Comparison

LibroLang 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

LibroLang

Learn English through reading books tailored to your CEFR level. Features include shadowing mode for pronunciation, AI feedback, and spaced repetition vocabulary building. Ideal for learners and educators.

Highlights
  • Reading at CEFR level
  • Shadowing mode for pronunciation
  • AI-powered feedback
  • Spaced repetition vocabulary deck
  • Placement quiz
  • Progress tracking
  • Tools for teachers
Features
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LibroLang helps you learn English the natural way — by reading real books calibrated to your level. Whether you're a complete beginner (A1) or already advanced (C2), LibroLang adapts to where you are and helps you grow. READ AT YOUR LEVEL Every book is calibrated to the CEFR framework (A1–C2). No more books that are too hard or too easy — just the right challenge to keep you improving. SHADOWING MODE Practice your pronunciation by listening and repeating native-level audio. Shadowing is one of the most effective techniques for developing natural speech. AI-POWERED FEEDBACK Get personalized feedback on your reading comprehension. Our AI analyzes your progress and helps you understand where to focus. VOCABULARY DECK Words you encounter while reading are automatically saved to your personal vocabulary deck with spaced repetition — the scientifically proven method for long-term retention. PLACEMENT QUIZ Not sure what level you are? Take our placement quiz and start reading at exactly the right level from day one. PROGRESS TRACKING Watch your level grow over time. Track words learned, books completed, reading time, and your estimated CEFR level. FOR TEACHERS LibroLang includes powerful tools for English teachers and language schools: - Create and manage student classes - Assign books with deadlines - Generate unlimited premium books for your students - Track comprehension scores and progress for every student - Bypass premium access for all enrolled students FREE FOREVER PLAN - Access to all free books (A1–C2) - Vocabulary deck and flashcards - Placement quiz - Progress tracking - Text-to-speech reader PREMIUM PLAN - All 6 languages simultaneously - Exclusive premium books - Shadowing mode - AI-powered personalized feedback - Priority access to new content Start reading today. Your English will never be the same.

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

LibroLang4 screens
Engly Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

LibroLang and Engly Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. LibroLang sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Engly Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LibroLang versus Engly Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibroLangEngly Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB281 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWilman GarciaKumar Manikant Gautam

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LibroLang

Subscriptions2
  • LibroLang Premium$4.991 Month
  • LibroLang Premium$44.991 Year
2 purchases

Engly Reader

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

Questions

Is LibroLang free?
LibroLang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Engly Reader free?
Engly Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LibroLang or Engly Reader have ads?
Neither LibroLang nor Engly Reader shows ads.

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