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24 alternatives to Booklex: Read & Learn Languages

Read foreign books. Tap any word. Build your vocabulary.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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    Hi HN, For over two years I've been working on an App to learn languages (currently French, Italian and Spanish), together with my partner, a language teacher. I think it is finally ready to share with this community! The idea is to introduce vocabulary and grammar whilst you read eBooks in your own language. I've found that it is easier to remember vocabulary 'in context' and with regular repetition. Plus you don't have to carve out dedicated time for language learning. Other apps require you to build a habit around various exercises or ‘games’, whereas lots of people already read books.…

    2024 · glossarie.app · its alternatives →

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    Hi! Wanted to share the project I really wanted to have. TLDR; this app lets you create your own list of words and you get a Duolingo-like experience (kind of, still needs a lot of features) practicing those words in their context. My English is not the best but not the worst either. But I realized I can't boost it up after a certain level! In my belief, in order to truly learn a language, you need to be exposed to that language often. Vocabulary is the key factor here if you really want to improve in any language. My experience is that when I read a book to improve my English vocabulary, I…

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    LangRead▲127

    Read books, learn languages one word at a time

    2025 · langread.online · its alternatives →

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    Learn any language by reading what you love. Click words to translate, build vocabulary with smart flashcards, and read articles, books, and web pages in 100+ languages. Free to start.

    2015 · readlang.com · its alternatives →

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    LelaAI▲134

    Learn languages by reading real articles

    Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Wordbook▲398

    Get captions, define unknown words, add them to a dictionary

    2022 · its alternatives →

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    Vocabi▲84

    Translate, save & memorize words while you read

    May 2026 · its alternatives →

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    Blarma▲81

    Build vocabulary - learn words & languages with techniques

    2022 · blarma.com · its alternatives →

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    Read anything with translation to your native language

    2025 · duo-books.com · its alternatives →

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    Vocabulary enhancer with live activities

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Biblyx▲4

    Learn a language by reading the books you love

    Aug 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Academy X▲103

    Language learning platform, learn in context

    2024 · academyx.ai · its alternatives →

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    Read a book. Learn a language.

    2022 · prismatext.com · its alternatives →

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    Zingle▲109

    Learn words in context with AI

    Jun 2026 · learnzingle.com · its alternatives →

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    Read Fast▲140

    Translate & condense books with same knowledge and style

    2024 · read-fast.webflow.io · its alternatives →

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    Helps toddlers learn their first words in up to 4 languages

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    AvidX▲88

    AI English practice that helps you break through the plateau

    2023 · avidx.app · its alternatives →

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    Learn languages through books you actually want to read

    2025 · simplyfluent.com · its alternatives →

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    Hi HN, As a non-native speaker, I improved my vocabulary by reading English novels. At the time, it felt like a clever hack. It was hard and sometimes took me hours to read a single page(because I had to constantly look up words), but I pushed through because I enjoyed reading, especially fiction. I would never have put in the same effort to create flashcards or word lists and then memorize words. Learning works for me when it becomes a side effect of something engaging. Even now, if I want to learn a new programming language or framework, I skim the basics, pick a small project, and learn…

    2025 · grokvocab.com · its alternatives →

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    Lexios▲76

    Learn vocabulary effortlessy while browsing the web

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Streamlining your English with short, impactful texts

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    learn languages naturally with instant translations.

    Nov 2025 · fluencywave.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn languages fast with vocabulary games.

    2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Add your own words. Then learn them in context.

    2025 · codex4.com · its alternatives →

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