# PageWave — Wo Bücher zuhause sind > Personal audiobook and eBook library organizer with cross-device sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Lars Arnet.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagewave/id6757254294 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lars Arnet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860416125) - Category: Books, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 40 MB - Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Italian - Released: 2026-01-15 - Data updated: 2026-07-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagewave/id6757254294/reviews.md ## What is PageWave? PageWave – Wo Bücher zuhause sind PageWave bringt Ordnung, Klarheit und Freude in deine Bücher-Sammlung. Importiere deine eigenen Hörbücher und eBooks, organisiere sie übersichtlich und geniesse sie in einem eleganten, aufgeräumten Design. PageWave ist für Menschen gemacht, die ihre Inhalte gern selbst besitzen und trotzdem eine moderne App-Erfahrung wollen. Deine Bibliothek und Fortschritte synchronisieren sich automatisch über iCloud zwischen deinen Apple-Geräten – beginne auf dem iPhone und mache auf dem iPad nahtlos weiter, ohne manuelles Übertragen. Alternativ legst du deine Bibliothek auf einem eigenen WebDAV-Server ab (NAS, Nextcloud, usw.). Funktionen • Import eigener Hörbücher (MP3, M4B, M4A, WAV, FLAC u. v. m.) und eBooks (EPUB, PDF) • Übersichtliche Bibliothek mit Buchreihen-Ansicht • Leistungsstarke Suche – findet auch Kapitelnamen, Beschreibungen und weitere Metadaten • Hör- & Lesefortschritt automatisch pro Buch gespeichert • Persönliche Leseliste – plane, was du als Nächstes liest • Lesezeichen mit Notizen und Farben in Hörbüchern und eBooks • Textsuche im eBook-Reader – im Kapitel oder im ganzen Buch • Begleit-PDFs für Hörbücher – Booklets, Noten oder Textbücher direkt beim Buch • Widgets für Homescreen, Sperrbildschirm und Mac – inkl. Wiedergabesteuerung direkt im Widget • Siri & Kurzbefehle: Bücher und ganze Serien per Sprache starten, Wiedergabe steuern, Tagesziel abfragen • Tägliches Leseziel mit Erinnerung und Konfetti-Feier beim Erreichen • Detaillierte Lesestatistiken – live aktualisiert, mit Streak und Lese-Trend • PageWave Rewind: dein Lesejahr als animierte Stories-Präsentation • Kapitel- und Tracknavigation, anpassbare Wiedergabegeschwindigkeit • Sleep-Timer mit festen Zeiten, frei wählbarer Dauer oder bis zum Kapitelende • Magic Metadata: passende Buchinfos werden beim Import automatisch ergänzt • PageWave auf der Apple Watch: die ersten drei Hörbücher deiner Leseliste direkt am Handgelenk • iCloud-Synchronisation von Bibliothek, Fortschritt und Einstellungen • WebDAV-Support für eigene Server – NAS, Nextcloud, usw. • Cover automatisch aus den Datei-Metadaten (ID3, MP4-Atoms, EPUB), alternativ via JPEG / PNG • Metadaten optional per JSON-Datei vorgeben (Titel, Autor, Buchreihe …) • Verfügbar auf Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch und Italienisch Aktivierung Für den vollen Funktionsumfang ist eine Freischaltung erforderlich – verfügbar als In-App-Kauf (einmalig) oder als Abonnement. In der App selbst können keine Hörbücher oder eBooks gekauft oder abonniert werden. Privatsphäre PageWave verarbeitet keine personenbezogenen Daten ausser den Daten, die für die App-Funktion notwendig sind. Diese bleiben lokal auf deinem Gerät oder – wenn aktiviert – in deinem iCloud-Account bzw. auf deinem eigenen WebDAV-Server. PageWave hat kein eigenes Backend. Die in den Screenshots gezeigten Bücher sind Beispielinhalte und nicht Bestandteil der App. Endbenutzer-Lizenzvertrag (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Datenschutzerklärung: https://pyritapps.ch/en/privacy-policy-de/ Support 
https://pyritapps.ch/en/support-de/ ## Key features - Import audiobooks and eBooks - Organize library with series view - Track listening/reading progress - Personal Reading List - Bookmarks with notes - Daily reading goals - iCloud and WebDAV sync ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | PageWave Year | $9.99 | per year | | PageWave Month | $0.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | PageWave Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about PageWave ### What file formats does PageWave support for importing books? PageWave supports importing audiobooks in MP3, M4B, and M4A formats, as well as eBooks in EPUB format. You can also import custom cover images in JPEG or PNG. ### How does PageWave handle syncing my library? Your library and reading progress sync automatically across your Apple devices via iCloud. Alternatively, you can store your library on your own WebDAV server, such as a NAS or Nextcloud. ### Can I purchase books directly within PageWave? No, PageWave does not offer in-app purchases or subscriptions for audiobooks or eBooks themselves. The app is designed to manage content you already own. ### What languages is PageWave available in? PageWave is available in German, English, French, and Italian. This allows users to manage their library in their preferred language. ### Does PageWave have ads? PageWave is ad-free. The app focuses on providing a clean user experience without advertisements interrupting your reading or listening. ### What are the pricing options for PageWave? PageWave is free to download and use. To unlock the full feature set, a one-time in-app purchase or a subscription is required. ### Is PageWave suitable for children? PageWave has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The app's focus on personal library management is generally appropriate for this age group. ### How often is PageWave updated? The latest version of PageWave is 2.1, which was last updated on May 17, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1 — 2026-07-16 PageWave 3.1 includes the following new features: New in Settings • Edit metadata: Rename authors, genres, narrators, and series across your whole library, or merge duplicate entries – the change is applied to all affected books. • Automatic Downloads: PageWave automatically downloads your current book and the “Up Next” suggestions – so you’re