Multibook vs LingoBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Multibook
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Do you want to improve your language reading and listening skills while enhancing your literacy knowledge? Do you wish to read unabridged original classical books while learning a new language? Multibook is here to help! Multibook allows you to read original texts alongside their translations and listen to audiobooks simultaneously. With Multibook, you can experience three books at once by easily switching between different reading modes. * Modes: Translation: Tap sentences to switch between the original and translated books. Sync: Read and listen to the textbooks simultaneously. Tap sentences to play the audiobook from that point. Audio: Read and listen with media player controls, following along sentence by sentence. * You can download audiobook chapters for offline listening. * You can customize text visual settings for optimal eye comfort and preference. Current language options are English, German, and French, with more to come. Enhance your language learning journey with Multibook!
LingoBook
This app is an ebook reader designed for language learners. It allows you to read books in various formats and instantly translate any word you tap. You can also explore bilingual content like YouTube videos and news articles to enhance your vocabulary and comprehension.
- Read ebooks in multiple formats
- Built-in dictionary for 80+ languages
- Instant word translation
- Import your own books
- Bilingual YouTube videos
- Bilingual news articles
- Smart dictionary for vocabulary building
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Read books. Learn languages. All in one app. LingoBook is the ultimate ebook reader for language learners. Whether you're reading a novel in English or an article in French, LingoBook helps you understand every word – instantly. MAIN FEATURES - Read ebooks in PDF, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3 and more - Built-in dictionary with support for 80+ languages - Tap any word to see its meaning and translation - Import your own books easily from your device or cloud MORE TO EXPLORE - Watch bilingual YouTube videos with subtitles - Read bilingual news from around the world - Discover bilingual stories to improve your reading - Use the smart dictionary to build your vocabulary daily Perfect for English learners, language lovers, and avid readers who want to explore new languages through books and videos. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Multibook at every 3 days against LingoBook's every 5 months. Multibook also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Multibook sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and LingoBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Multibook ships an update every 3 days, LingoBook every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multibook | LingoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 541 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Enver Yigitler | BILINGO COMPANY LIMITED - LEARN ENGLISH 4 SKILLS |
In-app purchases
Multibook
- Base Tip$4.99
- Medium Tip$9.99
- Large Tip$29.99
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- Huge Tip$49.99
LingoBook
- Premium Monthly$1.001 Month
- Premium Yearly$10.001 Year
- Premium Trial Yearly7 Days trial$10.001 Year







