BridgeReader vs Plum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BridgeReader
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BridgeReader 是一款为英文原著阅读设计的理解增强EPUB阅读器。 它追求低摩擦阅读,消除原著阅读的障碍,让读原著像读中文一样轻松流畅 它帮助你在原文语境中读懂词义、句意、语境和前后文 它帮助你把高亮内容自动沉淀为复习卡片,彻底吃透读过的书 核心功能: ・单击查词:本地离线词典优先,快速查看单词释义 ・双击译句:在原文中直接获得句子翻译,包括直译和语境翻译,告别僵化翻译 ・三击译段:需要时翻译更长的段落 ・语境详解:针对当前词句解释真实语境、深层含义和文化背景 ・高亮与记忆:高亮内容自动沉淀为记忆卡片,之后可随时温习 ・Reading Insights:查看阅读时长、温习节奏和阅读记录 ・本书百科 Atlas:方便你整理书中人物、地点、概念和重要线索 BridgeReader 适合正在阅读英文小说、非虚构作品和学习型文本的读者。你可以更少打断阅读流程,更稳定地理解原文,并把读过的内容逐步沉淀下来。 当前版本支持 EPUB 阅读与导入。 隐私政策:https://tuiwo.top/privacy/ 使用条款(Apple 标准 EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tuiwo.top/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Plum
Enhance your English reading with instant word translations directly within any book. Highlighted difficult words and spaced-repetition flashcards aid vocabulary acquisition. Supports various e-book formats and cross-device syncing for a seamless learning experience.
- Instant word translation on tap
- Sentence translation on long-press
- Audio pronunciation
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- Library of classics
- Import your own books
- Offline reading
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Plum turns any English book into comfortable reading practice. Tap a word you don't know and the translation appears right above it, in your own language — then keep reading. No dictionary to open, no flashcard grind, no leaving the page. The difficult words are gently highlighted in advance, tuned to your level, so the story never stops. • Tap a word — get an instant translation in context • Long-press a sentence — see the whole sentence translated • Hear how any word is pronounced • Words you tap become flashcards — review them with spaced-repetition training • A library of classics: Sherlock Holmes, Jane Austen, Dracula, Frankenstein, H. G. Wells and more, sorted by genre and reading level • Bring your own books — EPUB, PDF, FB2, MOBI and more, with the same support • Read across devices — your place, your words and your bookmarks stay in sync • Calm, book-like reader with light, sepia and dark themes; read offline Translate into Russian, Chinese and more. Start with a free chapter. Plum Premium opens the full catalog, your own books, and unlimited sentence translation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://api.plum-reader.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://api.plum-reader.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plum at daily against BridgeReader's every 3 weeks. 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. BridgeReader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Plum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BridgeReader ships an update every 3 weeks, Plum daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BridgeReader | Plum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 浩洋 费 | Zagir Nurgaliev |
In-app purchases
BridgeReader
- BridgeReader Pro Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
Plum
- Plum Premium7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Plum Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year









