# AuraRead - Local Novel Reader — TXT·EPUB-Local Novel Reader

> Pure, ad-free local ebook reader with multi-device sync and import options. (iPhone/iPad app by 少川 李.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auraread-local-novel-reader/id6770079462 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [少川 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494700134)
- Category: Books, Utilities
- Price: Free (on sale, was $14.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17 · 108 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), American English
- Released: 2026-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-10-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auraread-local-novel-reader/id6770079462/reviews.md

## What is AuraRead?

AuraRead is a local-first eBook reader built for deep reading. Your library, notes and progress stay on your device — no account, no cloud upload, total privacy. Supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, CBR, AZW3 and more. Just drop a book in and start reading.

STUNNING READ-ALOUD Beyond built-in system voices, import offline AI speech engines (VITS, MeloTTS, Matcha-TTS, Kokoro, ZipVoice and more) — fully local synthesis that works offline. Sentence-by-sentence highlight follow-along, adjustable speed and pitch, sleep timer. Control playback from the Lock Screen and Control Center.

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FOLLOW-ALONG Turn on Picture-in-Picture while listening: a floating window shows the current sentence and a preview of the next one. Switch apps, go home, lock your phone — narration and text keep going.

LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Reading and narration status live on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island: progress, chapter, page and the sentence being read, one tap away.

IMMERSIVE READING A page-curl animation that feels like paper, plus scroll and slide modes. Volume-key paging is deeply adapted for iOS: rapid presses are responsive, direction is mirrored to your liking, and volume auto-recenters near the limits so paging never stalls. Auto page-turning frees your hands.

A SHELF THAT'S YOURS Browse your library in a 3D CoverFlow view with two-way list linkage, or the classic grid. Organize with categories, tags and folders. A private shelf keeps sensitive books behind Face ID.

HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Continue reading and turn pages right from widgets in multiple sizes — always in sync with the app.

DEEP TYPOGRAPHY Fine-tune font size, line height, margins, paragraph spacing and fonts. Curated Chinese typefaces, custom backgrounds, light and dark themes for comfortable night reading.

NOTES & BOOKMARKS Highlight, annotate and bookmark as you read, with a unified notes manager.

SYNC & IMPORT iCloud sync and KOSync progress sync. Import from WebDAV, SMB, Calibre or the web in one tap — your library travels with you.

READING STATS Daily time, goals, speed and lifetime totals help you build the habit.

AuraRead keeps evolving to make every book better.

## Key features

- Multiple import methods (Wi-Fi, System Share, WebDAV, Calibre, SMB)
- Apple Watch support for reading and syncing
- Automatic chapter detection and progress saving
- Customizable reading themes and fonts
- Detailed reading statistics and heatmaps
- Privacy-focused, local storage of books and data

## Is AuraRead safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess AuraRead.

## Is AuraRead legit?

AuraRead - Local Novel Reader appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for AuraRead is 63 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auraread-local-novel-reader/id6770079462/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 请问为什么更新后闪退？

*2026-10-14*

没更新前还好好的，我是iPad，iOS 17.5

### 5/5 — 期待支持pdf格式

*2026-10-13*

感谢提供精品软件，期待支持PDF文件

**Developer response:** 近期安排

### 5/5 — 支持一下

*2026-10-01*

用的3.0版本，纯净 感谢作者大大

### 5/5 — 非常好

*2026-09-28*

非常好用，软件不大，看书很方便，要是能提供更多离线语音包就更好了，祝作者大大万事如意，用户多多，财源广进

**Developer response:** 谢谢祝福！你提的离线语音包我记下了，争取早日安排上。也祝你财源广进，好书不断！📚

### 2/5 — 小说搜索文字，不够实用！！！

*2026-09-22*

搜索到了文字点进去后再进搜索，还得重新搜索，没有停留在原先点进去的那段文字里要改进一下，搜索一下停留在点进去那段。

### 4/5 — 小建议

*2026-09-22*

希望能增加上下边距设定喜欢全面屏阅读、对话高亮可自定义、呼出下面的功能栏有些拥挤了

**Developer response:** 感谢建议,目前正在大版本更新,将在3.0.0之后的版本提供此功能

### 5/5 — 频繁闪退

*2026-09-15*

18.7.8，大概一分钟就闪退，根本看不了

**Developer response:** 18系统兼容性现在还在逐步完善中,Epub文件还在加紧优化适配,谢谢反馈

### 5/5 — 完美的app

*2026-09-12*

开发者很善良啊什么问题都会回答和采取建议（完全爱上了好吧）而且这个软件用起来很舒服 和苹果的动画完美契合 像进入了系统软件 极简无广告 里面很多细节真的很贴心 还会记录我的阅读时间 当初也只是在商城看到随便下载一下玩玩 没想到体验感完全震撼 这么深入人心的app希望尽早被大家发现

