Comparison

BookLingo vs Innesto

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

Head to head
About

BookLingo

Features
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BookLingo is the most enjoyable way to learn a new language: simply by reading the books you love. Import any ebook in the language you’re learning and get instant translations of words or full sentences into your native language. Build your vocabulary naturally as you read, then strengthen it with interactive study modes between reading sessions. You can import your own ebook files directly from the Files app. You can also use Apple Intelligence to generate short stories for quick practice sessions or to explore the app with no ebook required. BookLingo additionally includes curated links to websites that offer royalty-free books you can download and read. --- Translations are powered by Google Translate. Each translation incurs a cost for the developerβ€”please consider subscribing to support the project and unlock unlimited translations. App Store screenshots generated with Screenshots.pro Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Innesto

Features
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You open a foreign article. You hit an unknown word. You switch to a dictionary app. Look it up. Switch back. You've lost your place. Two paragraphs later, it happens again. Innesto fixes this. Read any article in the built-in reader, tap any word for an instant translation, save it in one tap β€” and from then on, that word is highlighted every time it appears in anything you read. Review with spaced repetition, and watch your vocabulary grow. You never leave the page. HOW IT WORKS 1. Share a URL to Innesto, paste it, or paste any text 2. Read in the built-in reader β€” articles, YouTube subtitles, anything 3. Tap any word or phrase for an instant translation 4. Save it to your vocabulary with one tap 5. Review with FSRS spaced repetition, right before you'd forget CORE FEATURES (FREE) - Built-in reader that keeps the original article layout - YouTube subtitle reader β€” turn videos into study material - Paste any text and read it like an article - Tap-to-translate powered by your device β€” works offline, costs nothing - Saved words highlighted automatically in every article - Mark words as known, so only what matters stands out - FSRS spaced repetition with undo and session summaries - Tap to hear native pronunciation on any card - Streaks, learning stats, and a daily review reminder - Export your cards to Anki or CSV anytime β€” your data is yours - 3 detailed AI explanations per day - No account needed PREMIUM - Unlimited AI explanations: meanings, grammar, usage, and nuance β€” chunk by chunk, in context - Active Learning: three exercise types that push you past passive recognition - Cloud sync across your devices - A weekly AI coach report on your learning WHY INNESTO? Most language apps teach you sentences someone else picked. Innesto lets you learn from what you actually want to read β€” articles, blogs, news, video transcripts, whatever interests you. The core app runs entirely on your device: read, translate, save, and review offline, with no sign-up. Premium adds deeper tools when you want them β€” and your vocabulary is always exportable, so you're never locked in. Start reading in your target language today. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://innesto.app/privacy

Screenshots

BookLingo4 screens
Innesto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BookLingo at weekly against Innesto's every 5 weeks. Innesto's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BookLingo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Innesto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookLingo ships an update weekly, Innesto every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BookLingo versus Innesto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookLingoInnesto
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFabrizio DemariaTAISEI IDE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BookLingo

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
2 purchases

Innesto

Subscriptions2
  • Innesto Premium$5.991 Month
  • Innesto Premium (Yearly)$35.991 Year

Questions

Is BookLingo free?
BookLingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Innesto free?
Innesto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BookLingo or Innesto have ads?
Neither BookLingo nor Innesto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookLingo or Innesto?
BookLingo ships an update weekly, and Innesto every 5 weeks. Most recently, BookLingo was updated on October 5, 2026 and Innesto on October 19, 2026.

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