SmartReader vs EPUB Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartReader
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Learn English naturally through interactive stories designed for levels A1–B2. SmartReader combines reading, translation, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes in one learning experience. READ AND UNDERSTAND • Explore engaging English stories across many categories • Choose content for levels A1, A2, B1, and B2 • Tap words and sentences to understand them • View instant translations in your preferred language • Listen to stories with clear audio • Adjust playback speed and repeat difficult parts BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY • Open detailed word cards while reading • Listen to pronunciation • Review translations, examples, synonyms, and antonyms • Save useful words and return to them later • Learn vocabulary naturally in context • Some vocabulary features require a Reader subscription PRACTICE SPEAKING • Answer questions about each story • Record your voice using the microphone • Practice pronunciation and spoken English • Build confidence through guided story discussions • Speaking and AI-powered pronunciation features require an AI Plus subscription IMPROVE LISTENING • Listen to individual sentences • Repeat and record what you hear • Compare your pronunciation with the original • Practice shadowing and improve speaking rhythm • AI-powered pronunciation feedback requires an AI Plus subscription LEARN GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT • Read clear grammar explanations connected to each story • Study examples taken from the text • Complete interactive grammar exercises • Grammar features require a Reader subscription TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE • Answer comprehension questions • Complete quizzes based on each story • Track your reading activity and daily learning goal • Quiz features require a Reader subscription CREATE PERSONALIZED STORIES Generate AI-powered English stories based on selected topics, categories, and learning levels. AI story generation requires an AI Plus subscription. SUBSCRIPTIONS SmartReader offers optional auto-renewable in-app subscriptions that require an additional purchase. • Reader unlocks additional learning features, including grammar, quizzes, and expanded vocabulary tools. • AI Plus unlocks AI-powered features, including story creation, speaking practice, pronunciation feedback, and live AI voice features. You can use SmartReader without purchasing a subscription. Available features and usage limits may vary by plan. SmartReader is designed for independent learners who want to improve English through meaningful reading and regular practice. Start reading, listening, and speaking English today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
EPUB Reader
This app helps you learn languages by reading books with side-by-side translations. You can tap to translate words or sentences, save vocabulary, and customize your reading experience. It offers a selection of free classic reads and the option to import your own EPUB and TXT files.
- Dual-text translation
- Tap to translate words/sentences
- Save vocabulary with context
- Import EPUB and TXT files
- Customizable reading themes and fonts
- Offline translation after initial download
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Duotext translates whole sentences while you read. Keep the original in view and reveal a sentence’s translation with a tap, or keep translations visible with Pro. Read on iPhone and iPad. 24 CLASSIC READS IN YOUR LIBRARY • Three complete starter texts, free to read. • The English language setting starts with three French fables by Jean de La Fontaine, with ready-to-read English translations. • Other language settings start with English stories by Kate Chopin, O. Henry and Oscar Wilde. • Twenty-one more texts with Pro: French stories by Maupassant and fables by La Fontaine for the English language setting; English stories, including stories by Saki, for other settings. TRANSLATION THE WAY YOU WANT IT • Tap to translate — free, in every book: touch the mark after a sentence and its translation appears • Always-on translation under the text, with no tapping at all — with Pro • Choose how the text is split: by line, by sentence, or by paragraph — with Pro • Tap a single word to see what it means in that exact sentence BUILD VOCABULARY FROM REAL BOOKS • Press and hold a sentence to save a word together with the context you met it in • Free: up to 20 saved words. Pro: an unlimited dictionary BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS — WITH PRO • Import EPUB and TXT files • Paste any text • Save an article from the web by link A READER FIRST • Six reading themes, serif, sans serif and rounded fonts, adjustable type size — all free • Covers, reading progress, and your place in the book • Your books stay on your device HOW TRANSLATION WORKS Duotext uses the translation built into iOS, so text is translated on your iPhone. The first time you use a language pair, iOS downloads that language model, which needs an internet connection; after that, translation runs on your device. You can translate into the languages your device supports for translation. No account, no sign-up. WHAT IS FREE AND WHAT IS PRO Free: 3 complete stories, tap to translate in any book, up to 20 saved words, and every theme, font and type size. Duotext Pro adds: 21 more stories, always-on translation under every line, the by line / by sentence / by paragraph layouts, importing your own EPUB and TXT files, pasted text and links, and an unlimited dictionary. SUBSCRIPTION AND PURCHASE Duotext Pro is available as a yearly subscription with a free trial, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://artsaverin-star.github.io/legal/duotext/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartReader at 16.0 against EPUB Reader's 18.0. 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. SmartReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and EPUB Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SmartReader | EPUB Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Vladyslav Zymovskyi | Iaroslav Saverin |
In-app purchases
SmartReader
- Premium Reader$2.991 Month
- Premium AI+$7.991 Month
- Premium Reader$29.991 Year
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- Premium AI+$59.991 Year
EPUB Reader
- Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99