**Developer response:** 由衷感谢您细致而温暖的反馈。我们一直希望打造一款简洁舒适、贴近系统体验、无广告打扰的应用，用心打磨每一处细节。您的认可，是我们前行最大的动力。后续我们也会持续倾听用户建议，不断迭代优化，期待能够被更多用户遇见。

### 4/5 — 整体还是很好的

*2026-09-04*

干净整洁，就算不付费也没有广告，自由度也蛮好，但是分章节我真有点没搞明白，第一章，第一话，第1章，第1话都识别不了🥲

**Developer response:** txt排版参差不齐，目前还在尽量优化

### 4/5 — 有闪退情况

*2026-08-22*

点进去文章内容后，进度突然跳后了很多，放到后台重新进入就出现了闪退。另外可以加一个进度条吗？有的大一些的小说没分章节，没法前进后退有点难受。

**Developer response:** 无章节小说，目前还没有办法做到完全兼容，单章节小说字数大，消耗内存过大会出现闪退问题。

## Frequently asked questions about AuraRead

### Does AuraRead have ads?

No, AuraRead is designed as a pure reading experience and does not contain advertisements. It is completely free to use without any ads or membership requirements.

### What file formats does AuraRead support?

AuraRead supports common ebook formats including TXT, EPUB, and MOBI. It can automatically detect chapters and save your reading progress for these formats.

### How can I import books into AuraRead?

You can import books using three methods: the Files app, system sharing, or by transferring books via a web page on the same Wi-Fi network. It also supports WebDAV, Calibre, and SMB browsing for import.

### Can I use AuraRead on my Apple Watch?

Yes, AuraRead offers Apple Watch support. You can sync a book to your watch, turn pages by swiping, and your reading progress will sync with your iPhone.

### Is my reading data private with AuraRead?

AuraRead prioritizes privacy. Your book library and reading history are stored locally on your device by default. Optional analytics can be disabled in the settings, and Wi-Fi transfers occur only on your local network.

### What are the system requirements for AuraRead?

AuraRead requires iOS 17.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone and iPad. The interface is available in both English and Chinese.

### How often is AuraRead updated?

The latest version, 2.6.0, was released on July 15, 2026, indicating active development. Users can expect regular updates to improve functionality and add features.

### What reading themes are available in AuraRead?

AuraRead offers six professional reading themes: Day, Eye Protection, Paper, Dusk, Night, and Pure Black. You can also adjust font size, line spacing, and choose from five page-turning animations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.0 — 2026-10-12

3.1.0 is the biggest AuraRead release yet:

NEW — Picture-in-Picture Follow-Along A floating window shows the current and next sentence while the app narrates — keeps going across apps and lock screen, for TXT and EPUB.

NEW — Offline AI Voices Import offline speech engines: VITS, MeloTTS, Matcha-TTS, Kokoro, ZipVoice and more. Fully local synthesis, works without network, with auto fill-in for missing parts and an import guide.

NEW — Live Activities & Dynamic Island Reading progress and the sentence being read, with book covers, right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Tap to continue.

NEW — CoverFlow Shelf A 3D cover carousel with two-way list linkage, reflections and personalization.

NEW — Home Screen Reading Widgets Multiple widget sizes: page through your book and jump back in, always in sync.

NEW — Volume-Key Paging Deeply adapted for iOS: rapid presses, mirrored direction, and automatic volume recentering near the limits so paging never stalls.

NEW — Redesigned Reading Settings A liquid-glass settings panel with typography, theme, narration and paging in one place.

Plus hundreds of stability fixes and polish: page-turn reliability, the EPUB layout engine, shelf syncing, Lock Screen display and much more. Thank you for every piece of feedback — happy reading.

### 3.0.1 — 2026-09-28

1. Add reading settings>offline model list, supporting users to manually import and delete offline models
2. Fix the issue where downloading other models fails during reading aloud
3. Limit the synchronization of books to the watch end to only support txt format
4. Fix the content display error when displaying a brief novel on the watch end
5. Optimize the font size of the modified records on the watch end
6. Add reading settings>layout, switch from traditional Chinese to simplified Chinese automatically
7. Add reading settings>layout, immersive mode, switchable top and footer
8. Add support for cross page underlining function
9. Add and support mobi, azw, azw3
10. Fix bookshelf search box input failure
11. Conduct a comprehensive investigation of international English adaptation

### 3.0.0 — 2026-09-25

1. 全新上线书架分类功能,支持二级分类
2. 全面重构epub解析
3. 主页新增笔记列表展示,支持笔记导出与编辑

### 2.9.10 — 2026-09-17

章节识别优化
watch进度同步策略调整

### 2.9.9 — 2026-09-15

1.新增段间距调整
2.错误问题修复

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