# BooksWhale — Classics, beautifully prepared

> Classics, beautifully prepared (iPhone/iPad app by BooksWhale LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookswhale/id6795008908 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BooksWhale LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795008910)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-08-14
- Data updated: 2026-10-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookswhale/id6795008908/reviews.md

## What is BooksWhale?

BooksWhale is a quiet digital home for public-domain classics.

Discover carefully prepared editions in multiple languages, add the books you value to your personal Library, and return to reading without distraction. Reading progress and bookmarks stay in sync across the BooksWhale app and website when you sign in.

• Browse classics by title, author, category, and language  
• Read in a calm, comfortable Reader  
• Select and copy text for notes and study  
• Save bookmarks and continue where you left off  
• Keep claimed and saved editions together in Library  
• Access available EPUB and PDF files  
• Use BooksWhale in eight interface languages

Annual membership provides a generous yearly allowance for claiming prepared editions and supports the continued preparation of public-domain works. Availability varies by edition and region.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BooksWhale Annual Membership | $9.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-02

BooksWhale 1.0.3:

• Open supported BooksWhale book links directly in the app
• Improved layouts for iPad, wide screens, and foldable devices
• Improved accessibility and cover-loading performance

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-28

A calmer, faster BooksWhale:

• Redesigned Home, Library, Catalog, Search, and Account  
• Refined Reader with selectable, copyable text  
• Synced reading progress and bookmarks  
• Faster startup with a locally saved snapshot and background refresh  
• Improved multilingual interface and tablet layouts

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-16

Improved the mobile reading experience with clearer empty-search book request guidance, smoother chapter feedback navigation, updated multilingual copy, refreshed iPhone screenshots, and stability fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-14

No release notes.

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All apps by BooksWhale LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/6795008910

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