# Cambridge Reader

> Offline ebook reader for Cambridge University Press educational content. (iPhone/iPad app by Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cambridge-reader/id1562324671 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App)](https://appshunter.io/developer/345571525)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 96 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cambridge-reader/id1562324671/reviews.md

## What is Cambridge Reader?

Developed for Cambridge University Press online subscription services, the Cambridge Reader App allows you to access your Cambridge Elevate, Go and Cambridge Learn Premium ebooks wherever you are.

Downloading the Cambridge Reader app allows you to:
•	Access all of your favourite Cambridge ebooks directly from your mobile device
•	Have confidence that your content will be there - even if you lose internet access
•	Prepare for classes by downloading videos and audio to the app in advance

To use the app you first need to register your account on the web using a PC or Mac. The minimum OS version supported by the Cambridge Reader App is iOS 11.0.

If you already have a student or teacher account, you can log in, view your books from a phone and download enhanced online content, including videos, files, interactive activities and image galleries.

This app will work once you have been sent login details and accepted the EULA and Terms of Use online.

## Key features

- Access Cambridge ebooks offline
- Download videos and audio
- View enhanced online content
- Requires web registration
- Supports iOS 11.0+

## What do users think of Cambridge Reader?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Useful textbooks and worked examples
- 👍 App is amazing (rare positive)
- 👍 So easy to use (rare positive)
- 👍 Good app. Works fine (rare positive)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unusable app experience
- 🐛 App is slow and laggy
- 🐛 Randomly goes back a page
- 🐛 Doesn't fit screen properly
- 🐛 Cannot split screen
- 🐛 Glitching and freezing
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Books disappear or don't load
- 🐛 Login issues (invalid credentials, password problems)
- 🐛 Poor user interface
- 🐛 Lack of landscape mode
- 🐛 Cannot scroll horizontally
- 🐛 Notes disappear
- 🐛 Reloads after switching apps
- 🐛 Textbooks not showing up
- 🐛 Outdated codes
- 🐛 Cannot register/add books
- 🐛 Pages not loading
- 🐛 Inconvenient to use
- 🐛 App resets when closed
- 🐛 Not compatible with certain devices (iPhone, iPad)
- 🐛 Missing features (zoom, landscape)
- 🐛 Clunky and not smooth
- 🐛 Interface looks outdated
- 🐛 Cannot make notes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Randomly goes back a page
- App doesn't fit screen
- Cannot split screen
- App glitches and freezes
- App crashes frequently
- Books disappear or don't load
- Login issues (invalid credentials, password problems, spaces in password)
- App reloads after switching apps
- Textbooks not showing up
- Outdated codes
- Cannot register/add books
- Pages not loading
- App resets when closed
- Notes disappear
- Cannot scroll horizontally
- Lack of landscape mode
- Lack of zoom functionality
- App is slow and laggy
- App doesn't support split screen
- App quits unexpectedly
- Book codes not working
- Book codes need to be entered every time
- Cannot download more than a few books
- Page select/scroll bar is difficult to use
- Books not appearing in account after login
- App doesn't show full page
- Password reset not available
- App doesn't work on iPad
- App is worse than previous version
- Cannot zoom out
- App doesn't allow horizontal scrolling
- Updated version available but book doesn't update
- Cannot flip to next pages
- App pauses the screen
- Login loop with Cambridge.go account
- Book disappears after adding both workbook and student book
- Bookmark not showing
- App is not compatible with iPhone 7 screen size
- UI is clunky
- Page closes when touched the wrong way
- App is skunk
- User interface looks like ayoos

**Most requested features**

- Add landscape mode for iPhones
- Allow split screen functionality
- Improve scrolling (horizontal and vertical)
- Fix page loading issues
- Enable note-taking within the app
- Improve zoom functionality
- Add animations
- Fix issues with adding books/resources
- Allow access to all subscribed titles on mobile
- Make the app fill the whole screen on iPad Pros
- Add password reset functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 118)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cambridge-reader/id1562324671/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This app is made by the devil himself

*2026-07-23*

Every time I scroll down or up there is a chance it goes to the previous page. How can something as simple as that not function normally? Horrible user experience, I wanted to throw my iPad at the wall.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear the page keeps changing when you’re trying to scroll, and we understand how frustrating that must be when you’re trying to study. Please contact us at CGO@cambridge.org with your device details so we can investigate this further.

### 2/5 — Data gone

*2026-06-24*

I used to save many books in this app to read later. However, after logging back into my account recently, all of my saved books have completely disappeared.

