Our take: Shows how hard your English is to read with a grade level and colour highlights. Readability analysis ran in the browser with no text sent out. Grammar and spelling checks are paid (Editor Plus).
- ✓ Readability runs on-device — tested
- ✓ No sign-up — tested
- Highlights hard sentences & weakeners
- ! Grammar check is paid
- ? China access — not tested yet
Our test
Tested 28 Sep 2026 · Chrome desktop · one 48-word English sentence
ReadabilityPost-graduate (aim: grade 9)
Flagged1 of 1 sentences “very hard”
Network requests0
How we checked privacy: We watched the network log while typing: zero requests sent the text anywhere. Readability analysis happens in your browser.
Data sheet
Every row shows how we know it
| Free limit | Readability analysis in the web editor Tested |
|---|---|
| Sign-up | Not required Tested |
| Results | Grade level, hard sentences, weakeners Tested |
| Input handling | In your browser, nothing sent Tested |
| Paid | Editor Plus: grammar & spelling Tested |
| Language | English Tested |
| Access from China | — Not tested |
When to use it
Tightening English writing and spotting overly long sentences at a glance.
Before you use it
It only covers readability; grammar and spelling are paid, and it works for English only.
How to use it
- Open hemingwayapp.com (no sign-up).
- Paste your English text into the editor.
- Use the grade and highlights to split or shorten sentences.
Alternatives
- LanguageTool — grammar & spellingUploads to server
- Grammarly — English grammar & toneUploads to server
Last verified 28 Sep 2026 · Found something outdated? Tell us. · Official site