Inkdrift vs Engly Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inkdrift
This app offers a distraction-free reading experience for language learners. Instantly get contextual definitions by tapping words or full sentence translations by holding them, all within the text. It includes built-in stories and allows importing your own EPUB files to build reading habits.
- Instant contextual definitions
- Full sentence translations
- EPUB file import
- Built-in graded stories
- Daily reading timers
- Reading streak tracking
- Cumulative reading badges
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Stop translating. Start reading. Inkdrift is a distraction-free reading experience for language learners. Tap any word for an instant definition, or hold a sentence for a full translation—without ever leaving your page. Reading in a new language shouldn't mean constantly switching to a dictionary app, losing your place, and breaking your momentum. Inkdrift keeps you in the flow. Every definition is contextual, tailored specifically to what the word means in the passage you are reading right now. Start immediately with our built-in starter books in Chinese, Spanish, and German. Explore simplified historical tales—from Heroes of the Marsh to The Sword of El Cid to Hansel and Gretel. Already have your own reading material? Seamlessly import your own EPUB files to read whatever you like. Consistency is the key to fluency. Set a daily reading timer (10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes) and read until the session finishes. Track your daily pages read, maintain your reading streaks, and unlock cumulative reading badges to celebrate your milestones as you go. * Instant Context: Tap any word for an instant, contextual definition. * Full Translations: Hold a sentence for a complete translation, including pronunciation and notes. * Bring Your Own Books: Easily import any DRM-free EPUB file. * Inkdrift Library: Built-in graded stories in Chinese, Spanish, and German to get you started immediately. * Goal Trackers: Reading timers and session tracking to build a daily immersion habit. * Celebrate Wins: Earn cumulative reading badges as you hit new milestones. * Immersive UI: A beautiful, distraction-free interface designed to let you focus on the story.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inkdrift at none against Engly Reader's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Engly Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Inkdrift asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Inkdrift | Engly Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 281 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Andrew Stromme LLC | Kumar Manikant Gautam |
In-app purchases
Inkdrift
No in-app purchases
Engly Reader
- Start 7-Day Free TrialFree
- One Time Purchase$9.99
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