can do a day at a time. Core Features • Reading Plans: Split a book into segments you can finish in a day — set it by total days, daily minutes or a finish date. Your library shows plans in progress, a reminder arrives each day, and finishing a book ends with a recap. • Vocabulary Study: Pick the word lists you want to learn and the app analyses how many of those words this book contains, highlights them as you read, and keeps your progress one tap away. • Full-Text Translation: Automatically translates paragraphs or entire pages into the target language. Translations can be displayed below the original text or side-by-side. Supports multiple translation engines (including Apple Translate, DeepL, Google, etc.). • Smart Reading & TTS: Built-in multiple voice engines, supporting offline and cloud high-quality voices. Suitable for intensive listening and shadowing practice. • Reading Assistance: Highlights new words, word frequency analysis, sentence parsing, biomimetic reading, speed reading and blurred text exercises, AI dictionary, AI explanations, helping focus and memory. • Learning Tools: Create study sets, add images and example sentences, dictation exercises, export learning materials, supports custom study set sizes and review plans. • Practice Modes: Chinese-to-English back translation, blurred text training, split-screen side-by-side reading, and other interactive modes, suitable for translation, speaking, and writing practice. • Customization & Extensions: Supports custom translation/voice/AI engines (requires API keys), and allows saving custom translations and notes. • Formats & Sync: Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, DOCX and MOBI. Your books, notes, study sets and custom word lists sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac via iCloud. Target Users • English and foreign language learners (beginner to advanced) • Readers who enjoy extensive and deep reading • Users preparing for translation or speaking exams • Users who need high-quality TTS and listening practice Membership Plans • Reader Plan, subscription periods: lifetime • Read Plus Plan, subscription periods: 1 month, 1 year, lifetime • Listen Plus Plan, subscription periods: 1 month, 1 year, lifetime • AI Plan, subscription periods: 1 month Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. ---- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.eareyereading.com/help/privacy.html Cancel Subscription: https://support.apple.com/HT202039
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WholeReader, Immersive Reading at none against TingYue's 24. WholeReader, Immersive Reading also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). TingYue's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (413 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. TingYue sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WholeReader, Immersive Reading asks for nothing beyond the download.
WholeReader, Immersive Reading holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TingYue has 413 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TingYue ships an update every 4 days, WholeReader, Immersive Reading monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | TingYue | WholeReader, Immersive Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (413 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 413 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 雪梅 王 | Firm Foundation Academy, Inc |
Customer experience
TingYue
WholeReader, Immersive Reading
Bugs and requests
TingYue
Reported bugs
3 issues- Imported books not showing up correctly
- Frequent login issues and account problems
- Audio playback stuttering and disconnections
Requested features
3 requests- Improve PDF reading experience
- Add support for more languages
- Implement cross-device sync for books and progress
WholeReader, Immersive Reading
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TingYue
- MS Speech Engine Starter$0.991 Month
- TingYue AI Engine Starter$0.991 Month
- ChatGPT Speech Engine Starter$2.991 Month
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- TingYue AI Engine Pro$2.991 Month
- TingYue Read Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- TingYue Listen Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- TingYue Pro Plan Monthly$4.991 Month
- TingYue AI Plan Monthly$6.991 Month
- TingYue Listen Plus Quarterly$14.993 Months
- TingYue AI Engine Unlimited$14.991 Month
- TingYue Read Plus Annually2 variants$29.991 Year
- TingYue Listen Plus Annually$39.991 Year
- TingYue Pro Plan Yearly$39.991 Year
- 阅币礼包-Tier1$0.99
- 阅币礼包-Tier3$2.99
- 《爱情与金钱(书虫)》$2.99
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- 听阅畅听会员(增强版) 1 个月$5.99
- TingYue Reader Plan Lifetime$29.99
- TingYue Read Plus Lifetime$39.99
- TingYue AI Lifetime$54.99
- 听阅畅听终身会员(畅读终身升级)$69.99
- TingYue Listen Plus Lifetime$94.99
- TingYue AI Plus Lifetime$139.99
WholeReader, Immersive Reading
No in-app purchases
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