There seems to be an issue with data synchronization or account cloud storage. I hope this bug gets fixed soon, and I would like to know if there is any way to recover my lost data. Looking forward to your response.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear your saved books are no longer appearing after signing back into your account. Please contact us at CGO@cambridge.org with your account email and device details so we can investigate this further.

### 5/5 — Very good

*2026-06-22*

App very functional and works well

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad to hear the app is working well for you and is meeting your needs.

### 1/5 — Keeps logging me out

*2026-05-24*

This app keeps logging me out every now and then. When logging in with same credentials as web browser, it doesn’t go through. It doesn’t have option for reset password.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear you’ve been experiencing issues with being logged out of the app. Please make sure you are signing in using the “Continue with Cambridge GO” button. If the issue continues, please contact us at CGO@cambridge.org with your account email so we can investigate further.

### 1/5 — Full of glitches

*2026-05-15*

The app is full of glitches that make side note taking almost undoable.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear you’ve experienced issues while taking notes in the app. Please email us at CGO@cambridge.org with your device details and a short description of the glitches you’re seeing so we can look into this further.

### 2/5 — Please come up with a dark mode

*2026-03-17*

I personally like the light mode helps you focus more but it strains the learners eyes while using it and the battery drains faster cause the brightness is on normal but still a strain to the eyes

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review and for sharing your feedback about dark mode. While we can’t confirm future changes, your feedback has been shared with the relevant team, and we appreciate you taking the time to explain your experience.

### 1/5 — This app is not good

*2026-03-09*

The app lags. The interface is barely operable- it’s hard to switch from book to book and make annotations. Moreover, I need to sign into the app every two weeks despite me using this app every day. The app’s interface is not good on both ipad and mac. Most buttons do not work. You need to refresh the app every time you switch tabs. As students, we rely on this app as regular textbooks are too heavy to carry around. What kind of app is this that I can only use half the time to access my textbook?

**Developer response:** Sorry for the experience. Please contact support at cgo@cambridge.org so we can investigate and help fix these issues.

### 1/5 — 1

*2026-02-23, version 1.0.324.1*

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### 1/5 — Unusable

*2026-02-04*

Using the website is so much better but you cant even do that as they say you have to use the app. You cant scroll through textbooks without it sending you back a chapter randomly and it doesn’t even fit the screen.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. The issues you’ve described are not expected, and we’d like to look into them. Please use the “Contact us” option in the app to provide more details so we can investigate further and ensure your feedback is passed on to the team.

### 1/5 — Absolutely terrible app

*2026-02-03*

Cant split screen it, keep glitching out. I hate it with all my being. Ss the page then paste onto your notes instead. 1/10 i hate this app more than anything else

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. Sorry about the split-screen option. We hear you and know how frustrating that is.

## Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Reader

### How do I start using Cambridge Reader?

You need to register your account on the web using a PC or Mac first. Once registered and sent login details, you can log in to the app to access your ebooks.

### Can I use Cambridge Reader without an internet connection?

Yes, the app allows you to download your ebooks and enhanced content, including videos and audio, so you can access them even if you lose internet access.

### What devices are supported by Cambridge Reader?

Cambridge Reader is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires a minimum OS version of iOS 11.0.

### What kind of content can I access with Cambridge Reader?

You can access your Cambridge Elevate, Go, and Cambridge Learn Premium ebooks. This includes enhanced online content like videos, files, interactive activities, and image galleries.

### How often is Cambridge Reader updated?

The latest version of Cambridge Reader is 1.0.324.1, last updated on December 19, 2025. Updates ensure continued functionality and access to content.

### What is the user rating for Cambridge Reader?

Cambridge Reader has a rating of 2.6 stars from 50 ratings. This suggests a mixed user experience, with some users encountering issues.

### Does Cambridge Reader have ads?

No, Cambridge Reader does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### Is Cambridge Reader suitable for young children?

Cambridge Reader has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children aged four and above. The content is designed for educational purposes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.324.1 — 2025-12-19

- Improvements to access external enrichments.
- Updated support links.

### 1.0.317.3 — 2025-09-10

• Enhanced login journey.
• Students can now join groups and take assessments assigned by Teachers.
• Security and compatibility updates.
• Fixed widget launch issue affecting a selection of titles.

### 1.0.286.1 — 2024-07-26

- Enabling access-codes to activate and download the respective eBooks.
- Support and contact us links

### 1.0.265.4 — 2023-11-22

This release of Cambridge Reader includes:
- Bug fix relating to iOS language settings
- Security updates

### 1.0.265.3 — 2023-10-03

•	Bug fixes relating to book downloads and user accounts displays.

•	Improvements to the content menu layout, navigation, and resource filtering behavior
•	Font updates
•	An easier option for users to delete their accounts.

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