# ArcReader: Web Novel Offline — Light Novel Reader & Audiobook

> Offline web novel reader with TTS, EPUB import, and vocabulary tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Thien Le.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thien Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617088747)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 122 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697/reviews.md

## What is ArcReader?

Paste any web novel link. Download every chapter. Read offline anywhere — no account, no subscription required to start.

ArcReader is the offline-first reader for Royal Road, WTR-Lab, NovelFire, and dozens more sources. Bring your own link, we handle the rest — whether it's progression fantasy, xianxia, cultivation fiction, LitRPG, isekai, romance, or any English web novel and light novel.

Loved by readers who wanted something quieter: no crowded feeds, no coin walls, just your books.
Built for readers who want full control: pick your theme, your font, your scroll mode, and read offline whenever you want.

POPULAR GENRES ON ARCREADER
Progression Fantasy · Cultivation · Xianxia · Wuxia · Xuanhuan · LitRPG · GameLit · Isekai · Reincarnation · Fantasy · Romance · Sci-Fi · Fanfiction · Thriller · Horror · Slice of Life · Harem · Adventure

WHY READERS LOVE ARCREADER

A reader designed for long sessions
Choose between four themes (Light, Dark, Sepia, Black AMOLED). Adjust font size, line spacing, font family, and margins to find your perfect setup. Switch between paginated mode with page-turn animation, or smooth continuous scroll.

Listen with on-device narration
Built-in neural text-to-speech turns any novel into an audiobook — runs entirely on your device. No internet required, no data costs, no monthly fees for the core feature. Adjustable speed from 0.75x to 2x, lock-screen controls, sleep timer, and auto-advance between chapters.

Offline-first reading
Downloaded content stays on your device in a local library — not a temporary cache. Read on airplanes, in tunnels, or anywhere connectivity is unreliable.

Import your own EPUB files
Already have books saved as EPUB? Import them straight into your library and read them with the same themes, fonts, and narration as everything else.

Look up words and build vocabulary
Tap any word for an instant dictionary definition, then save it as a flashcard. Review your flashcards later to lock in new vocabulary as you read.

Highlights and notes
Long-press to highlight passages in four colors with optional notes. Review all your highlights for any title in one place.

Reading position sync
Auto-saves your position every few seconds. Open a book on another device and continue exactly where you left off, after signing in.

No sign-up wall
Open the app and start reading. Account creation is optional — only needed if you want to sync between devices.

EVERYTHING ARCREADER OFFERS
- Customizable reader (themes, fonts, layout, scroll modes)
- On-device neural text-to-speech with voice selection
- Background audio with lock-screen controls and sleep timer
- Highlights and notes with color coding
- Import your own EPUB files into your library
- Built-in dictionary with tap-to-define
- Vocabulary flashcards to review and remember new words
- Reading progress auto-save and cross-device sync
- Daily reading goals and streaks
- Reading statistics and history

ARCREADER PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION)
ArcReader Pro adds:
- Premium cloud voices for high-quality narration
- Unlimited chapter downloads
- Ad-free reading experience

ArcReader Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The exact price in your local currency is shown in the app and on the App Store before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off in iOS Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.

PRIVACY
ArcReader stores your reading data on your device. Optional account sync uses encrypted cloud storage. We do not sell your data. Full privacy policy available below.

Terms of Service: https://arcreaders.app/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://arcreaders.app/privacy.html

## Key features

- Download and read web novels offline
- Customizable reader themes and fonts
- On-device text-to-speech narration
- EPUB file import
- Integrated dictionary with flashcards
- Cross-device reading progress sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArcReader VIP — Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| ArcReader VIP — Annual | $44.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArcReader VIP - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tachimanga but for Novels

*2026-08-22*

So far so great. I’ve been looking for something like this. Keep it up 💪🏽💪🏽

### 5/5 — Amazing Novel Reader!

*2026-08-17*

Amazing app, has all the features you could ask for, almost everything is free and the premium subscription is not only optional but also has a lifetime option. Highly recommend its the only novel reader app that ai found good on iOS!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the amazing review! ❤️ We're really happy to hear that ArcReader has everything you need. Your support means a lot to us, and we hope you enjoy reading with ArcReader for a long time!

### 5/5 — awesome!!!!!!

*2026-08-08*

awesome!!!!!!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much!! So glad you’re enjoying the app! ❤️

### 5/5 — Meilleure application pour les webnovel

*2026-07-28*

Tout est dans le titre

**Developer response:** Merci beaucoup pour votre avis ! ❤️

Nous sommes ravis que vous considériez ArcReader comme la meilleure application pour lire des webnovels. Votre soutien nous motive énormément à continuer d'améliorer l'application et à ajouter de nouvelles fonctionnalités.

Bonne lecture, et merci de faire partie de la communauté ArcReader !

### 4/5 — Nice

*2026-07-24*

Looks Great and seems like it has all the features I’d want in something like this, from built in translation software to downloading novels for offline reading, as well as the ability to download some nice voices if you want it read to you. Also seems like it’s reasonably useful for free users too, which is a solid plus. 

Could maybe use some more options for voices, some newer translation versions and it doesn’t seem to download novels with the app closed or in the background as best I can tell though, so, four stars for now.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the detailed review! We're really glad you're enjoying the translation, offline reading, TTS, and that the free experience has been useful.

We appreciate your suggestions as well. We're actively working on adding more voice options and improving translation quality over time. As for background downloads, it's something we'd like to improve, though it's currently limited by iOS background execution restrictions.

