Engly Reader vs HistroQuest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
HistroQuest
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LEARN HISTORY THROUGH GAMIFIED GUESS-QUESTS History becomes more memorable when you do more than simply read about it. HistroQuest transforms historical events into gamified stories in which your own predictions become part of the learning experience. Instead of immediately telling you what happened, every chapter places you inside a historical situation. You learn about the people, conflicts, and circumstances—and then reach a decisive moment: What would you have done? Which strategy might have worked? What do you think happened next? Make your prediction before the true course of history is revealed. You might choose the same path as a famous ruler or commander—or discover that history unfolded very differently from what you expected. HOW A GUESS-QUEST WORKS 1. ENTER THE STORY Follow an illustrated historical narrative and explore the people, ambitions, conflicts, and decisions that shaped an event. 2. REACH A DECISIVE MOMENT The story pauses before an important decision or surprising development. Now it is your turn to think. 3. MAKE YOUR GUESS Choose the answer that seems most plausible to you. There are no penalties and no pressure—only your own reasoning and curiosity. 4. DISCOVER WHAT REALLY HAPPENED After making your choice, the historical outcome is revealed and explained. You learn not only what happened, but also why it happened and what consequences followed. 5. BUILD LASTING CONNECTIONS Every decision connects people, places, causes, and consequences. Instead of memorizing isolated dates, you gradually develop a deeper understanding of the story behind history. LEARNING THROUGH CURIOSITY The Guess-Quest system is inspired by Errorful Learning: attempting an answer before seeing the solution can encourage your brain to engage more deeply with new information. Even a wrong guess can become valuable. It creates curiosity, makes the reveal more meaningful, and helps the correct information stand out. You are not punished for making mistakes—because in HistroQuest, guessing is part of learning. It is like a history quiz, but better. Rather than answering disconnected questions after reading a text, you make decisions while the story is still unfolding. Every guess turns passive reading into an active experience. EXPLORE HISTORICAL ARCHIVES AND FRAGMENTS Discover extensive historical archives as well as shorter fragments about extraordinary people and events. Current and upcoming stories include: • Napoleon Bonaparte and the decisions behind his rise • The First World War and the events that transformed Europe • Vlad the Impaler—the historical ruler behind the Dracula legend • Ching Shih, who became one of history’s most powerful pirate leaders • Wojtek, the bear who served alongside Polish soldiers during the Second World War • The Great Race of Mercy and the dangerous journey that helped save an isolated town • The Cold War—from the division of Europe to a world shaped by nuclear rivalry • Additional rulers, conflicts, legends, and forgotten stories from across history New historical content will continue to expand the world of HistroQuest. Whether your prediction is right or wrong, every choice takes you deeper into the past. Guess. Learn. Remember. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HistroQuest at 16.4 against Engly Reader's 18.6. 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. Engly Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and HistroQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Engly Reader | HistroQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 281 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kumar Manikant Gautam | Niels Cimpa |
In-app purchases
Engly Reader
- Start 7-Day Free TrialFree
- One Time Purchase$9.99
HistroQuest
- HistroQuest Premium Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- HistroQuest Premium Annual1 Year trial$44.991 Year
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