Comparison

Bodhi vs Engly Reader

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Local AI models for privacy
  • Chapter summaries and notes
  • AI-generated quizzes
  • RSVP reading mode
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Reading habit tracking
Features
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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.

About

Engly Reader

Features
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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

Bodhi4 screens
Engly Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Engly Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bodhi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bodhi versus Engly Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBodhiEngly Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB281 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperQuadnixKumar Manikant Gautam

In-app purchases

None

Bodhi

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Engly Reader

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

Questions

Is Bodhi free?
Bodhi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Engly Reader free?
Engly Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bodhi or Engly Reader have ads?
Neither Bodhi nor Engly Reader shows ads.

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