always ready to go offline. Optionally over cellular data too. Audiobook improvements • Besides PDFs, you can now add images as companion material. • The book info for audiobooks now shows companion material, if there is any. • Forgot a track during import? No problem! Simply add more tracks to an audiobook afterwards. You can also delete individual tracks or rearrange them via drag & drop. • Reorder your companion material via drag & drop and rename it if needed. Better cover detection on import • For audiobooks with several included images, PageWave now automatically detects the cover – the rest becomes companion material. • Cover detection for eBooks (EPUBs) is much more robust, so PageWave automatically detects the right cover for even more eBooks. Extended metadata • Books and audiobooks can now have multiple authors and multiple genres. • You can now add narrators to your audiobooks. • While editing, PageWave suggests known authors, genres, and narrators from your library. Bug fixes & optimizations • Reading progress in PDFs is reliably saved again, and your PDFs open right where you left off. • Audiobook chapter names no longer show file extensions (e.g. with WAV imports). • Many more small optimizations and stability improvements. ### 3.0.1 — 2026-07-11 This update includes the following improvements: Bug fixes and optimizations Minor bug fixes and optimizations to ensure PageWave runs smoothly. ### 3.0 — 2026-07-04 New in PageWave 3.0: Widgets PageWave now supports widgets – on the Home Screen, the Lock Screen, and the Mac desktop: "Current Book" with play/pause and skip controls right in the widget, "Daily Goal Progress" as a ring that fills up live while you read or listen, "Daily Goal Streak" with week and month views, "Reading Trend", "Up Next", and "Recently". Siri & Shortcuts PageWave now supports Siri via App Intents: play or open books and entire series, control playback, set the sleep timer, change the playback speed, or ask about your daily goal and streak. All actions are also available in the Shortcuts app, and your library appears in Spotlight search. Real-Time Statistics Reading and listening time now feeds into your statistics minute by minute – daily goal, widgets, and charts always show the latest numbers. Home The home view has been redesigned and now offers a clearer layout. Audiobooks: PDF Attachments One or more PDFs can now be added to an audiobook – during import or directly in the metadata view. In the player view, the documents can be opened conveniently via a dedicated button below the cover. More Audio Formats In addition to the existing formats, more audio formats such as WAV are now supported. eBook Reader: Text Search The content of a book can now be searched – within the current chapter or across the entire book. eBook Reader: PDF Support PDFs can now be imported and read as eBooks – including reading progress and reading-time statistics. Expanded Library Search Library search now also covers metadata such as chapter names, descriptions, series, and more. Sleep Timer: Custom Duration In addition to the predefined times, a custom duration can now be set freely using a picker wheel. Optimizations & Improvements This update also includes many small optimizations and improvements. ### 2.1 — 2026-05-17 New in PageWave 2.1: New Statistics Insights - Streak Card: See at a glance how many days you've reached your reading goal—and beat your own record! - Find out how much time you've spent with each book. - Instantly see if you're currently reading more or less than in previous weeks. Bug Fixes and Optimizations - The copyright symbol © is now displayed correctly in book information without duplication. - Fixes an issue where the reading reminder appeared even though the daily goal had already been reached. - Various optimizations for an even better reading and listening experience with PageWave. ### 2.0.3 — 2026-05-14 New in PageWave 2.0.3 Reading List Plan your next reads. Add books and audiobooks to your personal reading list and keep track of what's coming up next. PageWave on Apple Watch Your audiobooks, now on your wrist. The first three audiobooks from your reading list automatically sync to your Apple Watch. Bookmarks & Notes Capture your favourite moments. Create bookmarks with personal notes in any audiobook or eBook — and pick from a range of colours to keep everything neatly organised. Daily Goal & Celebrations Set yourself a daily reading goal and get reminded at the time you choose. Hit your goal or finish a book, and you'll get a banner with confetti — and an optional push notification too. Reading Stats Track your progress with detailed stats on pages read, audiobook time, and more. PageWave Year in Review Your reading year, beautifully staged. Animated cover wall, genre donut chart, a reading clock for your favourite time of day, longest reading day, book of the month — and a confetti outro to wrap it all up. Custom Covers on Import When importing, just pick a JPEG or PNG alongside the book file — PageWave will use it automatically as the cover. Metadata via JSON Drop an optional .json file into the book folder to set the title, author, genre, or series and volume number all at once. You'll find a template in the app under Help & FAQ. French & Italian PageWave now speaks French and Italian too. The app picks the right language automatically, or you can set it yourself in the settings. WebDAV Support (BETA) Access your books directly from your own server or NAS. Connect PageWave to your preferred cloud solution via WebDAV — enter your credentials once and you're good to go. Settings Synced Across Devices Change a setting on one device — and it's instantly available on all the others. Including server credentials in WebDAV mode. Bug Fixes & Improvements Minor bug fixes and improvements to keep PageWave running smoothly. ## More apps by Lars Arnet - [Vigilance-Test](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigilance-test/id6756390147) All apps by Lars Arnet: https://appshunter.io/developer/1860416125 --- *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 2026-07-24.*