Bulb vs Ember

Learn languages by reading real books and browsing websites. Tap any word for instant translation, build vocabulary from what you read, and improve your writing with AI feedback. Bulb is for people who want to learn through authentic content instead of gamified drills. Import EPUB books, browse foreign-language websites with built-in translation, and use AI feedback to improve your writing. === HOW IT WORKS === READ REAL BOOKS Import EPUB books in your target language. Tap any word for instant translation and pronunciation. Save words to your vocabulary as you read. Double-tap sentences for full context. Create bookmarks and highlights. BROWSE AND TRANSLATE WEBSITES Read news, articles, and blogs in your target language with built-in translation. Tap unfamiliar words for definitions. Save vocabulary while browsing. Practice with real-world content that interests you. BUILD VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT Every word you look up is saved with its original sentence. Review with spaced repetition flashcards generated from your reading. Practice translating sentences back and forth. Learn words as they are actually used. GET AI WRITING FEEDBACK Write essays, emails, or journal entries and receive detailed analysis of grammar, style, and vocabulary. See specific error patterns with visual charts. Get suggestions tailored to your level. Track your improvement over time. === WHO IT IS FOR === - Professionals improving business English or foreign-language writing for work - Students preparing for language exams with real reading and writing practice - Book lovers who want to read novels and nonfiction in other languages - Learners who prefer authentic content over artificial lessons and gamified drills === SUPPORTED LANGUAGES === English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Arabic, Serbian === KEY FEATURES === - EPUB reader with tap-to-translate - Built-in web browser with instant translation - Automatic vocabulary capture with context - Spaced repetition flashcards - AI essay analysis with grammar, style, and vocabulary feedback - Writing progress tracking with visual charts - iCloud sync across all your iOS devices Built for focused reading, vocabulary, and writing practice without gamified drills. Requires internet connection for AI features and translation. Privacy Policy: https://thebulb.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://thebulb.app/terms

Read real books in your target language — with instant translation, audio-assisted reading, vocabulary saving, built-in review, and synced bookmarks. Ember Reader is designed for people who want to learn languages through real reading, not through isolated exercises alone. Import your own EPUB, FB2, and TXT books, tap any word or phrase for instant translation, save vocabulary from real context, and review it later with built-in spaced repetition. Use audio-assisted reading with live highlighting, speed controls, and Read from Here. When you want to stay in flow, Meaning-First Reading gives you paragraph and full-page translation views. Your books, saved items, bookmarks, and reading progress stay in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Read. Listen. Understand. Remember. ------ What You Can Do • Read real books in your target language • Import your own EPUB, FB2, and TXT books • Tap any word or phrase for instant translation • Get AI-powered explanations when needed • Listen while reading with live sentence and word highlighting • Control playback speed and start from any sentence with Read from Here • Use paragraph and full-page translation views to stay in flow • Save words and phrases directly from real context • Review with built-in spaced repetition (SRS) • Save synced bookmarks and return anytime • Sync your books, saved items, bookmarks, and progress across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optionally enable Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) for expanded AI translation ------ Private by Default Translation and AI explanations run locally using Apple’s on-device models whenever available. Your reading stays private. If you want expanded AI capabilities, you can optionally connect your own API provider in Settings. ------ Designed for Focused Language Learning No distractions. No gamification. No streak manipulation. Just deep reading that helps you build vocabulary naturally. ------ Who It’s For • Self-learners • Students • Polyglots • Serious readers building vocabulary through real books ------ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/