# BookShelf - Read & Translate — EPUB Reader, Word Flashcards

> EPUB Reader, Word Flashcards (iPhone/iPad app by Dima Vakylyk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-read-and-translate/id6788706710 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dima Vakylyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788706712)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian
- Released: 2026-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-10-14

## What is BookShelf?

BookShelf turns reading into the most natural way to learn a language. Pick a book from thousands of free classics in 17 languages — or import your own EPUB — read in a clean, distraction-free reader, and tap any word you don't know. The translation appears instantly, right where you're reading, in your own language.

But a dictionary only tells you what a word means. BookShelf goes further: an AI grammar assistant explains how the word actually works in the sentence you're reading — tense, form, nuance, and why it's used that way. It's the difference between "look" meaning "воля" out of context and understanding "people will call" as a real future tense.

Every word you tap can be saved to your personal vocabulary and synced across your devices. Then practice them with built-in flashcards — swipe to mark what you know, and BookShelf brings each word back exactly when you're about to forget it.

WHY BOOKSHELF

- Thousands of free books in 17 languages — browse and download public domain classics right in the app, no account or payment needed
- Read your own books — import any EPUB and read comfortably with adjustable, distraction-free display
- Tap for instant translation — one tap on any word, translated in context without leaving the page
- AI grammar explanations — understand tense, form, and nuance, not just the dictionary definition
- Build your vocabulary — save words as you read and turn them into a personal study list
- Review with flashcards — spaced repetition brings words back right before you forget them
- Cloud sync — your books and words follow you across devices
- Export anywhere — send your vocabulary to Anki, Quizlet, or CSV in one tap
- Clean, focused design — nothing between you and the book

FREE & PRO

BookShelf is free to use, with daily free translations and a generous saved-word limit. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited AI translations, advanced grammar explanations, and unlimited cloud vocabulary sync.

Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription. The monthly plan includes a discounted first month; the annual plan includes a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Free books are provided by Project Gutenberg and are in the public domain.

Start reading the books you actually want to read — and learn the language as you go.

Terms of Use: https://bookshelf-reader.github.io/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://bookshelf-reader.github.io/privacy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookShelf Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BookShelf Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |


## Is BookShelf safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess BookShelf.

## Is BookShelf legit?

BookShelf - Read & Translate has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for BookShelf is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-09-15

- A smoother, more polished word review experience
- Fixed a text display issue in review cards
- Under-the-hood improvements for stability and performance

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-09

- Updated App Store screenshots.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-08

- Discover free books — browse and download thousands of classics right in the app
- Review your saved words with flashcards and spaced repetition
- Improved reader: chapter list, better chapter detection, cleaner text
- Various fixes and improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-27

- Fixed account deletion for Sign in with Apple users
- Added a reminder about active subscriptions when deleting your account
- Minor improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-08-26

No release notes.

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