# eKitaab - Urdu eBook Reader — Read Urdu ePub Books

> Free Urdu ePub book reader with Nastaleeq font and offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by National Council For Promotion of Urdu Language.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekitaab-urdu-ebook-reader/id1360288453 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Council For Promotion of Urdu Language](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360288452)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic
- Released: 2018-03-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekitaab-urdu-ebook-reader/id1360288453/reviews.md

## What is eKitaab?

eKitaab is free Urdu ePub Book Reader having Nastaleeq font support. NCPUL books can be downloaded and read without any hassle on this reader. This app provides Urdu books related Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, Children Literature and different subjects available in Urdu language. Once the book downloaded, internet not required for reading. This App has been developed by National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL), Ministry of HRD, Deptt of Higher Education, Govt. of India to transform knowledge available in Urdu language to the masses. 
Features of the App: 
# Languages: Urdu, Arabic, Persian, English
# Nastaleeq font support
# This app is advertisement free.
# Global Language support (RTL page progression)
# Accessibility features (Such as better semantics and pronunciation hint)
# Interactive table of contents                       
# Online Dictionary
# Option of Showing reading Percentage
# Day/Night Mode  Option (background can be customized from the available​ colours)
# Search option available 
# Chapter Previews
# Ability to highlight text
# Annotation Mode
# Flip Mode/Click Flip Mode

## Key features

- Urdu ePub book reading
- Nastaleeq font support
- Offline reading
- Interactive table of contents
- Day/Night mode
- Highlighting and annotation

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekitaab-urdu-ebook-reader/id1360288453/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-11-24, version 1.17*

Better to avoid

### 5/5 — Behtareen kitaabain

*2021-09-19, version 1.14*

Very useful app

### 4/5 — Crashes

*2019-12-15, version 1.8*

Please update this.
When try to open ,it crashes

### 4/5 — Great but keeps crashing recently

*2019-10-24*

This is the best app for learning urdu through books since it offers free quality books with translations. The problem is recently I'm unable to open the app because it keeps crashing. Please solve this problem so we can enjoy this awesome app.

### 5/5 — Most amazing app for Urdu lovers

*2019-01-25, version 1.8*

Hats off to the team NCPUL for such an amazing app. This is gold for Urdu literature lovers. Ncpul keep it up 👏🏼

### 5/5 — Rating

*2018-06-07, version 1.5*

Nice app

### 5/5 — Application performance is very good...!!

*2018-05-23, version 1.3*

I am continuously using this application and it is very helpful. Application performance and its user interface is quite good.

## Frequently asked questions about eKitaab

### What is eKitaab?

eKitaab is a free application designed to read Urdu ePub books. It features Nastaleeq font support and allows users to download and read various genres of Urdu literature offline.

### Does eKitaab support Nastaleeq font?

Yes, eKitaab specifically supports the Nastaleeq font, which is crucial for an optimal Urdu reading experience.

### Can I read books offline with eKitaab?

Yes, once a book is downloaded through eKitaab, you can read it without an internet connection.

### What types of books are available on eKitaab?

eKitaab offers a wide selection of Urdu books, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, children's literature, and books on various subjects.

### Does eKitaab have advertisements?

No, eKitaab is advertisement-free, providing an uninterrupted reading experience for its users.

### What languages does eKitaab support besides Urdu?

In addition to Urdu, eKitaab also supports Arabic, Persian, and English languages.

### What accessibility features does eKitaab offer?

eKitaab includes accessibility features such as better semantics and pronunciation hints to enhance user experience.

### How often is eKitaab updated?

The latest version of eKitaab is 1.17, and it was last updated on November 8, 2024. Updates aim to improve functionality and user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.17 — 2024-11-08

- Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.15 — 2021-09-30

NCPUL's new logo and watermark
Fixed - Issues with notch display devices  
Fixed - issues related to connectivity with the server
Fixed - issues related to the search of book
- Enhancement in performance

### 1.14 — 2021-03-29

API's and Server URL have been updated to provide better and optimised user interaction .

### 1.13 — 2020-06-19

This  version instantly reports any sort of misbehaviour and this helps to provide better user experience.

### 1.12 — 2020-01-30

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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