AuraLingo vs Jinshu Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AuraLingo
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AuraLingo is a focused word‑card learning app built for a native, professional study flow. - Curated wordbanks and domain vocabulary - Lightweight card‑based learning and review rhythm - Progress tracking and study insights - iCloud sync across devices - Home Screen widgets and Dynamic Island support
Jinshu Reader
This app helps English learners by automatically annotating unfamiliar words with translations and pronunciation. It also offers text-to-speech, spaced repetition flashcards, and customizable reading settings for an enhanced learning experience.
- Automatic vocabulary annotations
- Spaced repetition flashcards
- Neural text-to-speech
- Offline reading and playback
- Customizable reading themes and typography
- Import EPUB, PDF, Markdown, and web URLs
- iCloud sync
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Jinshu is a level-aware EPUB reader designed for English language learners. Import any English book, see whether it is Comfort, Good Challenge, or Hard for your current level, then read with automatic vocabulary annotations — translations appear right where you need them, filtered to your proficiency level. Smart Vocabulary Annotations Words are automatically annotated with translations in Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. Choose your display style: ruby text above words, inline parentheses, or tap-to-reveal. Set your CEFR level (A1–C2), preview repeated above-level words before reading, and only see vocabulary appropriate for your stage. Tap to Pronounce & Listen Tap any annotated word to hear it spoken aloud and see a small IPA tip; open the full detail only when you want translation, replay, and vocabulary actions. Or let the app read entire chapters aloud with sentence highlighting, adjustable speed, sleep timer, and background playback. Works completely offline. A Reader You'll Actually Enjoy Five reading themes (Light, Sepia, Dark, Calm, Slate), adjustable fonts, spacing, margins, and text alignment. Everything updates instantly — no reload needed. Platform-native fonts: Charter, New York, Palatino, and more on iOS. Import your own .ttf or .otf fonts for a fully personalized reading experience. Vocabulary That Comes From Your Reading Saved words keep the original sentence from the chapter where you met them. A "From Reading" queue surfaces words you've actually encountered, ranked by how often they came up in your last 30 days of reading. FSRS-based review cards turn that queue into a small daily review — no curriculum, no frequency list, just your books. Your Library, Organized A smart bookshelf that puts your current read front and center. Organize books into collections, search by title or author, sort by recent, title, or author. Track your reading streaks and daily reading time. Home Screen widgets surface a daily word, a random highlight, or due reviews without opening the app. Highlights & Bookmarks Select text to highlight in five colors with two styles. Add notes to any highlight. Bookmark pages and jump back to them anytime. Search within chapters to find what you're looking for. Built-in Dictionary ~30,000 English words with CEFR levels, IPA pronunciation, and translations in three languages. No internet required for the bundled dictionary — everything works offline. Features at a Glance • EPUB 2 & 3 support • Vocabulary annotations in 中文, 한국어, 日本語 • CEFR level filtering (A1–C2) • "From Reading" candidate queue with source-sentence context • Offline word pronunciation & full chapter TTS with sentence highlighting • 5 reading themes + full typography controls + custom font import • Highlights, notes, and bookmarks • Collections and smart sorting • Reading streaks and session tracking • iPhone & iPad Home Screen widgets • Multi-book import with duplicate detection • UI in English, 中文, 한국어, 日本語 • No account required, no ads, fully offline reading FREE VS PREMIUM Free • 8 EPUB imports • A1–A2 / HSK 1–2 / JLPT N5–N4 / TOPIK 1–2 annotations • 50 saved words • 2 reading themes Premium • Unlimited imports — EPUB, PDF, Markdown, URL • All proficiency levels (A1–C2 / HSK 1–6 / JLPT N5–N1 / TOPIK 1–6) • Unlimited saved vocabulary • Anki export • 5 reading themes • Customizable read-aloud (voice, speed, sleep timer, background playback) • Custom font import • iCloud sync across devices • LAN transfer between your devices Plans: Monthly / Yearly / Lifetime Terms of Use: https://jinshu.built4.fun/terms Privacy Policy: https://jinshu.built4.fun/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Jinshu Reader at every 4 days against AuraLingo's every 10 days. 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. AuraLingo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jinshu Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AuraLingo ships an update every 10 days, Jinshu Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AuraLingo | Jinshu Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 耀光 杜 | 建锋 林 |
In-app purchases
AuraLingo
- AuraLingo Pro$3.99
Jinshu Reader
- Jinshu Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Jinshu Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- Jinshu Premium Lifetime$29.99





