Canonically

Read classics, learn languages

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

Read classics in Russian, Spanish, & French. Tap any word for instant definitions and grammar, then master it with smart, context-aware flashcards. Stop switching between your book, dictionary, and flashcards. Canonically is the reading companion for intermediate and advanced language learners. We remove the friction from reading foreign literature so you can finally enjoy the book. READING, REINVENTED Reading in a foreign language usually means juggling three different apps. With Canonically, everything you need is on the page. Instant Lookup: Tap any word to see its definition and full morphology (cases, conjugations, and gender). Context-Aware Learning: When you learn a word, we save the original sentence it came from. No more isolated vocabulary—learn words in the context you found them. Seamless Flashcards: One tap creates a card. Our smart Spaced Repetition System (FSRS) schedules reviews at the perfect time to ensure you never forget. CURATED LIBRARY Access a growing catalog of public domain masterpieces, optimized for learners: Russian: Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Gogol, Chekhov Spanish: Cervantes, Lazarillo de Tormes, and more French: Flaubert, Hugo, Zola, Maupassant KEY FEATURES Morphology Tables: Don't just see the definition; understand why the word is spelled that way. See full declension and conjugation tables instantly. Smart Scheduling: We use the advanced FSRS algorithm to predict exactly when you're about to forget a word. Zero Setup: No importing lists or managing decks. Just open a book and start reading. SUBSCRIPTION Canonically offers a 7-day free trial. Subscribe to unlock unlimited access to the full library and advanced review features. PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.canonically.app/privacy TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.canonically.app/terms

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Canonically is updated regularly to improve the user's experience. With this release, we've fixed a few minor issues.

Version 1.0.1

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  • Seller
    • PETER MICHAEL FRANCE
  • Size
    • 57.7 MB
  • Category
    • Books
  • 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
    13+
    • 13+
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      Cartoon or Fantasy 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
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
  • Copyright
    • © 2025 Canonically
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