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Spec score 8.7 #37 of 278 in Language learning apps

What it is

Readlang is a reading tool for language learners who want to work with native content. Readers can select words or phrases in text and webpages to see translations, and contextual AI explanations help clarify them. Translated material can be turned into flashcards that use spaced repetition and prioritize useful words. Users can read articles and books, paste text, upload files, or bring webpages in through a browser extension or bookmarklets. The video player supports full transcriptions, including transcripts uploaded and synced to YouTube videos. A popup dictionary is available in the Web Reader, while the online eReader has a sidebar dictionary; collected words and phrases can also be exported to Anki. Readlang lists web, Android, iOS, and extension platforms, but says it has no native mobile apps. The web app can be added to a mobile device’s home screen. The Free plan is free and allows unlimited single-word translations, with 10 phrase translations and 10 contextual explanations per day. Premium is $6 a month, billed at $6 / month or $48 / year.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Readlang is a reading tool for language learners that helps them read native content.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · readlang.com
Paid from
6Read 23 Sep 2026 · readlang.com
Mobile apps
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · readlang.com
Security
The privacy policy says passwords are stored hashed and access to personal data is restricted, while noting absolute security cannot be guaranteed.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Privacy
Readlang says it does not sell personal data and uses only strictly necessary cookies, without advertising cookies or third-party advertising trackers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Support
Users can contact support or leave feedback through the Readlang feedback forum.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Maker
Readlang was created by Steve Ridout, who says he built it to learn Spanish by reading novels and other native content.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
AI explanations
Readlang offers AI based explanations of words and phrases using context.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Anki export
Users can export collected words and phrases to practice in Anki.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Data processing
The privacy policy names Linode (Akamai), Stripe, Google, OpenAI, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Rollbar, and other providers as service providers for hosting, billing, language features, email, and monitoring.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Dictionary
Readlang provides a popup dictionary in the Web Reader and a sidebar dictionary in the online eReader.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Flashcards
Translated words can be practiced with flashcards that use spaced repetition and prioritize useful words.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Mobile support
The web app can be added to an iPhone, iPad, or Android home screen, but Readlang says it does not have native mobile apps.Read 2 Oct 2026 · forum.readlang.com
Personalized review
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · readlang.com
Reading content
Users can read articles and books, paste text, upload files, or import webpages with the browser extension or bookmarklets.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Subscription
Paid subscriptions renew monthly or yearly until canceled, and the terms say Readlang does not store full card details.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Translations
Readers can click words or phrases in text and webpages to see translations.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Video
The video player supports full transcriptions and lets users upload and sync transcriptions to YouTube videos.Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Unlimited single word translations · 10 phrase translations/day (6 words per phrase) · 10 context explanations/day · 0 streak repairs · 0 hours audio storage Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Premium $6 a month $6 / month or $48 / year Unlimited word and phrase translations · 12 words per phrase · Unlimited context explanations · 10 hours audio storage · 2 streak repairs/month Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Premium Plus $15 a month $15 / month or $120 /year Unlimited word and phrase translations · 12 words per phrase · Unlimited context explanations · 200 hours audio storage · High quality voices for whole texts · Advanced AI model Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Premium $48 a year $6 / month or $48 / year Unlimited word and phrase translations · 12 words per phrase · Unlimited context explanations · 10 hours audio storage · 2 streak repairs/month Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com
Premium Plus $120 a year $15 / month or $120 /year Unlimited word and phrase translations · 12 words per phrase · Unlimited context explanations · 200 hours audio storage · High quality voices for whole texts · Advanced AI model Read 2 Oct 2026 · readlang.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Translations available for words and phrases
  • Flashcards use spaced repetition
  • Supports articles, books, files, and webpages
  • Video player supports full transcriptions
  • Collected words can be exported to Anki

Limits

  • No native mobile apps
  • Free plan limits phrase translations to 10 daily
  • Free plan limits context explanations to 10 daily
  • Premium is $6 a month

Who it suits

It suits language learners who want to read articles, books, webpages, or video transcripts with translation and review tools. Mobile users should note that the service says it has no native mobile apps.

Verdict

Readlang connects reading and video content with translation, contextual explanations, and flashcard review. Its free plan has daily limits for phrases and explanations, and mobile access is through the web app rather than native apps.

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