Bodhi vs Engly Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bodhi
This app uses local AI models to read EPUB books, ensuring your data stays private. It offers AI-powered summaries, notes, quizzes, and a unique RSVP reading mode to enhance attention span. Customize your reading experience with various themes and font adjustments.
- Local AI models for privacy
- Chapter summaries and notes
- AI-generated quizzes
- RSVP reading mode
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Reading habit tracking
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Bodhi is an AI assistant to read books using Local models so your data never leaves your device. Read any EPUB books on your local device, using many freely available LLM models. Privacy First: Bodhi uses Local AI models. Fast and Free. AI Features: Generate chapter notes, summaries, quizzes, highlights, coaching sessions, and at a glance. Ask AI: Chat with Bodhi and ask clarifying questions. RSVP Mode: Increase your attention span with fast RSVP reading. Accessibility: Read any book in Light, Sepia, or Dark mode. Adjust fonts to your liking. Progress: Track your reading habits and other important metrics to understand how you read.
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: Bodhi 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. Bodhi asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bodhi | Engly Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 281 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Quadnix | Kumar Manikant Gautam |
In-app purchases
Bodhi
No in-app purchases
Engly Reader
- Start 7-Day Free TrialFree
- One Time Purchase$9.99









