Best Language Readers Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our language readers list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Language Readers Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ForeignLanguage Graded ReadersForeignLanguage Graded ReadersFree3.3★ (27)NoYesAug 2026
2Teach Yourself LibraryTeach Yourself LibraryFree3.9★ (144)NoYesAug 2026
3Language Cafe HubLanguage Cafe HubFreeYesNoJul 2026
4Bookva – Language ReaderBookva – Language ReaderFreeNoYesJul 2026
5Linga: Read & Learn LanguagesLinga: Read & Learn LanguagesFree4.9★ (177)NoYesAug 2026
6NovaMova: Language VoicecardsNovaMova: Language VoicecardsFreeNoYesAug 2026
7Russian Readers: Learn RussianRussian Readers: Learn RussianFree4.7★ (578)YesYesAug 2026
8LangMax: Language learningLangMax: Language learningFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Language Readers

ForeignLanguage Graded Readers#1

ForeignLanguage Graded Readers by Hachette UK (Holdings)Limited

Learn languages the fun way
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.3(27 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Learn languages through engaging short stories tailored to your proficiency level. Expand vocabulary and improve comprehension in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, or English with controlled language and authentic dialogues. Designed for enjoyable self-study or classroom use.

Teach Yourself Library#2

Teach Yourself Library by Hachette UK (Holdings)Limited

Strong Contender
📚 Education
3.9😞(144 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access free audio and learning resources to supplement your studies. Download materials to your personal library for anytime, anywhere learning. Sync your content across devices for a seamless experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good content of books
  • 👍 Helpful for language learning
  • 👍 Clear audio pronunciation
  • 👍 Easy to navigate interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 App doesn't open or crashes on launch
  • 🐛 Audio playback issues

More Language Readers apps to explore

4
Bookva – Language Reader
Bookva – Language Reader
Bookva – Language Reader
Learn languages while reading
Free
📚 Education
(0)
5
Linga: Read & Learn Languages
Linga: Read & Learn Languages
Linga: Read & Learn Languages
Learning Spanish & Flashcards
Free

Master languages by reading real books. Tap any word for instant translation and detailed dictionary information. Build your vocabulary with flashcards and spaced repetition, and practice pronunciation with native audio.

Read books in foreign languagesInstant word translation and dictionaryVocabulary builder and flashcards
📚 Education
(177)
free with in-app purchases
6
NovaMova: Language Voicecards
NovaMova: Language Voicecards
NovaMova: Language Voicecards
Learn with spaced repetition
Free

This app focuses on improving listening and speaking language skills through interactive flashcards. It offers multiple ways to create and import study materials, including text, audio, and image capture, with offline functionality and iCloud synchronization.

Spaced repetition learningListen and speak practiceCreate cards with text, audio, and images
📚 Education
(0)
freemium
7
Russian Readers: Learn Russian
Russian Readers: Learn Russian
Russian Readers: Learn Russian
Learn Russian with Stories!
Free

Learn Russian through engaging stories narrated by native speakers. Each word is highlighted as it's read, with English translations available to help you build vocabulary. Challenge yourself by hiding translations as you progress.

Learn Russian with storiesNative speaker narrationWord highlighting
📚 Education
(578)
subscription
8
LangMax: Language learning
LangMax: Language learning
LangMax: Language learning
Language learning via news
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
Book Summary - Nine Language
Book Summary - Nine Language
Book Summary - Nine Language
Mindmap - Bilingual English
Free
📚 Education
(0)
10
Innesto: Language Reader
Innesto: Language Reader
Innesto: Language Reader
Read Any Article, Learn Words
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
Unuhi: Bilingual Books
Unuhi: Bilingual Books
Unuhi: Bilingual Books
Kids' stories in two languages
Free

Explore children's stories in two languages with dual language eBooks. Choose from 20 languages and enjoy audio narration by native speakers. Perfect for introducing young learners to a second language through engaging, illustrated books.

Dual language eBooks20+ supported languagesAudio narration by native speakers
📚 Education
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Spanish Dictionary - Dict Box
Spanish Dictionary - Dict Box
Spanish Dictionary - Dict Box
English Spanish Translation
Free

This app provides a comprehensive English to Spanish and Spanish to English dictionary and translator. It offers offline functionality, word correction, and the ability to translate text directly from other applications and web browsers. Users can also access image search and word reminders.

Offline dictionary and translatorTranslate in other apps and browsersImage search and picture dictionary
🔍 Reference
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
13
ReadYours: AI Language Reading
ReadYours: AI Language Reading
ReadYours: AI Language Reading
Create your language stories
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
Learn Spanish with Easy Ten
Learn Spanish with Easy Ten
Learn Spanish with Easy Ten
Language Learning App
Free

Learn a new language by mastering 10 words daily. This app offers a structured approach to vocabulary building, making language acquisition accessible and efficient for users of all levels. Enjoy features like pronunciation training and smart notifications to enhance your learning journey.

Learn 10-20 new words dailyFrequency vocabulary of 10,000 most common wordsVoiced words and pronunciation training
📚 Education
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Linguismo: Language Tracker
Linguismo: Language Tracker
Linguismo: Language Tracker
Language learning journal
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
Readers+
Readers+
Readers+
Read & learn new language
Free

This app helps users learn new languages by reading various texts. It identifies difficult words, provides translations, and assists with pronunciation. Users can mark familiar words to focus on new vocabulary and practice sentence reading.

Text scanning for difficult wordsWord translation and pronunciation guideMarking familiar words
📚 Education
(1)
free with in-app purchases
17
LinguaRead: Language Reader
LinguaRead: Language Reader
LinguaRead: Language Reader
Read. Tap. Understand.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Lingo Books: Learn Languages
Lingo Books: Learn Languages
Lingo Books: Learn Languages
Read Spanish, French Stories
Free

Learn languages through engaging bilingual stories, lessons, and games. Offers side-by-side translations, native speaker narration, and progress tracking. Supports 7 popular languages for learners of all levels.

Bilingual books with side-by-side translationsNative speaker narrationInteractive lessons
📚 Education
(101)
freemium
19
BooLingo - Language Stories
BooLingo - Language Stories
BooLingo - Language Stories
Learn languages with stories
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
Doknya: Read Any Language
Doknya: Read Any Language
Doknya: Read Any Language
AI Reader for Any Language
Free
📚 Education
(0)

FAQ about Language Readers

What are the best language readers apps for iPhone?
ForeignLanguage Graded Readers tops our language readers apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 27 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top language readers apps we rank are free to download, including ForeignLanguage Graded Readers and Teach Yourself Library.
ForeignLanguage Graded Readers has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ language readers apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
ForeignLanguage Graded Readers offers short stories in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, and English. The app aims to make learning these languages fun and accessible for various levels.
The app provides collections for beginners to intermediate learners. The Beginners collection is for A2-B1 levels, and the Intermediate collection is for B1-B2 levels on the Common European Framework of Reference.