# Marginalia E-Book Reader — Active Reading & Book Notes

> Local-first EPUB/PDF reader with advanced annotation and Markdown export. (iPhone/iPad app by FURKAN TURGUT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginalia-e-book-reader/id6786065821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FURKAN TURGUT](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786065823)
- Category: Books, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginalia-e-book-reader/id6786065821/reviews.md

## What is Marginalia E?

Transform your passive reading into an active learning and note-taking experience with Marginalia. Designed for students, researchers, academics, and avid readers, Marginalia goes beyond a standard EPUB and PDF reader by turning your mobile device into a powerful digital notebook. 

No cloud, no logins, no tracking. Marginalia is a local-first, privacy-focused application that keeps all your files and notes securely on your own device.

KEY FEATURES:

PERSONAL EPUB and PDF LIBRARY
- Import and organize your EPUB and PDF files with ease.
- Beautiful, minimalist bookshelf interface featuring automatic book cover extraction.
- Track your reading progress down to the exact percentage.

POWERFUL ANNOTATION ENGINE
- Keyboard and Stylus Support: Take structured typed notes, or use your finger or stylus to draw diagrams, sketch, and write handwritten notes directly linked to the text.
- Multi-Color Highlights: Underline and highlight key sentences using various colors (green, red, purple, gray, blue).
- Smart Book Navigation: Access all your annotations in one place and tap any note to instantly jump back to the exact page and paragraph in the book.

FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE READING EXPERIENCE
- Adjust text size, font weight, line spacing, and paragraph gaps.
- Choose from multiple reading themes: classic Light, dark Night, paper Sepia, and soothing Cream.
- Customize margins to optimize your screen space.
- Read with realistic horizontal page turns or seamless vertical scrolling.

OFFLINE-FIRST AND PRIVACY FOCUSED
- Your data belongs to you. All your highlights, sketches, and notes are stored locally.
- Notes are saved in the universal Markdown (.md) format, ensuring your data is never locked into a single app.

EASY EXPORTING
- Export your notes and book extracts as rich Markdown (.md) files—perfect for integration with tools like Obsidian, Notion, or Roam Research.
- Export as standard text (.txt) files for compatibility with classic word processors.

SEARCH AND ORGANIZE
- Search across all your notes and highlights with real-time text filtering.
- Sort notes chronologically by page number or by creation date.

Turn reading into studying and content consumption into creation. Discover the power of active reading with Marginalia.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Personal EPUB and PDF library
- Keyboard and stylus annotation
- Multi-color highlighting
- Smart book navigation
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline-first and privacy-focused
- Markdown note exporting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marginalia Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Marginalia Pro - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marginalia Pro Life Time | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginalia-e-book-reader/id6786065821/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice

*2026-08-31*

Marginalia is a really useful reading app. I like how I can read EPUBs and PDFs while highlighting important parts, writing notes, and even drawing directly on the pages. The Markdown export is also great for saving my notes to other apps. Everything stays private and on my device, which makes it even better. 🔥

## Frequently asked questions about Marginalia E

### What is Marginalia?

Marginalia is a local-first EPUB and PDF reader designed for active reading and note-taking. It allows you to import your books, take structured notes, highlight text, and organize your annotations, all while keeping your data securely on your device.

### Does Marginalia have ads?

No, Marginalia is ad-free. The application prioritizes a clean and uninterrupted reading experience for its users.

### How much does Marginalia cost?

Marginalia is free to download and use. It offers optional subscription plans, Marginalia Pro Monthly for $1.99 and Marginalia Pro Yearly for $6.99, which likely unlock additional features or content.

### What devices does Marginalia support?

Marginalia is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across various Apple mobile devices.

### Can I export my notes from Marginalia?

Yes, Marginalia allows you to export your notes and book extracts as rich Markdown (.md) files. This format is ideal for integration with popular tools like Obsidian, Notion, or Roam Research, and also supports standard text (.txt) export.

### Is Marginalia suitable for academic use?

Absolutely. Marginalia is specifically designed for students, researchers, and academics. Its robust annotation engine, ability to link notes directly to text, and Markdown export make it an excellent tool for studying and research.

### How often is Marginalia updated?

Marginalia was last updated on August 30, 2026, with version 1.06. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the age rating for Marginalia?

Marginalia has an age rating of 17+. This rating is typically associated with apps that may contain mature themes or content not suitable for younger audiences.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.06 — 2026-08-30

Bug FIxes

### 1.05 — 2026-08-22

PDF reading feature added.

### 1.01 — 2026-08-20

New Screenshots and Some Bug Fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-07-20

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*