# Cinder Reader — Your Library, In Your Hands

> Ad-free reader for ebooks, comics, manga, and PDFs with library management. (iPhone/iPad app by JESSE LAMAR MARTIN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinder-reader/id6761286580 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JESSE LAMAR MARTIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888667782)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.8 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinder-reader/id6761286580/reviews.md

## What is Cinder Reader?

Cinder is a modern, ad-free reading app for ebooks, comics, manga, PDFs, web novels, and more.

Build a library that fits the way you read. Import your own files, connect your preferred catalogs and personal content sources, organize everything in one place, and enjoy a clean, customizable reading experience across multiple formats.

Features

Read ebooks, comics, manga, and PDFs in one app
Import your own files and manage your personal library
Add and browse compatible catalogs and personal content sources
Customize fonts, themes, spacing, alignment, and reader appearance
Track reading progress and pick up where you left off
Create highlights and notes
Organize books with folders, filters, and library tools
Discover new titles with built-in discovery features
Sync with your Hardcover account to track reading progress and discover new books
Designed for phones, tablets, and larger screens
Built for readers
Cinder focuses on a polished, distraction-light reading experience with flexible library management and deep reader customization. Whether you’re reading novels, graphic novels, manga, or documents, Cinder gives you one place to keep everything organized.

Privacy-first by design
Your library and reading setup stay centered around your own content, your own sources, and your own reading workflow.

## Key features

- Read ebooks, comics, manga, and PDFs
- Import and manage personal library
- Connect to content sources
- Customize reader appearance
- Track reading progress
- Create highlights and notes
- Organize with folders and filters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cinder Pro Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinder-reader/id6761286580/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-06-29*

Could you make it with Liquid Glass design?

**Developer response:** I’m hoping to eventually add that as an option!

### 5/5 — Great App and Developer

*2026-05-27*

Great reader app. Really responsive developer and continuous improvements. I have been testing this app on TestFlight and have seen the developer improve the app over time. Great privacy first app with multiple content options.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words! Always looking to improve the app based on user suggestions!

## Frequently asked questions about Cinder Reader

### What types of content can I read with Cinder?

Cinder supports a wide range of formats including ebooks, comics, manga, and PDFs. You can import your own files and connect to compatible catalogs to build a diverse library.

### Does Cinder have ads?

No, Cinder is an ad-free reading application. It focuses on providing a distraction-light reading experience for all users.

### How can I organize my books in Cinder?

Cinder offers robust organization tools, allowing you to use folders, filters, and other library management features. This helps keep your collection tidy and easily accessible.

### Can I customize the reading experience in Cinder?

Yes, Cinder provides deep customization options. You can adjust fonts, themes, spacing, alignment, and other reader appearance settings to suit your preferences.

### What devices is Cinder available on?

Cinder is designed for a seamless experience across multiple screen sizes, including phones and tablets. It is currently supported on iPhone and iPad.

### How often is Cinder updated?

The latest version of Cinder is 1.1.0, and it was last updated on June 23, 2026. Updates aim to enhance features and user experience.

### What is the age rating for Cinder?

Cinder has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Does Cinder offer a free trial?

Cinder is available for free, with optional in-app purchases. There is no specific mention of a free trial period for premium features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-13

Notes and highlights are now included in the free version!
Added Google Drive support for syncing reading progress, settings, notes & highlights, reading stats, collections, etc
Added support for HTTP OPDS connections
Improved metadata and cover art handling when importing books
Added subfolder support
Added a setting to use the original book formatting, font, etc
Added Fit to Width for comics/manga/manhwa in scrolling mode
Added support for browsing your cloud library
Added KOReader reading progress sync compatibility 
Added support for connecting to your self-hosted Audiobookshelf library
Added option to hide book synopsis to avoid spoilers
Added one-tap resume for comics/manga
Added Discovery shelves for manga/comics
Added ability to adjust margins in reader
Added custom actions triggered by corner taps in reader
Added support for connecting to your self-hosted manga/comics library 
Improved scrolling mode in reader
Added support for CBR comics
Added option to view book details from within the reader
Added custom headers support for self-hosted libraries
Improved reading stats
Added accessibility fonts and ability to import your own fonts
Added support for syncing Liked and Owned lists from Hardcover and setting lists as Discovery shelves
Improved UI and text visibility in certain situations

### 1.1.0 — 2026-06-23

iCloud Sync: Sync your reading progress, settings, bookmarks, highlights and more between all your Apple devices!
Connect multiple self-hosted OPDS catalogs!
New scrolling reading mode for ebooks, comics, and manga!
Discover now displays Trending Books based on Apple Book charts!
Hardcover integration now supports pulling your Wishlist from your Hardcover account!
Improved search results ordering!
Added ability to export multiple books at once!
Added ability to import books directly into folders in library!
Added better search filtering for various types of content!
Various bug fixes!

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-22

You can now highlight a word to look up in the built-in dictionary. Also, you can now input your own API key to use Google Books as a metadata provider. Fixed various bugs as well.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-21

Cinder Pro is now available as a one-time purchase to gain lifetime access to all Pro features.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-05-19

No release notes.

## Related topics

[cinder reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cinder-reader) · [cinder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cinder)

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*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 2026-08-24.*
