Become fluent in a new language. Read a book in your new tongue while having a parallel copy in your native language handy for reference. Now thanks to Parallel Books, this technique is available on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Translations will automatically stay in sync, leaving you free to be immersed in the words on the page. Reading a book in two different languages at the same time has never been easier!
- Designed for people learning a new language.
- Displays a book simultaneously in two different languages.
- Translations stay in sync as you read.
- Stretchy, “chewing gum" overlay visually connects parallel content.
- Chewing gum overlay can be hidden.
- Translations can be displayed in two columns on the screen, or each translation can fill an entire screen.
- Continuously scrolls or pages through content without needing to change mode.
- Tapping on a paragraph shows the translation of that paragraph.
- Double tapping hides tool bars, giving more space.
- Multicolored highlights and searchable notes can be added.
- Includes day and night themes.
- Currently books are available in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Esperanto, Korean, Chinese, Arabic plus more.
- Some books include multiple translations in the same language; ideal for literature and translation students.
- Parallel Books is in development for other platforms.
- New books are being added all the time.
- All books are currently FREE.
This app seems to have been abandoned— there is no content to download. Based on other reviews it seems it’s been at least a year since this app hasn’t been usable. So why is the app still available for download? Why didn’t the developers remove the app from the store or at least do the simple courtesy leaving a note on their website that they are temporarily or permanently shut down?
Nice concept
Enogirl4u
I really like the concept of this app. Even though it doesn't have a big selection, it's very useful. I hope that they take this further. Something I appreciate is that it doesn't have any ads, and you can download the books for free. If they decide to charge something in order to obtain a bigger selection, I feel that would be a good idea. However, I hope they always keep this app ad free; and if ever it becomes popular, that they don't get greedy and start asking a lot money in order to get rid of the ads.
Great for language learners!
dmarkdw
Spanish, German, English and French are the languages offered in the five classic books. These are some of the most popular stories. An incredible app except that it was never finished. Still it is quite useful and free with no commercials.
Does Not Work. At all
Arielle Harmon
I downloaded the app. You start with an empty library. You are supposed to hit the plus sign to go to the store and add books. The store never loads. I’ve not downloaded a single book because it won’t load. I’ve reached out to the app. I’ll update the review with more info as it comes.
Bug fixes
Version 1.37
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Information
Seller
High Tea IT Limited
Size
2.5 MB
Category
Books
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Infrequent Realistic Violence Profanity or Crude Humor Mature or Suggestive Themes Horror/Fear Themes Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References Sexual Content or Nudity Guns or Other Weapons
