# BookSide — Family Reading & Growth

> Family Reading & Growth (iPhone/iPad app by 杭州引力网络技术有限公司.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookside/id6780348495 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [杭州引力网络技术有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133518651)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookside/id6780348495/reviews.md

## What is BookSide?

BookSide is a family reading and growth platform built around a shared home library.

Create a family space, add books, and let each family member keep their own reading status and records. Save reviews and excerpts, listen to audio, read ebooks, and revisit your family's reading journey through growth insights.

Key features:
• Shared family bookshelf
• Individual reading status and interests
• Reading logs and growth history
• Book reviews and excerpts
• Audio, narration, and ebook support
• Private family content with optional public sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

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



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11 — 2026-07-15

New Vocabulary while reading: look up words in ebooks, save them to your word list, and review them from Growth.

Chinese dictionary lookup now includes pinyin readings, with tone labels and support for characters with multiple pronunciations.

Richer EPUB reader settings: top and bottom content padding, floating bar offset, overlay opacity, and floating bar font size.

Smoother paged reading on the last page so content can snap fully into view.

Bug fixes for Vocabulary list navigation from Growth and clearer date display on word details.

### 1.10 — 2026-07-14

Improved iPad experience with bottom tabs, better bookshelf layout, reading calendar, and full-width page layouts.

Refined top action buttons on the Bookshelf and Home screens for a more balanced appearance.

Improved bookshelf statistics, including right-aligned total price display.

Enhanced lock screen playback metadata and artwork presentation.

Updated the iPad launch screen for better visual fit across orientations.

Fixed a stale web import state that could cause incorrect lock screen playback titles.

### 1.09 — 2026-07-10

1. Added book loan tracking — register borrower, contact, due date, and notes
2. New loan count chip on bookshelf for quick visibility of loaned books
3. Family home stats upgraded to 10 tiles, now including physical books and active loans
4. Share book reviews and excerpts as beautifully designed image cards
5. Weekly family report can now be saved as an image for easy sharing
6. Improved family profile editing — fixed keyboard not dismissing on save

### 1.08 — 2026-07-06

1. Full iPad support with adaptive layouts for landscape and portrait
2. EPUB reader now shows a floating info bar with book title, chapter, and progress
3. Improved book synopsis display with automatic HTML tag filtering
4. Compact stats card layout on iPad for better space efficiency
5. Updated launch screen with iPad landscape support
6. Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.07 — 2026-07-06

- Free plan upgrade: only the 100-book limit remains; e-book import, web audio import, and other features are now free
- Added in-app version check to stay on top of important updates
- Login verification code now has a resend countdown and retry limit
- Audio player supports seeking with a slider for easier listening
- Added contact info and official website link in Settings
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

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