Comparison

Vocablog vs Engly Reader

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

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About

Vocablog

Features
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VocabLog — Master English Vocabulary & Grammar with 14,000+ Words VocabLog is the vocabulary and grammar app for English learners at every level. From A1 basics to C2 mastery — including IELTS and TOEFL preparation — it helps you learn words, understand grammar and actually remember both, with spaced repetition and a calm, distraction-free design. 14,000+ WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS • Every word aligned to CEFR levels A1–C2 • Phrasal verbs, idioms, slang and IELTS & TOEFL vocabulary • Clear definitions, example sentences and synonyms • Hear every word spoken aloud • Thematic categories: Travel & Places, Food & Drinks, Business English and more • Dictionary search — find words by spelling or by meaning • Add your own words and review them alongside everything else 58 GRAMMAR TOPICS, 1,450 QUESTIONS • Tenses, modals, passive voice, conditionals, inversion, hedging and more • Clear rules with examples, from A1 to C2 • Every quiz answer is explained, with a link straight to the rule • Quick check under each rule, so you practise as soon as you've read it • Daily review mixes questions from every topic you've studied — the ones you miss come back first • Exercises get harder as you improve: choose, then type, then build the sentence LEARN YOUR WAY • Learn Mode — flashcards with spaced repetition (SRS) • Swipe — right if you know it, left to review, up to save • Test Mode — multiple-choice and synonym questions • Spelling Drill — type the word from its meaning • Writing Practice — complete example sentences with the right form (went, goes, teeth), not just the dictionary word • Review log, statistics, daily goal and streaks BUILT TO LAST • Works offline — learn anywhere • Word of the Day • Back up and restore all your progress • iPhone and iPad, with Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support • No ads, no account, no tracking FREE & PRO Free — A1 & A2 vocabulary, Learn and Swipe modes, Word of the Day, Spelling Drill (A1–A2), the rules of two grammar topics (Tenses and Articles), up to 150 saved words, 20 new cards a day and a daily dictionary allowance. VocabLog Pro — one purchase, no subscription: B1, B2, C1 and C2 levels, all 58 grammar topics with quizzes, Quick check and Daily review, Test Mode and Writing Practice, notes, unlimited saved words, your own words and dictionary lookups, unlimited new cards every day, and iCloud sync across your devices. PRIVACY Your progress stays on your device (Pro can sync through your own iCloud). VocabLog has no ads, no account and no tracking.

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Engly Reader

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Engly Reader turns everything you read into an English lesson. Open an article, a book, a document, or a video, tap any word you don't know, and instantly see its meaning, pronunciation, and difficulty level. No copy-pasting into a dictionary, no switching apps. Just read, tap, and learn. WHY ENGLY READER Most reading apps stop at showing you text. Engly Reader helps you understand it. Every word is tappable, every definition is one tap away, and every word is graded by CEFR level (A1–C2) so you always know what's worth learning next. TAP-TO-DEFINE, ANYWHERE • Tap any word to open a clean definition card • Clear English definitions grouped by part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb) • IPA phonetic pronunciation for every word • Hear the word spoken aloud with natural text-to-speech • Optional translation of definitions into your own language LEARN BY CEFR LEVEL • Every word is graded A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2 • Browse curated word lists for each level • See, at a glance, which words in a text are beginner, intermediate, or advanced • Focus your study on the words that match your level READ ALMOST ANYTHING • Web articles — paste a link and read distraction-free • PDF documents • EPUB books • Word (DOCX) documents • PowerPoint (PPTX) slides • Markdown files • Plain text WATCH AND LISTEN • Built-in media player for audio and video • Synced subtitles you can tap word-by-word • YouTube support with tappable captions • Bilibili support with tappable captions • Listen to a word, see it, define it — all in one place NATURAL TEXT-TO-SPEECH • High-quality on-device speech for words and passages • Follow along with word highlighting as it reads • Build listening and pronunciation skills together PAGE WORD LISTS • See every word on a page sorted by difficulty • Quickly spot and review the vocabulary that matters • Turn any text into a study list BUILT FOR LEARNERS • Clean, focused reading view • Works across your whole library of saved content • Designed to keep you reading — and keep you learning HOW IT WORKS 1. Add an article, document, book, or video to your library 2. Start reading or watching 3. Tap any word you don't know 4. See the meaning, pronunciation, and CEFR level instantly 5. Keep reading — your vocabulary grows with every tap Whether you're preparing for an exam, reading the news in English, studying for work, or just enjoying a book, Engly Reader meets you at your level and grows with you. Read more, learn naturally, and enjoy English with Engly Reader.

Screenshots

Vocablog4 screens
Engly Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vocablog at 16.0 against Engly Reader's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Vocablog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Engly Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Vocablog versus Engly Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocablogEngly Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB281 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperERDINC ERSOYKumar Manikant Gautam

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vocablog

One-time1
  • VocabLog Pro$3.99
2 purchases

Engly Reader

One-time2
  • Start 7-Day Free TrialFree
  • One Time Purchase$9.99

Questions

Is Vocablog free?
Vocablog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Engly Reader free?
Engly Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vocablog or Engly Reader have ads?
Neither Vocablog nor Engly Reader shows ads.

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