Comparison

Slowary vs Stories

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

Head to head
About

Slowary

Features
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Learn a language by reading short, level-based stories - then building vocabulary through real context and repetition. Built for daily sessions: read a short story, do a quiz and let the language stick. All stories are custom-written for language learning: clear, level-appropriate, and designed to teach practical vocabulary naturally. Read a story, tap words for instant translations, then save the words you clicked to review later. Repeated exposure across stories plus quick reviews builds familiarity, reading speed, and real-world vocabulary.

About

Stories

Learn languages by reading engaging stories and news articles tailored to your level. Instantly translate words, save them for review with smart flashcards, and get help from an AI tutor for grammar and vocabulary practice. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with no ads.

Highlights
  • 1000+ graded stories
  • Instant word translation
  • Smart flashcards
  • AI tutor for grammar
  • Daily news articles
  • Listening mode
  • Verb conjugation practice
Features
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Learn languages by reading stories you actually enjoy, then turn what you read into vocabulary you remember. Story Languages helps you learn naturally with thousands of graded stories in 12 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. Read at your level from beginner to fluent, explore classic literature, and hear how the language is really spoken in short video clips. How it works: Read a story at your level. Tap any word for instant translation and pronunciation. Save new words in one tap. Review them later with smart flashcards and spaced repetition. Need help while you read? Your built-in AI tutor explains grammar, translates phrases in context, and quizzes you on saved vocabulary based on what you’re reading. Story Languages includes: - Graded stories across 4 difficulty levels - Short video clips with subtitles you can tap to translate - Instant word and phrase translation in context - Smart flashcards for long-term retention - AI tutor for grammar, explanations, and quizzes - Interactive verb conjugation practice - Listening mode for reading and audio practice - Streaks, word tracking, and recall progress - Dark mode, RTL support, and a clean, distraction-free design - No ads, no clutter If you want a language learning app built around real reading, vocabulary growth, and everyday practice, Story Languages gives you everything in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://storylanguages.com/privacy

Screenshots

Slowary3 screens
Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

Slowary and Stories are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Slowary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Stories sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Slowary versus Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlowaryStories
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam KalinowskiFatih Demirci

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Slowary

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$7.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
2 purchases

Stories

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$12.901 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.901 Year

Questions

Is Slowary free?
Slowary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stories free?
Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slowary or Stories have ads?
Neither Slowary nor Stories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slowary or Stories?
Slowary ships an update every 4 days, and Stories every 4 days. Most recently, Slowary was updated on October 25, 2026 and Stories on October 28, 2026.

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