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Only epub reader that meets all my needs plus more
I wanted a reader that would let me import epubs, read with font+layout+colors customizations, and provide good text to speach for when listening feels easier than actually reading. This app executes on these things solidly. I can't remember what I paid for this app, but it doesn't feel like I paid enough given its high quality.
One thing I didn't realize I wanted to have at the time, was the ability to easily import books from calibre. This app even autodetects your local calibre server. Additionally, the app lets you turn your iphone library into a server to sync books to other services.
I'm not sure why this app doesn't get more 5 star reviews, but it should. Thanks for making such a great product.Show lessSteven7600
Second best in a dozen is still pretty good
This app isn’t the best on the App Store, or my first choice, but it is a strong second, and looking for something to replace Marvin 3, it feels like this might be the only app of the bunch with a real shot at replacing it if given enough to get caught up in features.
The good:
- highly customizable. Marvin 3 users will recognize a lot of things they love.
- Active development.
- Lots of solid features already.
The bad:
- Missing a lot of features that would otherwise make it great such as auto-scrolling or updating your progress on Goodreads.
- The interface could use a rethink. Many of the menus and locations for features could be better thought through. Developer should consider brushing up on best UX design practices.
- Not the prettiest app on the market.
The Ugly:
- For some reason, you have to register an account with them in order to add books to your library, even locally.
- The app does not make use of iOS’s local file explorer. This means that it can be a great hassle for users to add books into their library as you’ll have to go outside of the app to do so locally, or frustratingly, re-sign in to other external services that otherwise might already be attached and signed into your file explorer, such as Google Drive.Show lessDrewsefer
Developer Response
As for your "ugly" comments, please read our online FAQ, especially "What do I need a Maplepop account for?" and "What is the best way to import books from Dropbox and other cloud drives?".Almost perfect
I just wanted a basic reader that actually worked, showed 2 columns in landscape, didn’t skew the words halfway off the page, decent font selection, and most of all keep track of where you are in the book when you turn off the iPad. You’d be surprised how many reader apps don’t do these basic things. Why doesn’t the iPad version have the “status bar always on” option? The iPhone version does have this option. I like to see the clock and battery while reading without having to tap in the center to see it and then tap again to go back to reading.Show lessfab5friend
Developer Response
Q. "Why doesn’t the iPad version have the “status bar always on” option? " A. You've got it now in version 5.3. Enjoy!