# BeyondRead — EPUB & PDF reader with AI > AI-enhanced EPUB/PDF reader with a classic book library and local data storage. (iPhone/iPad app by 章 刘.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyondread/id6808016847 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [章 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810877192) - Category: Books, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 15 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2026-09-11 - Data updated: 2026-09-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyondread/id6808016847/reviews.md ## What is BeyondRead? BeyondRead is a local-first ebook reader for your own EPUB, PDF and MOBI files, now with a built-in library of more than 20,000 public-domain classics. Select any sentence and ask AI to explain it, translate it, or keep the conversation going in the context of the book. AI Digest turns a whole book into an article you can read in a few minutes. BROWSE (NEW) • More than 20,000 public-domain classics in over 40 languages, free to download and keep • Shelves of great books, browsing by language and genre, and a "Surprise me" pick • Search by title, author or subject, with several words in any order READ • EPUB, PDF and MOBI (MOBI is converted to EPUB on import), on iPhone and iPad • Full-page bookmarks with notes; every book reopens where you left off • Quote cards in three styles: save them to Photos or share them • In-book search, table of contents, adjustable font size and background • Reading, bookmarks, quotes and search need no account ASK AI ABOUT ANY SENTENCE • Translate, Explain and Chat, with as many follow-up questions as you like • Only the passage you select and about 300 characters around it are sent, never the whole book • Translation, explanation and chat on the same passage merge into one highlight you can reopen AI DIGEST • Built from the title, the author, the real table of contents extracted on your device, and roughly the first 200 characters of each chapter • The full text is never uploaded; scanned PDFs and DRM-protected books cannot be digested • You are notified when a digest is ready PRIVACY • Books, bookmarks, quotes, reading positions and AI history live only on your device; our server stores no book content • AI can be switched off entirely, and then nothing leaves the device PLANS • Reading is free, and so is the public-domain library • AI features require signing in (Sign in with Apple) • AI translation is free and does not use your allowance (a fair-use monthly limit applies) • Free plan: 10 AI chats every month, plus 3 AI Digests to keep • Subscriptions raise your monthly chat and digest allowance. They renew automatically, are charged to your Apple ID and can be cancelled at any time in Settings; prices are shown in the app • AI Top-Up packs (new): buy chats and digests without subscribing. Credits never expire and are only used after your monthly allowance runs out LANGUAGES • Interface in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German and Russian • The AI reply language can be set separately Questions or suggestions? Use "Report a problem" in the app or visit the support page. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ BeyondRead Terms of Use: https://beyondread.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://beyondread.app/privacy ## Key features - AI sentence explanation, translation, and chat - AI book digests - Library of 20,000+ public-domain classics - EPUB, PDF, and MOBI support - Local-first data storage - Customizable reading experience - Quote card creation and sharing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month | | Max Monthly | $8.99 | per month | | Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | AI Top-Up · Small | $0.99 | one-time | | AI Top-Up · Medium | $2.99 | one-time | | AI Top-Up · Large | $4.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about BeyondRead ### What is BeyondRead? BeyondRead is a local-first ebook reader for your EPUB, PDF, and MOBI files. It also features a library of over 20,000 public-domain classics and AI-powered tools for analyzing text within books. ### Does BeyondRead have ads? No, BeyondRead does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use for reading and accessing the public-domain library, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced AI features. ### How much does BeyondRead cost? Reading and accessing the public-domain library in BeyondRead are free. AI features require signing in, with a free plan offering 10 AI chats and 3 AI Digests per month. Subscriptions or AI Top-Up packs can be purchased for more usage. ### What devices does BeyondRead support? BeyondRead is available for iPhone and iPad, supporting iOS devices. ### How does BeyondRead's AI work? You can select any sentence in a book and ask the AI to explain it, translate it, or continue a conversation about it. AI Digests can also summarize entire books into short articles. Only the selected passage and surrounding text are sent to the AI, not the entire book. ### Is my reading data private with BeyondRead? Yes, BeyondRead is designed with privacy in mind. Books, bookmarks, quotes, reading positions, and AI history are stored only on your device. You can also switch off AI features entirely, ensuring nothing leaves your device. ### How often is BeyondRead updated? The latest version of BeyondRead is 2.0, which was last updated on September 22, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. ### Can I cancel my BeyondRead subscription? Yes, subscriptions for BeyondRead renew automatically and are charged to your Apple ID. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your device's Settings. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 2.0 — 2026-09-22 - New Browse tab: more than 20,000 public-domain classics in over 40 languages, free to download - Smarter search: several words in any order, by title, author or subject - AI Top-Up packs: buy AI chats and digests without subscribing. Credits never expire - AI translation is now free and no longer counts against any allowance - The interface now also speaks Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German and Russian - Redesigned Me tab: your allowance, top-up balance and languages on one screen ### 1.2 — 2026-09-18 - Long-pressing an AI answer now uses the system text selection, so you can copy just one sentence, or use Look Up and Translate - Settings shows a separate AI translation allowance; translation no longer uses your conversation allowance ### 1.1 — 2026-09-15 What's New [English] - Traditional Chinese interface, used automatically in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau - Translate, Explain and Chat marks on the same passage now merge into one highlight - A one-time hint when you first open a book: select any text to ask AI - The AI panel's Explore tab is now called Chat - Sign in with Apple no longer asks for your name [繁體中文] - 新增繁體中文介面，香港、台灣、澳門使用者會自動使用 ### 1.0 — 2026-09-11 No release notes. ## Apps similar to BeyondRead | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [AI Book Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-book-reader/id6777117505) | — | Free | Books | | [Auribook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auribook/id6752285662) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Books | | [LibriLink for Calibre](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librilink-for-calibre/id6761423779) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Books | | [阅界-多格式电子书阅读器](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6744491327) | — | Free | Books | | [小读书 - 3分钟AI读书](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3ai/id6743986609) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Books | | [Bright Haven 2.0](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-haven-20/id6761197450) | 4.1 (9) | Free | Books | ## More apps by 章 刘 - [ScreenMinus: Screen Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenminus-screen-time/id6809192145) - [五行食记](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6811896641) All apps by 章 刘: https://appshunter.io/developer/1810877192 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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