# Bookworm - Book Companion — Bring Your Books to Life > AI-powered EPUB reader with illustrations and audiobook narration. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Kotliarsky.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-book-companion/id6757111948 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Alex Kotliarsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558312556) - Category: Books, Photo & Video - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 106 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-03-09 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-book-companion/id6757111948/reviews.md ## What is Bookworm? Your favorite books have never felt like this. Bookworm takes any EPUB and transforms it with AI-generated illustrations and natural audiobook narration. Real scene-by-scene artwork placed where the story calls for it, and studio-quality AI voices that turn any book into an audiobook. Listen to any book. Generate audiobook-quality narration with a tap. Choose from multiple AI voices, read along as Bookworm auto-scrolls in sync, and control playback from your lock screen. Your EPUB library just became an audiobook library. Choose how your books look. Six art styles — Digital Art, Comic Strip, Anime, Realism, Hand Drawn, Oil Painting. Switch anytime. Your book, your aesthetic. A living glossary. Character glossary with AI portraits, descriptions, and chapter tracking — filtered to your reading position so you never see spoilers. Locations and world elements get the same treatment with AI imagery and maps. Community-curated quality. Every illustration can be voted on. The best rise to the top. Bad images trigger automatic regeneration — the system gets better over time. Built for long sessions. 15+ fonts including Literata and Atkinson Hyperlegible. Six themes from crisp white to OLED black. Adjustable font size and line height. Pay only for what you read. No subscriptions. Purchase AI content chapter by chapter. Your first book comes with free image generation and character portraits. Features: - AI illustrations at key narrative moments - AI audiobook narration with natural voices - Auto-scroll syncs with audio playback - Multiple voice options and lock screen controls - 6 art styles, 3 quality tiers - Spoiler-safe character, location, and world glossaries - AI character portraits with transformation tracking - Community voting for best image variants - Chapter summaries and inline quote highlights - Custom illustrations from highlighted passages - 15+ fonts, 6 themes, fully customizable reader - Per-chapter pricing — no subscriptions - Gift codes, offline reading, historical figure enrichment ## Key features - AI-generated illustrations - Natural AI audiobook narration - Auto-scrolling text sync - Multiple art styles - Spoiler-safe character glossaries - Customizable reading experience ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time | | 1000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time | | 5000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time | | 2500 Credits | $24.99 | one-time | | 10000 Credits | $99.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-book-companion/id6757111948/reviews.md ### 5/5 — This app made me love reading again *2026-03-26* I love it and so does my mom and my son! ## Frequently asked questions about Bookworm ### What is Bookworm? Bookworm is an app that transforms EPUB books into interactive experiences. It uses AI to generate illustrations and natural audiobook narration for your books. ### Does Bookworm have ads? No, Bookworm does not contain advertisements. It is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted reading experience. ### How does Bookworm monetize its AI content? Bookworm operates on a pay-as-you-read model. You purchase AI content, such as illustrations and character portraits, chapter by chapter. Your first book includes free image generation and character portraits. ### What art styles are available in Bookworm? Bookworm offers six distinct art styles: Digital Art, Comic Strip, Anime, Realism, Hand Drawn, and Oil Painting. You can switch between these styles at any time to match your aesthetic preference. ### Can I listen to books with Bookworm? Yes, Bookworm can turn any EPUB into an audiobook. It features studio-quality AI voices, auto-scrolling text that syncs with playback, and lock screen controls for convenient listening. ### How does Bookworm handle spoilers in its glossaries? The character, location, and world glossaries in Bookworm are designed to be spoiler-safe. They are filtered to your current reading position, ensuring you only see relevant information without revealing future plot points. ### What devices does Bookworm support? Bookworm is available on iPhone and iPad, offering a seamless experience across Apple's mobile devices. ### How often is Bookworm updated? The app was last updated on June 16, 2026, indicating active development and ongoing improvements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.2 — 2026-08-19 Fixes the audio player Close button so it stops playback and dismisses the player. Also includes recent reading, EPUB, and stability improvements. ### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-08 Performance improvements and bug fixes ### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-09 Performance improvements and bug fixes ### 1.0.3 — 2026-06-16 Performance improvements and bug fixes ### 1.0.0 — 2026-05-20 We improved multi-book parsing within a single epub introduced placeholders, but also - Chapter audio narration — listen to your books with AI-generated voices - Curated art styles that match your book's genre - Richer visuals for locations, items, and world-building elements - Reader scroll and stability improvements - Bookworm Library with free books ## More apps by Alex Kotliarsky - [Skylex Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylex-music/id1558312554) - [Overbet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overbet/id1564188301) - [Lushkills](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lushkills/id1659224074) - [Tripski](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripski/id6449652009) - [EchoHawk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echohawk/id6751974849) All apps by Alex Kotliarsky: https://appshunter.io/developer/1558312556 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*