# OBC Reader — Online Book Club Reader

> E-reader for ePub2 books with community library access and member-exclusive content. (iPhone/iPad app by OnlineBookClub.org LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obc-reader/id1592390086 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OnlineBookClub.org LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592390088)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obc-reader/id1592390086/reviews.md

## What is OBC Reader?

You can read books, download free books from the community library, and private books for Online Book Club members.
This first version supports ePub2 format books in English.
The e-reader allows copy-paste, bookmarks, and text search.

## Key features

- Read ePub2 books
- Download free books
- Community library access
- Private member books
- Copy-paste text
- Bookmarks
- Text search

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obc-reader/id1592390086/reviews.md

### 1/5 — ?????

*2024-08-25, version 1.3.7*

So. I was excited to be able to read and earn money.  Then they asked for verification for my PayPal (makes sense so they can pay you).  Then they wanted my drivers licenses to prove I am a person and my address matches etc on my profile. Ok. Trying to keep down fake accounts.  So I read a book for free (because you have to reach a certain level to get paid unless it’s a special offer).  My review didn’t count because I had “too many errors”. Ok. It’s been a min since I took English class and rules have changed.  I get an offer to read a book and get paid.  So I jump on it. Read the book. Did a review. Now they want me to allow them to “track” my location.   Now. First of all they have a copy of my DL which shows my address matches my profile.  They have verified my receipt of purchase for my ebook.  They have verified my PayPal account is my account. Now they want to “track” my location through my internet browser before they will even look at my review.   What’s next? My SS#?

### 1/5 — “Read to earn $5!” is a scam!

*2023-10-30, version 1.3.5*

Found a site(which will remain nameless simply because I don’t think I can trust their suggestions anymore) stating OBC was a site to get paid to read and review books for $5 each. Read a few books, turned in my reviews, waited two weeks…ZERO dollars in payment because they have all been denied by the reviewers of the reviews.

Made a “mistake”(according to them) in the review? -10 pts each. Didn’t “adhere to guidelines” — many of which are unclear — cost my scores an additional -30 pts(this is out of 100 pts total btw). My reviews were VERY well written AND HONEST — especially compared to most reviews found online. I’ve helped beta read and edit for multiple — published — authors, but it’s ridiculous getting paid for our time doing this is left to the whim of random reviewers who can deny reviews just so OBC doesn’t have to pay anyone.

On top of that, the pay rates are ridiculous! Your first book read has to be done for FREE. Fine, I get that because they want to screen reviewers? After that, level 1 reviewers can get paid $5, but many of the selections were by amateur authors(which, if I’m being truly honest, many of them shouldn’t even be considered “authors” with how bad their writing was). Also, the the page counts are extremely unfair. No joke, there were three novels on my list THOUSANDS of pages long — for only $5?! Professional editors would charge hundreds of dollars for the time spent editing those — assuming they would even agree to take the job in the first place.

### 5/5 — We can get

*2023-07-08*

I’m sorry

### 5/5 — The first thing

*2023-07-07*

I’m just going to

### 5/5 — The first time you

*2023-07-05*

I’m so happy you

### 5/5 — I’m going to go back

*2023-06-24*

We will get a little bit more

### 5/5 — They are not on a list

*2023-06-24*

Got a new one from my new

### 5/5 — I’m going back in the next

*2023-06-24*

I will get a hold to

### 4/5 — Recommend

*2023-01-02, version 1.3.2*

So far, I am enjoying this app. I will update this review Accordingly later, but I wanted to say this sooner rather than later. 

For the common people who use devices such as their phones and kindles for reading more and more, you should have an option between each chapter to take notes on the chapter as required/suggested by your guidelines. 

This is also something that’s become more common in schools as well, and I think that it would give a sense of convenience and ease to those who choose to invest their time into this app. 

Also, along with stating your guidelines, maybe incorporate them throughout the app a bit more? I think it would help readers achieve the result that would be a perfect review based on the guidelines given. 

That is just my opinion and I hope you take it into consideration

## Frequently asked questions about OBC Reader

### What book formats does OBC Reader support?

OBC Reader currently supports ePub2 format books in English. The app is designed to provide a smooth reading experience for this specific format.

### Can I download books from OBC Reader to read offline?

Yes, you can download free books from the community library and private books for Online Book Club members. These downloaded books can then be read offline within the app.

### What are the key reading features of OBC Reader?

OBC Reader includes essential e-reader functionalities such as copy-paste for text, the ability to set bookmarks, and a text search feature to quickly find specific content within your books.

### Is OBC Reader available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, OBC Reader is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is OBC Reader updated?

The latest version of OBC Reader is 1.3.7, which was last updated on March 30, 2024. This indicates a relatively recent update frequency.

### What is the age rating for OBC Reader?

OBC Reader has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### Does OBC Reader have ads?

No, OBC Reader does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads to the user.

### What do users think of OBC Reader?

OBC Reader has an average rating of 2.8 stars from 10 ratings. This indicates a mixed user reception, with some users finding value in its features and others potentially experiencing issues.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.7 — 2024-03-30

This release includes an update to our registration form.

### 1.3.6 — 2024-02-10

This release includes the improvement of the contact information to bring login support for our members.

### 1.3.5 — 2023-03-17

This version fixes a bug found on the epub reader.

### 1.3.4 — 2023-02-24

This version includes updates for some app features and fixes for reported bugs.

### 1.3.3 — 2023-01-03

This new version includes many more features for our users, including:
- Dark Mode support.
- The option to update one of your books if a new version of them is available.
- Allow users to select if they prefer to manually control the level of the screen brightness or not.
- A reading progress indicator.
- And more...

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