Tap Word vs ForeignReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tap Word
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Stop putting down your book every time you see an unfamiliar word. Tap Word is a camera dictionary designed for readers. Simply point your phone at any English text, tap the word you want to look up, and get the definition instantly. No typing. No interruption. Just tap and read on. 【WHAT MAKES Tap Word DIFFERENT】 Unlike translation apps that translate entire pages, Tap Word lets you select exactly the word you need. It's a dictionary experience, not a translator — perfect for readers who want to understand words in context without losing focus. 【KEY FEATURES】 - One-Tap Lookup — Point your camera at any printed text and tap a word to see its definition - One-Handed Operation — Designed so you never have to put your book down - No Typing Required — Forget switching between apps and keyboards - Offline Support — Works without internet connection, perfect for reading anywhere - Clean & Simple — No clutter, no distractions, just you and your book 【PERFECT FOR】 - Reading English books, magazines, or articles in print - Language learners who read physical books - Anyone who wants a faster way to look up words while reading Tap Word keeps your reading flow intact. Point, tap, done. 【Terms of Use (EULA)】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ForeignReader
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Foreignreader Read books in a foreign language without breaking your flow. Foreignreader is built for one thing: uninterrupted reading with instant understanding. Tap any word to get a translation immediately. Need more context? Tap again to see how the word works in the sentence. No exercises. No distractions. Just reading. Read physical books too. Point your camera at any page, ForeignReader scans it instantly and lets you read it with the same word-by-word translations. How it works: • Tap a word → instant translation • Tap again → context-aware meaning • Expand → full sentence translation • Scan a page → read any physical book with translations Free: • Unlimited word translations • 5 context translations per month • 5 sentence translations per month • Scan physical book pages Pro: • Unlimited context-aware translations • Unlimited sentence translations • Scan physical book pages • Sync across devices Learn through reading, not exercises. Terms of Use: https://foreignreader.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://foreignreader.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tap Word at 16.0 against ForeignReader's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Tap Word sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ForeignReader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Tap Word | ForeignReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ikuhei Kure | Nikolai Pronichev |
In-app purchases
Tap Word
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$8.991 Year
ForeignReader
- ForeignReader PRO$2.991 Month









