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Cambridge Spiral

Cambridge Spiral

by Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App)

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19 reviews
📚 Education
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 8, 2020
  • August 8, 2025

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Access Cambridge University Press textbooks on your iOS device. Download content for offline reading, add bookmarks, and make personal annotations. Quickly find topics with full-text search capabilities.

✓Download textbooks for offline access
✓Online and offline reading
✓Add bookmarks
✓Personal annotations
✓Full-text search
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What's New in Cambridge Spiral

312.3

August 8, 2025

Print Pagination Toggle and Captioning TTS Enhancements TTS Auto Play TTS Playback speed iOS 18 support

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Scam

DO NOT BUY AN E-TEXTBOOK THAT OPERATES THROUGH THIS APP. I purchased a $140 textbook for university through this app. I was able to open it exactly ONCE, not a single line was able to be copy-pasted for the sake of note keeping, nothing can be printed or even highlighted, so you just have to absorb every word and internalise it. And the cherry on top is that every time since my first time attempting to open the textbook the app has ‘quit unexpectedly’ before I even was able to open it. This has happened to multiple other people in my course too. So I have been able to read 13 pages of a 1000 page textbook, spent a significant amount of my savings on this, and am now too far progressed in the semester to order a physical copy. Disappointed doesn’t come close to covering how I feel. Please save yourself the stress, money and frustration and just buy a physical textbook or go through a different ebook provider.
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Isabella1998Isabella1998

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Thank you for the review.  We are sorry to hear that you are not happy with the experience you have been getting from the Cambridge Spiral application.  Please use the "Contact Us" button on the application itself to discuss your issue with one of our support agents.

OK but out of date and not well implemented

This app is fine; it allows reading textbooks. But it’s clunky and feels out of date. The windowing is not really compatible with iPadOS 26, not filling the screen and resizing itself awkwardly. Scrolling between pages is awkward. When I leave the app it forgets which page I was on, so I have to find the page again. All in all disappointing.
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ashillashill

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Thank you for the review. We are sorry to hear that you are not happy with the experience you have been getting from the Cambridge Spiral application. Please us the "Contact Us" button on the application itself to discuss your issue with one of our support agents.

Redirection cycle

Can’t open anything. You are directed to the App Store even if you have the app already. And then when you click open, it opens the app but gets stuck saying “redirecting”. Would rather just open the book as a pdf. No hassle that way.
Judodan1Judodan1

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Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience with the App has not been the best. Please use the Contact Us button within the App so we can provide assistance to this problem.

Poor

Literally unusable. Cannot even sign in to use.
Daniel FooteDaniel Foote

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Thank you for the review. We are sorry to hear that you are not happy with the experience you have been getting from the Cambridge Spiral application. Please us the "Contact Us" button on the application itself to discuss your issue with one of our support agents.

Problematic for texts including Formulars

Reading texts in which formulas are an important component is not pleasant. Formulas are often displayed much larger than the main text, which causes the formatting of the book to be lost. This is unfortunate.
I would prefer to read a PDF file or, for that matter, photos of a physical edition in which the typesetting is the same as in a physical book.
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Just A PhD StudentJust A PhD Student

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Thank you for the review. We are sorry to hear that you are not happy with the experience you have been getting from the Cambridge Spiral application. Please us the "Contact Us" button on the application itself to discuss your issue with one of our support agents.

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FAQ

What is Cambridge Spiral?

Cambridge Spiral is an application that provides access to textbooks from Cambridge University Press's Higher Education subscription. It allows users to download and read content on their iOS devices.

How do I access textbooks with Cambridge Spiral?

Access to textbooks requires your institution to have a valid subscription to Higher Education from Cambridge University Press. Once confirmed, you can install the app to access the content.

Can I read textbooks offline with Cambridge Spiral?

Yes, Cambridge Spiral allows you to download textbook content to your iOS device, enabling you to read it online or offline anytime and anywhere.

Does Cambridge Spiral support annotations?

Yes, Cambridge Spiral allows you to add personal annotations and bookmarks to textbook content. This feature helps you easily revisit key sections and important topics.

How can I find specific topics within textbooks?

Cambridge Spiral includes a full-text search function. This allows you to quickly find specific topics or keywords within the downloaded textbook content.

What devices is Cambridge Spiral compatible with?

Cambridge Spiral is compatible with iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It was last updated on August 8, 2025, with version 312.3.

What is the age rating for Cambridge Spiral?

Cambridge Spiral has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

Does Cambridge Spiral have ads?

No, Cambridge Spiral does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused solely on providing access to educational content.