Bookva vs TortoLingua
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bookva
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Read. Tap. Learn. Repeat. Turn any text into a vocabulary lesson. Whether you're reading EPUB books or browsing the web, instantly look up words and remember them with a built-in spaced repetition system. Key Features - Read anywhere - Import EPUB files or read websites directly in the app. - One-tap word lookup - Tap any word to see translations, explanations, pronunciations, etc. Learn in context - Save words while reading so you remember how they’re actually used. - Spaced repetition system with flashcards and even writing. - Review words at the right time to move them into long-term memory. - Personal vocabulary list - Build your own word bank automatically as you read. - No switching apps, no interruptions—just seamless learning. Who it’s for - Language learners - Avid readers - Students and self-learners Stop memorizing random word lists. Start learning naturally while you read. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TortoLingua
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Learn a language by reading texts that match what you understand. TortoLingua turns reading into adaptive practice. Choose a language, read a short level-matched text, and select unfamiliar words or sentences for contextual translations. What you mark helps future texts stay close to your level and bring difficult vocabulary back in meaningful context. Why TortoLingua: - Read short, level-matched texts - Translate words and sentences without leaving the reader - Listen to words and texts with audio - Meet difficult vocabulary again in later reading - Upload private TXT, EPUB, or MOBI books and resume where you stopped - Practice writing systems with script and alphabet support - Learn across multiple languages from one account Available learning tracks include English, Spanish, French, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Serbian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and European Portuguese. No streak pressure or leaderboards—just calm, focused reading that becomes more understandable over time. Every learning feature is free. There are no subscriptions, paid tiers, in-app purchases, or ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TortoLingua at none against Bookva's 2. TortoLingua also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. Bookva sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TortoLingua asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bookva ships an update monthly, TortoLingua weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bookva | TortoLingua |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matias Zapata | Mykola Riabchenko |
In-app purchases
Bookva
- Bookva Premium$2.991 Month
- Bookva Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
TortoLingua
No in-app purchases





