# EbookLib — eBook Library and OPDS catalog

> eBook Library and OPDS catalog (iPhone/iPad app by Eugene Roitberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebooklib/id6747648843 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eugene Roitberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822179619)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 30 MB
- Languages: English, Russian
- Released: 2025-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebooklib/id6747648843/reviews.md

## What is EbookLib?

EbookLib lets the user to add and store in his iCloud public OPDS catalogs for browsing and finding publicly available eBooks.
The Catalog list is shared (through user's iCloud) across user's iOS devices (iPhone, iPad) so catalog list will not be lost.
The eBooks found in catalogs are available for download (FB2, ePub) and could be read with user's reader of choice or application built-in reader.
Application also features Library to store, browse and read EPUB and PDF books using built-in reader, and FB2 books using FB2 reader of choice.
Library has tabs for faster access and search of user's downloaded books, and also books that were opened for reading (with their progress preserved)
Books in the reading tab could be marked as finished and/or removed from reading tab. They will not be removed from the Library without explicit remove request in one of the Library book list tabs (All Books, Recent, Series tabs)


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1 — 2026-06-16

What’s New in This Version
Fuzzy book search is fixed - search for your book with partial name.

### 5.0 — 2026-04-18

What’s New in This Version
	•	Book Search Tab — A new tab lets you search across your saved catalogs by title (required) and author (optional). Results include catalog source, available formats (EPUB/FB2), and quick download.
	•	Catalog Online Status — Catalogs now show a color-coded status (online, limited, offline, timeout) with persisted state and support for authenticated sources.
	•	Improved Visuals — New themed backgrounds per tab, including updated Library view and launch screen, plus improved readability of book cards.
	•	Bug Fixes — Fixed a crash related to the reader quick menu.

### 4.2 — 2026-03-21

This update is adding an option to offload books from device local storage, while keeping them in the iCloud library folder.
When user sets an iCloud folder as default library folder, books are not necessarily need to stay on device. They could be downloaded on-demand when a book is opened for reading.
Besides, user has an option now to offload local copies from the device all at once, using an option in settings. Books metadata stays in the library for review, the book is only being downloaded when opened for reading. Books in the library that are not physically stored on the device would have a cloud icon on their cover in the library.
Also this version has some fixed issues:
1. Issue: library folder located in the iCloud sometimes "losing" its access when the app is being opened from multiple devices.
2. Battery consumption is higher than it is supposed to be: tightened and hardened background battery usage

### 4.0 — 2025-12-30

This version focuses on sync reliability and adding eBook catalog portability (import/sharing).

iCloud cross-device sync (iPhone ↔ iPad): reading progress/resume should stay in sync and should not jump backwards after reopening or background/foreground.

“Remove from Reading”: removed books should stay removed across devices and should not reappear or duplicate later.

eBook catalogs export/import:
Export/share a single catalog or entire list of Catalogs (Button "+" -> Import or Share). You can share using all Apple standard share options (AirDrop, send through applications, emails, etc) and save it to Files, then an .ebooklib file (JSON format) will be saved on your device. This way you can share your free eBook catalogs with friends
You can also keep it for yourself to have a restore option if you lose or mistakenly delete your catalog(s). 
Import is possible by opening a shared .ebooklib file via the existing “+” catalog flow; verify catalogs appear correctly after import.
Files .ebooklib are associated with EbookLib app, so you also could import catalog(s) by log tap on the file and chose "Open with" and chosing EbookLib
Catalog list ordering added: Catalogs will be sorted by name (A→Z) now.

If you see any sync oddities, please include device model/OS version, whether iCloud Drive is enabled, and (if possible) share the Developer Logs from both devices right after reproducing. I will provide instructions to make Developer Logs visible if needed.

### 3.1 — 2025-10-20

Added Webcatalog option (web store front, for example Babook.org). Changes to accommodate iOS 26 design and icon requirements

## More apps by Eugene Roitberg

- [AI Trivia Night](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-trivia-night/id6748327209)

All apps by Eugene Roitberg: https://appshunter.io/developer/1822179619

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