Leave a Review MapleRead SE
Great app, even better support
Phenomenal app that has everything I need in an iBooks replacement. I selfhost a Calibri content server and this works perfectly.
The only thing the app was missing to me was the ability to have a custom background when using dark mode. So I emailed the developer and my feature request was implemented within a week. Thank you!Show lessChief Tuskaloosa
New bug fix
With the latest update, 75% of my 300 books are not listed by date added. They are all listed as added in 1969. Very frustrating. I love reading with this app and hope this can be fixed.Boxter55
Developer Response
We'll fix this glitch soon. In the meanwhile, there is a simple workaround. Just turn off "Sort | ...| Prefer Calibre Date" in Library view.Great app, with lots of options!
I want to thank the developers very much for their quick reply and support ... it is greatly appreciated! May I also take the time to compliment them on a wonderfully done app! I love the many options they have included, especially being able to import and use my own chosen fonts... I use a font called Happy Monkey that imitates the written had, one that no ebook reader would ever use, so having the ability to import my own fonts is a heaven sent on these old eyes!
When reading an ebook and looking at a screen the majority of the day, this ability becomes a true blessing ... a soothing background color and choice of font makes all the difference on one's ability to enjoy an ebook, so thank you for such a incredibly well thought out app! This old man's eyes truly appreciate it...
I know developers probably only hear complaints, via support, and on the majority of their reviews, so I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for such a well thought out app and design! I love and appreciate your app so much I purchased all versions to show that appreciation. I also try to tip the developers, as much as possible to show my appreciation , and as frequently as my wallet allows ... I believe it is one way we all can continue to support the development on this app!Show lessJamesF03
Terrific app
I enjoyed the layout and UI of the CX version and decided to purchase the SE version for more features. To be honest, other than loading more books and having a few more themes to choose from, I think someone can get by using the free version. I don't see how the developer can claim the SE version is more feature rich. The bookshelf theme option is still limited to just two. Highlighting is still the same. You would think the paid version would have the ability to underline or strike through a sentence. What was most galling was the way the developer inserted a way to donate more money to the app in the form of a "gratuity". I just paid $6.99 and you want more money? If you only want to read one book at a time, stick with the free version.Show lessmnhhfhgykl.ljh
Developer Response
The purpose of CX is to let users (like you) try out all EPUB features, including layout and UI, without hindrances (such as blocking off part of the screen as in some other apps) on a limited set of books. As for gratuity, it literally means what it is supposed to mean: show your satisfaction and encouragement to the developer of this app (as you may keep using the app for years); it is NOT a disguised way to ask you to pay to unlock any hidden feature as in some other apps. You misunderstood this app. We frown on that kind of policy as appeared in those apps too.Continues To Crash
I like to read in Landscape mode and if I use my iPad in portrait and then go to landscape and open the app the book never opens. I have to reboot iPad to be able to read. Although sometimes the paging just gets messed up. It splits the pages in the middle. I really like this app so much that I put up with this.Show lessjcherepy
Developer Response
It seems that your issue has been fixed by v4.2. We understand that most users may not bother to update their bad reviews and ratings even when they are happy with the fixes. Sigh.The only ePub reader I use
Excellent app. I use it every day. I’m very happy they increased the size of the Description Edit box!!Moleskinegurl
Continues to impress.
MapleRead is the kitchen-sink ebook reader. It does more than any other reader to accommodate my preferences: set white font on black background then adjust system brightness to achieve desired contrast, use minimal side margins but add paragraph spacing, organize in three dimensions (sort type, tags, sets), note categorization, share books between devices without having to involve cloud storage… etc etc. It does have some rough edges — you can’t have all those features available without that — but every feature, even the ones I never use, appear well thought out. And, after years of use, the app continues to improve.
If you want an ebook reader that you control, this is your choice.Show lessRunsWithKeyboards
Almost perfect
I have vision impairment. This is the best app. Please add a feature to change the text color of PDFs in daylight mode. I will pay extra for that feature. Please implement this. Thank you!Mufrad Zaman
4/5 - Almost unbeatable.
I’ve been using MapleRead for around a week and have generally been pretty satisfied with everything about it. It works about as smoothly as any other E-reader app while on the whole providing many more features (the ‘And/Or’ function in the tag filter is my favorite feature that this app does that the other E-reader apps I’ve tried don’t have
However, I’m giving this app 4* for now. Partly because of some performance issues (freezes, functions not working, a crash or two, etc) when performing big tasks (downloading 3k+ book calibre library or managing large chunks of tags) but mostly because of one feature it’s missing. MapleRead not having a ratings/star function akin to the one Marvin 3 provides is the only real reason I haven’t switched to Maple SE completely. it’s been an immensely helpful tool for how I organize my library. However unlike Marvin (which hasn’t been updated in years) this app seems to be receiving ongoing support so I’ll probably switch to it full time sooner or later anyway.Show lesslabradooors
Excellent controls
I am switching to MapleRead to read epubs. I have much more control over how the text is displayed: I can choose from lots of fonts, and also line spacing, paragraph spacing, and between my choices and the publishers (interesting to see how I differ from most of them). It is satisfying to my eye to have the text adjusted just as I like it.Show lessrhealey
