# NBReader — Read Novels Anytime, Anywhere

> A novel reader app with customizable modes, TTS, translation, and offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Tai Vuong Duy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbreader/id6746718668 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tai Vuong Duy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818095626)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 96 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 73 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbreader/id6746718668/reviews.md

## What is NBReader?

Experience the ultimate novel-reading app with NB Reader. Dive into thousands of titles across genres, customize your reading environment, and enjoy advanced features designed for book lovers.

Key Features:

Immersive Reading Modes: Choose from vertical or horizontal scrolling, adjust font size, line spacing, and margins to suit your preferences.

Night & Sepia Modes: Reduce eye strain with easy-to-switch themes for low-light or daytime reading.

Automatic Text-to-Speech (TTS): Listen to your favorite novels whenever you’re on the go. Voice playback continues even when the screen is locked.

Instant Translation: Translate any paragraph or phrase into English (or your chosen language) with a single tap—no need to leave the app.

Offline Library: Download chapters in advance to read without Wi-Fi or cellular data. Perfect for travel, commutes, or areas with limited connectivity.

Bookmark & History Management: Save your spot with unlimited bookmarks, organize favorite chapters, and view a complete reading history to jump back in at any time.

Earn Free Points Daily: Check in every day to collect spirit stones, redeemable for unlocking premium chapters or themes—no credit card required.

Smart Library Organization: Create your own bookshelves, sort by author, genre, or update time, and receive notifications when new chapters are released.

Customizable Notifications: Get alerts for daily check-ins, new chapter updates, and special in-app events.

Seamless Account Sync: Log in with email or social accounts and sync your library, bookmarks, and reading progress across all your devices.

Why NB Reader?
NB Reader was built by avid readers and developers who understand what makes a good reading experience. Whether you’re into romance, fantasy, sci-fi, or historical novels, NB Reader delivers smooth performance and a clutter-free interface. Enjoy continuous updates, responsive customer support, and a growing catalog of over 1000 titles.

Download NB Reader today and transform the way you read. Your next adventure is just a tap away!

## Key features

- Customizable reading modes
- Text-to-speech playback
- Instant paragraph translation
- Offline library access
- Bookmark and history management
- Daily free points for content

## What do users think of NBReader?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Keeps crashing
- 🔋 Crashes during ads
- 💰 Expensive ad removal cost
- 📥 Slow download issues
- 📺 Ads still present

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Constant app termination
- Download issues for large files
- Audio reader not working

**Most requested features**

- Lifetime ad removal option
- Points system improvements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbreader/id6746718668/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Currently perfect

*2026-07-27*

I read a lot of novels so i also tried multiple apps for reading them. But most of them were paywalled so hard that you couldn’t read more than 15 chapters before being forced to pay in gems (translates to about 10 ct per chapter) which for a book with 2000 chapters is just not profitable. However this app does currently not have that kind of system. You can read for free and also create little libraries with your books. The mechanics of turning pages is not as perfected as it is in the Apple Books app but that’s just a negligible negativ.                              I would however Hope for two things: being able to turn the pages with the arrow keys (iPad keyboard) and that this app never becomes one of those money-grabbers.

### 5/5 — Ads are out of control

*2026-07-23*

Watched adds to get points to download for offline reading. Still get ads when reading offline content when wifi on. But other than that it’s good

### 1/5 — Infuriating

*2026-07-21*

I regularly get kicked out of my account and the app seems to delete it. After being kicked out whenever I try to log in again it fails. It also fails whenever I try to recover my password (which I try in case that was the reason for the initial failed log in). Every time this happens I have to create a new account and loose all my saved books and places of the books I’m currently reading. If this didn’t happen I would give the app 5/5 stars but since it does, it’s pointless and I’m likely going to delete and use a different website instead of novelbin or its app.

### 4/5 — Loading

*2026-07-21*

Everything was perfectly fine, however it suddenly stopped loading anything in the app and said retry your internet connection… the problem is that I have perfect internet connection.

### 3/5 — Too many ads

*2026-07-09, version 1.9*

I wish there was ad free version

### 2/5 — Fix it

*2026-07-09*

You need to fix your app I can’t edit my chapters on my published novel and the chapters keep scrambling themselves even though I ordered them

### 2/5 — Ads non-stop!

*2026-07-05*

The app is lovely looking but you can’t read two chapters without a multiple minutes long ad playing and potentially dropping you into a store only to start again if you accidentally exit. Too much bother with no option there make them stop.

### 1/5 — Advertisements

*2026-06-29*

Extremely pervasive advertising. How do the devs even expect you to read.

### 1/5 — Trash App

*2026-06-21, version 1.9*

The app doesn’t even take me to a Home Screen, it just opens up to a black screen and then closes itself instantly.

### 5/5 — 👍

*2026-06-16*

I dont know why the rating is so low on this app i mean its not perfect but i dont think it deserves 2.3 stars overall so im giving 5 to hopefully boost its rating even if just a little :D

## Frequently asked questions about NBReader

### What is NBReader?

NBReader is a novel-reading application designed for book lovers. It provides a customizable reading environment, text-to-speech functionality, instant translation, and an offline library, allowing users to read novels anytime, anywhere.

### What are the key features of NBReader?

Key features include immersive reading modes with adjustable fonts and themes, automatic text-to-speech for listening to novels, instant translation of text, offline chapter downloads, bookmark and history management, and daily rewards for unlocking content.

### How does NBReader make money?

The app is free to download and use, with an option to earn free points daily. These points can be redeemed for unlocking premium chapters or themes, indicating a freemium model with in-app purchases for content.

### Can I read novels offline with NBReader?

Yes, NBReader allows you to download chapters in advance, enabling offline reading without Wi-Fi or cellular data. This is ideal for travel, commutes, or areas with limited connectivity.

### What kind of novels can I read on NBReader?

NBReader offers a growing catalog of over 1000 titles across various genres, including romance, fantasy, sci-fi, and historical novels. The app is built to provide a smooth performance and a clutter-free interface for all these genres.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2026-06-15

- Improved app stability.
- Optimized performance for a smoother experience.
- Fixed minor bugs.
- No major changes to features or content.

### 1.8 — 2026-06-11

- Improved overall app performance and responsiveness.
- Enhanced stability across reading, browsing, and account screens.
- Refined UI details for a smoother user experience.
- Improved item management interactions, including drag-to-delete where supported.
- Fixed minor bugs and polished general app behavior.

### 1.6 — 2026-06-03

- Improved text brightness and contrast for more comfortable reading
- Smoother performance and minor bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2026-05-22

This update includes performance improvements, stability enhancements, and minor bug fixes for a smoother reading experience.

### 1.2 — 2025-09-20

Bug Fixes:

Fixed the crash issue when opening the app on certain devices, ensuring a smoother user experience.

New Feature:

Added a screen brightness adjustment feature directly within the app, allowing users to easily customize brightness based on their preferences and environment.

Thank you for using NB Reader! Keep the feedback coming to help us improve the app.

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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 2026-08-24.*