Great app!
Does exactly what I needed it to do, lightweight, good/ transparent privacy practices, and fairly priced!
$1.99
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This app helps organize your EPUB book collection by automatically cleaning and enriching metadata like titles, authors, and descriptions. It allows for custom renaming and directory structuring, all processed on your device for maximum privacy.
✓Auto-clean EPUB metadata
✓Web enrichment for book details
✓Customizable cover selection
✓Remove source-watermark pages
✓Rename files by template
✓Organize into directory structures
✓Share sheet integration
✓Batch processing
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What's New in Cleave for EPUB
1.0
May 8, 2026
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FAQ
What is Cleave for EPUB?
Cleave for EPUB is an on-device application for iPhone and iPad that automatically cleans and enriches the metadata of your EPUB book files. It helps organize your library by fixing messy titles, author names, and other details.
How does Cleave for EPUB clean metadata?
Cleave automatically strips source-site watermarks from titles, authors, and publishers, normalizes author name order, and cleans common file junk like '(1)' or '- copy'. These cleaning rules are fully configurable by the user.
Can Cleave for EPUB add missing book information?
Yes, Cleave can fill in missing details such as descriptions, publisher, date, ISBN, series, and subjects by querying public APIs like Apple Books and Open Library. These queries are anonymous and do not send any user identifiers.
How does Cleave for EPUB handle book covers?
Cleave allows you to fetch candidate covers from Apple Books and Open Library with a single tap. You can select a cover, revert to a previous one, or use your own image from your Photos app.
Does Cleave for EPUB support batch processing?
Yes, Cleave supports batch processing, allowing you to drop multiple EPUB files at once. The app will guide you through cleaning and organizing them one by one with a running counter.
Is Cleave for EPUB safe to use with my books?
Cleave is designed with privacy in mind. All file processing happens entirely on your device, and your books never leave your iPhone or iPad. It does not collect any personal data, have a backend, analytics, or advertising SDK.
What devices does Cleave for EPUB support?
Cleave for EPUB is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for iOS and iPadOS operating systems.
How much does Cleave for EPUB cost?
Cleave for EPUB is a paid application. It is available for a one-time purchase price of $1.99.