Comparison

Foxycape AI Reader vs Castly

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

Head to head
About

Foxycape AI Reader

This app offers AI-powered reading and research tools. It features zero-hallucination AI Q&A grounded in source text, full-text translation with terminology consistency, and a local-first privacy approach. Enjoy seamless reading with customizable layouts, TTS, and efficient book management.

Highlights
  • Zero-hallucination AI Q&A with source tracing
  • Full-text AI translation with terminology consistency
  • Local-first privacy with optional cloud sync
  • Integrated TTS read-aloud with highlighting
  • Batch book import and auto-categorization
  • Customizable reading layouts and themes
  • One-tap PDF image copying
Features
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Foxycape – AI Reader Built for deep reading and learning. AI-powered, local-first, full-text translation—a smooth experience where every detail shows we care. Three core strengths Zero-hallucination AI Q&A: Every answer is strictly grounded in the source text, with one-tap trace-to-source. Full-text translation (AI-grade): Translate an entire book in one tap, paragraph-by-paragraph comparison, with terminology consistency that outperforms generic engines. Local-first, privacy in your hands: Data stays on your device by default; cloud is on only when you want it—you're always in control. Features in detail AI Q&A Fully faithful to the source, following a strict "zero hallucination" principle. Understands the full text semantically to answer your questions precisely—uncover concept links, implicit logic, and other details buried in the content. Every reply supports one-tap trace-to-source—tap the citation marker after an answer to jump to the original passage instantly; reading and lookup flow together seamlessly. Conversations can be exported to Word and Markdown for editing or use in other apps. Custom AI providers Built-in high-quality AI models (e.g. DeepSeek). Connect your own API key or local Ollama—pay for what you use, data stays on your device. Full-text translation Translate an entire book in one tap with exceptionally high-quality AI translation—better context awareness than traditional machine translation, with terminology consistency that beats generic translators. Inline comparison (paragraph-by-paragraph) and translation-only modes for seamless bilingual reading and learning. Listen Integrated TTS read-aloud—listen to ePub and PDF alike. The current word is highlighted as it's spoken, with clear pronunciation. Adjust speed and voice as you like. Bookshelf Batch import + auto categorization: import a folder in one step; categories are built from subfolder names, skipping tedious manual sorting. Reading experience, refined Instant loading: open and read with almost no wait. Infinite scroll: content before and after flows smoothly as you scroll—no manual page turns. Multiple layouts: continuous scroll, single page, two-page spread, auto pagination (calculated from screen width to make the most of your space). Fonts & themes: native fonts, one-tap switching; 5 background images, 6 themes (including dark mode)—comfortable reading at night. Image browsing: swipe or tap buttons to preview every image in the book. PDF highlights One-tap copy of original images: no screenshots—paste crisp assets into Word or any app. Background colors match your theme: no harsh white glare; PDF pages blend with the overall look. In dark theme, adjust PDF text brightness separately for extra eye comfort. Local-first, privacy you can trust All books stay on your device by default—this app does not upload your data on its own. Cloud sync is optional—you're always in control. Privacy Policy & Terms of Service Privacy Policy: https://reader.linghuxiong.com/policy/privacy-en.html Terms of Service: https://reader.linghuxiong.com/policy/service-en.html

About

Castly

Features
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Give every character a voice. Turn your own EPUB, PDF, and TXT ebooks into audiobooks with Castly. AI identifies characters in your story and assigns different voices to narration and dialogue, making it easier to follow who is speaking. YOUR BOOKS, READY TO LISTEN Import a novel or ebook, check its chapters, and start listening. Keep your books together in your library and make time for a story on your commute, on a walk, or before bed. CHOOSE A VOICE FOR EACH CHARACTER Give the narrator and characters their own voices. Preview and choose voices to match the people you imagine, then adjust the assignments to suit your story. READ ALONG AND PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Follow the text while the audio plays, set a comfortable playback speed, and continue from your last listening position when you return. BACKGROUND PLAYBACK AND SLEEP TIMER Keep listening while using other apps. Set a sleep timer or stop playback after a selected chapter. TRY A STORY BEFORE IMPORTING YOUR OWN Sign in to try a built-in, three-chapter sample story and experience multi-character narration before adding your own ebooks. CASTLY PRO Some character voice features require Castly Pro. Check the available plans, prices, and included features in the app before subscribing. Supports EPUB, PDF, and TXT files. PDFs must contain extractable text. Privacy Policy: https://fit.slothease.com/en/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Foxycape AI Reader4 screens
Castly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Foxycape AI Reader at 4 against Castly's 2. Foxycape AI Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Foxycape AI Reader sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 3 months and Castly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Foxycape AI Reader ships an update every 10 days, Castly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Foxycape AI Reader versus Castly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoxycape AI ReaderCastly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB29 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer成都铁飞鹰科技有限公司SlothEase

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Foxycape AI Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Quarterly membership$6.993 Months
  • Annual membership$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • AI traffic pack 10M$2.99
  • AI traffic pack 50M$14.99
  • Lifetime membership$44.99
2 purchases

Castly

Subscriptions2
  • Castly Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Castly Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Foxycape AI Reader free?
Foxycape AI Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Castly free?
Castly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Foxycape AI Reader or Castly have ads?
Neither Foxycape AI Reader nor Castly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Foxycape AI Reader or Castly?
Foxycape AI Reader ships an update every 10 days, and Castly weekly. Most recently, Foxycape AI Reader was updated on November 4, 2026 and Castly on October 31, 2026.

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