Glose

Glose

Social eBook Reader

8K ratings
175 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 13, 2014
  • June 16, 2026

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This reading app enhances the experience with social features, allowing users to connect with others, share notes, and join online book clubs. Explore a vast ebookstore, read excerpts for free, and import your own EPUBs for offline access.

Social reading and annotation sharing
Access to 1 million ebooks
Read up to 10% of any book for free
Import your own EPUBs
Offline reading capabilities
Create and join online book clubs
Generate and share quote cards
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What's New in Glose

3.8.36

June 16, 2026

Bug fixes!

User reviews

Generally good

I installed this app to read ebooks bought from a publisher. The general functionality is good, and books are automatically downloaded when one starts reading them, making them available for offline reading. It is annoying, though, that there is no easy way within the app to remove the download to free up space.
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Terrible for iPhone

The format is terrible because I have to zoom in and out to read every page. If I tried to read a single book this would be quite tiring.
iPhone puts there books in a complete page format which makes it easier read. I can read the page and use my finger to advance to the next page, no zooming is necessary.
This app is totally not iPhone friendly. Therefore, since it is absolute struggle to read even one page, I am planning to delete this app on my iPhone.
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Books won’t open

Have used this app and really enjoyed it, however now my books won’t open. Very disappointed

Won’t update won’t work

Planning to enjoy enjoying a quiet evening reading and the app is locked out, saying it requires an update in the App Store, but there is no update available in the App Store. Offloaded it the put back on phone and it still won’t work so I cannot access any of my books.

It’s not bad

Wish I could make book purchases right from the app, though.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Pages skipping or jumping unexpectedly

Bug

Highlighting and note-taking features not working as expected

Bug

Audiobook playback issues like skipping and glitching

Bug

Login and account management problems

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Bookmark and annotation management

Feature

Customizable reading settings

Feature

Seamless sync across devices

Feature

Improved search and organization of library

Feature

FAQ

What is this app?

This is a next-generation reading app designed to make the reading experience more engaging and social. It offers a vast ebook library, allows users to connect with other readers, share notes and highlights, and even form online book clubs.

Can I read books for free?

Yes, you can start reading up to 10% of any book in the ebookstore for free before deciding to purchase it. Additionally, the app offers a selection of popular free ebooks by classic authors.

Can I import my own books?

Yes, you can import your own EPUB files from sources like Dropbox or your desktop. This allows you to read your personal collection within the app and benefit from its reading features.

Is this app available on all devices?

The description mentions reading online and offline, and syncing reading progress. While specific platform compatibility isn't detailed, it implies a broad availability for accessing and reading books across different environments.

How does the social aspect work?

Users can see what others are reading, recommending, highlighting, and annotating. You can create reading groups to share highlights and annotations with friends, and even start online book clubs by inviting people and choosing books.