# Moonread: TXT Reader — Novel & ebook reader, no ads

> TXT reader with customizable text, iCloud sync, and optional AI. (iPhone/iPad app by 炜杰 苏.)

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- Developer: [炜杰 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817996789)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-11-01
- Monetization: free

## What is Moonread?

Moonread is a TXT reader built for comfortable, uninterrupted reading. Add your own text files, adjust font size, line spacing, colors and paper texture, and read with page turns or continuous scrolling.

• Large files open while they load, and you return to where you left off
• Common encodings are detected automatically; if text looks wrong, change the encoding in Reading Settings and it follows you to your other devices
• Your shelves are real folders on this device or in iCloud; Moonread never rewrites your books
• Contents, full-text search, bookmarks, highlights and notes
• Light and dark color themes, plus Rice Paper, Kraft Paper, Fine Linen and Grain textures
• Reading adapts to one or two pages on iPad and foldables; contents, search and settings open in system sheets without reflowing the text
• Pick up on another device: progress, bookmarks and notes sync through iCloud, and you're told when another device has read further
• Continue Reading widget, Control Center, Shortcuts and Siri take you straight back to your book; find books on your shelf from system Search
• Reading statistics: how long and what you read each day
• Data Management: back up and restore reading records and palettes when you switch devices

AI is optional and can be turned off in Settings with one switch; reading works fine without it. To discuss a passage, connect an AI service you choose. Moonread asks before anything is first shared, then sends your question and related content to that service; its access, pricing and privacy terms are set by the provider.

No ads, no account, and no servers of our own: your books and reading records are stored on your devices and in your iCloud. Content is sent to an AI service only when you choose to use AI, as described above. Moonread has no bookstore. Reading is free; Settings include completely optional tips that unlock nothing. Payments are handled by Apple.

## Key features

- Customizable text, spacing, and textures
- iCloud sync for progress and bookmarks
- Optional AI integration for passage discussion
- Content search and bookmarks
- Reading statistics
- Widget and Siri integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Star | $0.29 | one-time |
| A Cup of Tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Late-Night Snack | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Book | $6.99 | one-time |


## Is Moonread safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Moonread.

## Is Moonread legit?

Moonread: TXT Reader has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Moonread is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Moonread

### Does Moonread have ads?

No, Moonread is an ad-free application. The description explicitly states 'no ads' and that the app contains no advertisements.

### What devices does Moonread support?

Moonread is available for iPhone and iPad. It is designed to adapt its layout for different screen sizes, including foldables.

### How does Moonread handle large files?

Large files open while they load, allowing you to start reading immediately. Your reading progress is saved, and you can resume where you left off.

### Can I sync my reading progress with Moonread?

Yes, your progress, bookmarks, and notes sync through iCloud. The app can also notify you when another device has read further than your current position.

### Is the AI feature in Moonread mandatory?

No, the AI feature is optional and can be turned off in settings. Reading functions perfectly without it, and content is only sent to an AI service when you choose to use it.

### How is my reading data stored with Moonread?

Your books and reading records are stored on your devices and in your iCloud. Moonread does not use its own servers and never rewrites your books.

### What is the age rating for Moonread?

Moonread has an age rating of 12+. This rating is based on the content and features available within the application.

### How often is Moonread updated?

The latest version of Moonread is 1.3, and it was last updated on October 30, 2026. Users can expect regular updates for improvements and new features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-10-30

- Reading automatically adapts to a single page or a two-page spread on iPad and foldable devices, with continuous paper textures. Contents, search, bookmarks, and settings open in system sheets without reflowing your text.
- A new Continue Reading widget in several sizes for the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy. Jump back into your current book from Control Center.
- Siri and Shortcuts integration for quick actions to resume reading or check stats. Find indexed books in Spotlight using their full titles.
- When iCloud detects that you have read further on another device, a gentle banner asks if you would like to jump ahead, without interrupting your reading. Manually selected file encodings also sync across devices so you don't have to choose twice.
- The library home screen features a new "Continue Reading" card showing chapter progress and reading time at a glance. Book details and statistics are redesigned with clean cards for reading sessions and reading time.
- Settings moves to its own tab with a two-column layout on larger screens, and reader settings now offer a side-by-side live preview. Data Management supports multi-selection, and iCloud name conflicts are easier to resolve.

### 1.2 — 2026-10-25

- Three new palettes: Pure Black, Plain White, and Bean Green. Custom palettes can now be saved even with low contrast, so you decide what is comfortable to read.
- Four paper textures — Rice Paper, Kraft Paper, Fine Linen, and Grain — in light and dark, each with light, medium, and strong settings.
- New Data Management: back up and restore reading positions, bookmarks, notes, and palettes; see where each book's reading data came from; and clean up records and caches you no longer need.
- After reinstalling or switching devices, re-authorize a bookshelf to recover reading progress and tags for the whole shelf. Files added or changed outside Moonread are indexed automatically.
- One problem file no longer stops the rest of an import, and failed files can be retried on their own.
- Settings, Statistics, import results, and other screens are reorganized with clearer status and actions.

### 1.1 — 2026-10-23

- Share TXT files from other apps to import them directly into your Moonread bookshelf.
- Index an entire bookshelf after adding it, without opening each book. On a new device, see synced reading progress and tags on the bookshelf, and search across all its books.
- Browse all your novels grouped by tag to find books more easily.
- More reliable reading position sync across devices helps you pick up where you left off.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-21

- Better table of contents detection for Chinese novels: more heading styles (話, 講, 幕, 篇, 部, 本), traditional and formal numerals, and traditional special headings are now recognized, while ordinary sentences are less likely to be mistaken for chapters. For books you already added, use Rescan Contents from the contents list; your manual edits are kept.
- New “Rate Moonread” in Settings. If Moonread is useful to you, a rating on the App Store helps a lot.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-20

No release notes.

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