Thanks again for your feedback and support, we hope to earn that fifth star in a future update!

### 1/5 — Advertisement

*2026-07-22*

The head dev said there would be no advertisements in the reader… yet guess what!!! there are now!! good stuff buddy nice lies

**Developer response:** Sorry for the disappointment. We understand why this feels frustrating.

To keep ArcReader sustainable, we introduced limited ads for free users while keeping them as unobtrusive as possible. Premium users can continue to enjoy an ad-free reading experience.

We appreciate your feedback and will keep looking for ways to reduce interruptions and improve the experience for everyone.

### 5/5 — Novel

*2026-07-21*

Was looking for this type of app having all novel sites on one app like tachiyomi now i can finally read my novel with offline too

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! ❤️

We're really happy to hear ArcReader is exactly what you were looking for. Our goal is to make reading novels from multiple sources as easy as possible, with offline reading and lots of customization options.

### 4/5 — A reader designed for users!

*2026-07-17*

A polished looking app with plenty of reader friendly features, such as line spacing, margins and font options. Fetching a novel couldn’t be easier, just tap “Add to library” for a novel, and everything will be set up and ready to go. I’ve always wanted a central app that can fetch reading material from different sources. The latest update also includes an e-ink mode and it will make this app perfect on an Android supported e-reader.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your wonderful review! ❤️

We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying ArcReader and its reading customization options. Making it easy to collect and read novels from different sources has always been one of our main goals, so it's great to know it's working well for you.

### 5/5 — Great LNreader alternative for IOS

*2026-06-22*

Super clean Claude code UI 🤣 (not hating), has all the essentials and so many sources to pull from. Only critique would be notifications when a chapter updates, maybe some kind of background process that updates novels, essentially little features found on apps like Tachimanga that are the cherry on top.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review!

We're glad you're enjoying ArcReader and all the available sources. As for the "Claude code UI" comment... we'll take that as a compliment 😆!

Novel update notifications and background library updates are definitely features we're considering for future versions. Thanks for the suggestion and for helping us make ArcReader even better.

### 5/5 — Greatest novel app ever

*2026-06-10*

All the other novel apps get put to shame against this one genuinely incredible how thorough and full of features it is along with a clean organized interface. Peak

**Developer response:** This means a lot, thank you. Hearing that the features and the interface hit the mark makes it all worth it. I'm always working on new things, so if there's ever something you'd love to see added, I'm all ears. Happy reading.

## Frequently asked questions about ArcReader

### Does ArcReader have ads?

Yes, ArcReader contains advertisements. This allows the core features to be offered for free.

### How much does ArcReader cost?

ArcReader is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for ArcReader Pro, which offers premium cloud voices.

### Can I read web novels offline with ArcReader?

Yes, ArcReader is designed for offline-first reading. You can download entire chapters and read them anywhere without an internet connection.

### Does ArcReader support EPUB files?

Yes, you can import your own EPUB files directly into your ArcReader library and read them with the same customization options as web novels.

### Can ArcReader read novels aloud?

Yes, ArcReader features on-device neural text-to-speech that converts novels into audiobooks. This feature runs entirely on your device without requiring an internet connection.

### What devices is ArcReader available on?

ArcReader is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is ArcReader updated?

The latest version of ArcReader is 1.0.27, and it was last updated on June 22, 2026. Updates typically include new features and bug fixes.

### What age rating does ArcReader have?

ArcReader has an age rating of 17+, indicating it may contain content suitable for mature audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-21

- Automatic backup: Premium keeps your library safe on its own.
- A new phone gets it all back from your account — no file needed.
- Translate every downloaded chapter at once, before you lose signal.
- Bilingual: read every paragraph with its translation underneath.
- Tap a paragraph to start listening there, or go back to one missed.
- Share your pronunciation rules and glossaries by link or file.
- Fixes: no more stuck player, steadier pauses on every voice.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-16

- Follow the narration on the page — the paragraph being read lights up.
- A true black theme for the reader and the whole app.
- Put Terms on the reader toolbar, and move the Display button anywhere.
- Drag your categories into your own order, or swipe the shelf to switch.
- Double-tap Discover to go straight to search.
- Resume reading opens the reader again, and the browser button can be moved.

### 1.0.38 — 2026-08-08

- Auto-translate a novel and every chapter is ready before you reach it.
- Set how far one tap scrolls, and tap the top of the page to go back.
- Pick a system voice in any language, with search and a preview.
- Offline voices in 15 more languages, with a sample to play first.
- Lock screen, AirPods and car controls work again for TTS.
- Add imported books to categories, and rename ones with an odd title.

### 1.0.37 — 2026-08-01

- Select several novels at once to delete them or add them to categories.
- Open the app on the category you choose, and hide the ones you'd rather not show.
- Covers are all one size now, and long titles get a second line.
- Choose which buttons appear in the reader toolbar, and their order.
- Imported EPUBs can have a cover, and are included in your backup.
- Faster start-up, and the reader reopens where you left off.
- Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.36 — 2026-07-29

- Backup & restore: save your library, progress and notes to one file and bring it back on any device. No account needed.
- See a chapter's word count, or the minutes you have left.
- Feedback is now a two-way thread you can reply to in the app.
- Fixes for AI translating long chapters.
- Text-to-speech improvements.
- Import several EPUBs at once; set a cover from a link.
- Bug fixes and improvements.

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