# Gist Reader — AI Book & Movie Summarizer

> AI Book & Movie Summarizer (iPhone/iPad app by MEHRDAD ALEMZADEH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gist-reader/id6761196988 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MEHRDAD ALEMZADEH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888227021)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gist-reader/id6761196988/reviews.md

## What is Gist Reader?

Discover Gist Reader – your intelligent companion for exploring books and movies with AI-powered summaries that save you time and deepen your understanding. 

Gist Reader is designed to provide comprehensive summaries of any book—whether you discover it on our homepage or through our search tool. Our goal is to offer you the essential "gist" of a book, saving you days of reading time while ensuring you capture its core value.

Each summary features a structured table of contents, including:
• A High-Level Overview
• Chapter-by-Chapter Breakdowns
• Key Takeaways
• & more

In an era dominated by social media and misinformation, we hope Gist Reader helps you learn something new every day. Enjoy the journey of discovery!

Features -->

POWERFUL AI SUMMARIES
• Get comprehensive, multi-section summaries in seconds
• Powered by AI

SMART SEARCH
• Real-time streaming results from multiple sources
• Search for books and movies

IMMERSIVE TEXT-TO-SPEECH
• Full narration of summaries with natural voices
• Supports Siri Enhanced voices for premium quality
• Listen on the go

PERSONAL LIBRARY
• Build your collection with one tap
• Organize with Completed and Unread sections
• Swipe gestures for quick management
• Goodreads integration for social media shares
• All data persists locally and securely


Perfect for students, professionals, book lovers, and anyone who wants to get more from their reading and viewing. Download Gist Reader today and transform how you learn.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pizza Slice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tip | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.9 — 2026-05-14

V 4.9
- search people, companies and academic papers

### 3.9 — 2026-04-03

- notifications
- fixed links in the table of contents

### 3.8 — 2026-04-02

- options to get a copy or definition for selected text in the summary
- unit testing
- welcome page for new versions

### 3.5 — 2026-04-01

- New app Icon
- Welcome pages
- Enhanced recommendation list
- Optimized search
- Fixed Live Activity
- Fixed fallback options for API calls

### 3.0 — 2026-03-30

- Audio play inside the app
- Search auto suggest
- Welcome page
- New app Icon
- Enhanced the recommendation loading optimization

## More apps by MEHRDAD ALEMZADEH

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All apps by MEHRDAD ALEMZADEH: https://appshunter.io/developer/1888227021

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