Anchor – Reader & Translator

Read, Translate, Learn

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Ever wanted to dive into foreign bestsellers, Japanese light novels, or English originals without constantly stopping to check a dictionary? Anchor is your ultimate foreign reading companion, designed for language learners and avid readers. Key Features: 1. Instant Word Lookup: Tap any word to see definitions, phonetic transcription, and grammar inflections immediately. 2. AI Grammar and Sentence Breakdown: Understand complex sentences and multi-clause structures with contextual AI explanations. 3. Web Novel Integration: Browse and read trending stories directly from platforms like Syosetu, Kakuyomu, and Royal Road. 4. In-App Web Browser: Read and translate any foreign article or webpage on the fly. 5. Vocabulary Builder with SRS: Save new words to your vocabulary list and review them with spaced repetition flashcards. 6. Rich Reading Formats: Supports EPUB, TXT, PDF, and web articles with dark mode and custom typography. [About Anchor Pro Subscription] Anchor provides core features for free with daily translation limits. Advanced learning features, including unlimited translations and AI syntax breakdowns, require an active Anchor Pro subscription. Website: https://read-anchor.com Terms of Use: https://read-anchor.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://read-anchor.com/privacy

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• Manga learning mode (Pro): when you read Japanese manga in the built-in browser, Anchor detects the speech bubbles and translates them ahead of time. The original text stays visible — press and hold a bubble to peek at the translation, or tap it to open a study card where you can look up each word, save it to your vocabulary, drag across a phrase to translate it, and see the sentence structure. Vertical text recognition requires iOS / iPadOS 26. • Speed-read mode is also available, covering bubbles with the translation. • Links that open in a new tab on websites now open in a new tab correctly.

Version 1.1

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    • Contact Info
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Information

Seller
yunche hsieh
Size
245.1 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
16+
  • 16+
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  • Contains
    Unrestricted Web Access
    Advertising
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
© 2026 Yunche Hsieh
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