Lexico · Office #61,679

What it is

Calls itself “reading app”.

• Calls itself: reading app

“Reading app for language learners”

Where it puts itself

Claims “most enjoyable”. Rules out “never removes DRM” and “no subscription”.

• Superlative claim: most enjoyable
• Says it will not: never removes DRM · no subscription

“Everything a reader needs. Nothing a textbook wants.”

“Reading is the most enjoyable form of comprehensible input there is.”

What it costs

One-time purchase. A free tier, free forever. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: €2.99.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: €2.99

“From €2.99 per book”

“…no subscription”

“One payment per converted book, no subscription”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. Made for learners. Available in 4 languages.

• Sells to: consumers
• Made for: learners
• Languages: 4 languages

“Lexico is free in your browser, with a shelf of free classics; the iPhone and iPad app is on its way through App Store review. Or bring the book you've been meaning to read.”

“Lexico is built for intermediate learners who are ready for real books in a foreign language”

How it runs

A mobile app and web app for iOS. Runs locally and works offline. Hosted in the cloud. Distributed through the App Store. AI is a side feature. Built with Google Analytics.

• Kind: mobile · web
• Runs on: iOS
• Runs where: cloud / hosted · on the device, offline
• Distributed via: App Store
• AI role: a side feature
• Analytics: Google Analytics

“…iPhone and iPad app in App Store review”

“Read in your browser”

What it works with

Names Anki, App Store and 5 more on its pages.

• Names: Anki · App Store · Apple · +4

“Anki”

“App Store”

What it offers as proof

In beta. Trying it asks for an email. Publishes a blog.

• Stage: beta
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: an email address

“…iPhone and iPad app in App Store review”

“Open the web app”