# Princeton University Press

> Digital reader and player for Princeton University Press ebook and audiobook purchases. (iPhone/iPad app by Glassboxx Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/princeton-university-press/id1645831611 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Glassboxx Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547970169)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 130 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/princeton-university-press/id1645831611/reviews.md

## What is Princeton University Press?

An ebook and audiobook app designed exclusively for purchases made at https://press.princeton.edu/.

Welcome to the Princeton University Press app, powered by Glassboxx. We are delighted to offer you an easy and secure way to enjoy your ebook and audiobook purchases.

No password required — simply log in with the email address you used to buy the book on the Princeton University Press website and enter the verification code sent to your email. Your purchased content can be found in the “My Books” area of the app. An internet connection is required to download the content. Once content has been downloaded, you can access and enjoy it offline.

AUDIOBOOK PLAYER
•	Auto-saves your current position in the book so you can pick up right where you left off, even if listening on multiple devices
•	Skips forward and backward
•	Sleep timer
•	Plays on lock-screen, enabling easy access to playback controls
•	Plays in the background while you browse other apps
•	Plays immediately and downloads in the background (if internet access is available) 

EBOOK READER
•	Bookmarking opens the book across multiple devices
•	Font-size and font face changes, as well as dyslexic-friendly font
•	Background color changes
•	Full text search

What’s New
We are excited to launch the Princeton University Press app, powered by Glassboxx. 

Be sure to allow updates to this app on your device for any future upgrades.

## Key features

- Offline access to purchased content
- Customizable ebook reader
- Advanced audiobook player
- Bookmark synchronization across devices
- Full text search
- Sleep timer

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/princeton-university-press/id1645831611/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Utterly worthless

*2026-08-05*

I have had the same problem with this app since downloading it a couple of years ago. Downloaded books become inaccessible, showing only a gray box, instead. I have to remove it and then redownload just to read purchased books. Until this app is properly maintained or until Princeton allows reading their books on other apps, I absolutely will not be buying from them again.

**Developer response:** We are so sorry to hear this, and our Customer Service team will be happy to help. Please reach out to them at puphelp@glassboxx.com with your order number and device details. The team will investigate this for you.

### 1/5 — Awful

*2026-05-04, version 2.3.2*

I have never written a review before but I had to for this. I can’t believe I spent money on books that I can only use on this godawful app.

### 4/5 — cant log in

*2026-04-30*

didn't recognise my email so reinstalled app and still doesn't! presumably my purchases are gone then?? certainly cannot access them! i see from reviews others have this issue too! not good. UPDATE: successfully resolved and purchases available again. Much better!

**Developer response:** Please email our Customer Service team at puphelp@glassboxx.com and they will be happy to investigate this for you. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

### 1/5 — Junk

*2026-04-22*

This is the most dysfunctional reading app I own.  Even when it’s working, it can’t do something as simple as go to a particular page.  Every time my iPad times out, I have to start from scratch.  Buy from Kobo instead if you can.

**Developer response:** Our Customer Service team will be happy to help with any queries you might have. If you would like to discuss this further, please reach out to the team at puphelp@glassboxx.com and include your device details.

### 1/5 — Great Books, Terrible APP

*2026-03-28, version 2.3.2*

I am so sick of this app. I need to reload it almost every time I don’t use it for a month or more as it will not register my books or my email. Then, when I try to log back in it will invariably say “email address is not recognized.” It’s a shame because the Princeton Press books are excellent and the app does a good job of rendering them when it works. Sadly, none of the PUP ebooks purchased on their website, which has excellent sales, will work without this app. The PUP books I’ve purchased for my Kindle work super well. This bloody app is just so inconsistent. Definitely one of the most infuriating out there.

At this point, zero stars would be my choice if I could give the app that rating.

### 5/5 — Princeton app

*2026-03-14*

The ebook and audiobook app is easy to use and the customer service is excellent. Princeton has a fantastic list of books and has many special e book and audiobook promotions. I recommend the app to everyone.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the great review! We are happy to hear you are enjoying the app. We will make sure we pass on your feedback to our Customer Service team.

### 1/5 — Hideous app

*2026-03-07, version 2.3.2*

Terrible app and you only have access to ebooks and audiobooks for 2 years, then everything disappears—your notes, annotations, bookmarks, etc. Great books, horrible app.

### 1/5 — complete junk

*2026-03-02*

This app has almost zero functionality to begin with, not allowing you to perform basic e-reader tasks like highlight text or swipe to turn the page. Of course, that's when it's functional. Now that I've been running it for a few weeks it has decided to crash every time I open it. Unfortunately, PUP doesn't let you use any of the better-designed e-readers with its e-books, presumably in a craven defense of intellectual property, which I must say it has succeeded in, since even I myself cannot see the material I paid for, and presumably will not be able to accidentally disseminate it by word of mouth. The ivory tower remains secure. Do yourself a favor and find a PDF.

**Developer response:** We are very sorry to hear this; please reach out to our Customer Service team at puphelp@glassboxx.com and they will be happy to help. Please include your device details and the team will investigate your queries.

### 1/5 — Worst app I’ve ever used

*2026-01-29*

The app will constantly crash so you can’t view any of your books. When you try to log out and log back in it will say your email address is unrecognized. Absolute garbage. Try to find another way to access textbooks.

**Developer response:** We are very sorry to hear about this. Please could you reach out to the customer service team at puphelp@glassboxx.com and include your device details. The team will be able to investigate this for you.

### 1/5 — Horrible login interface

*2026-01-11, version 2.3.2*

I purchased a $32 ebook for this app. The app requires logging in with the email I used to purchase. I used my institutional email. But because of a combination of this app’s clunky interface and my institution’s overzealous security filters, the verification email to my account is automatically deleted before I can find the verification code. I have tried four times to log into the app and now I am locked out. I don’t know if I will ever be able to actually read the book I just purchased. If you are seeing this before you buy an ebook from PUP, just … don’t.

## Frequently asked questions about Princeton University Press

### What does the Princeton University Press app do?

This app allows you to access and enjoy your purchased ebooks and audiobooks from Princeton University Press. It provides a dedicated platform for reading and listening to content bought through their website, offering features for a better user experience.

### How do I access my purchased books?

After purchasing a book on the Princeton University Press website, you can log into the app using the email address associated with your purchase. A verification code will be sent to your email, which you'll use to access your 'My Books' library within the app.

### Can I use the app offline?

Yes, once you have downloaded your purchased content, you can access and enjoy it offline. An internet connection is only required to initially download the ebooks and audiobooks to your device.

### What are the key features of the ebook reader?

The ebook reader offers features such as bookmarking that syncs across devices, adjustable font sizes and faces (including a dyslexic-friendly option), background color changes, and full-text search capabilities.

### What features are available for audiobooks?

The audiobook player automatically saves your listening position, allows skipping forward and backward, includes a sleep timer, and provides playback controls on the lock screen. It also supports background playback while you use other apps.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.2 — 2025-08-21

- User interface updates and improvements including an updated Discover section
- Bug fixes

### 2.3.1 — 2025-05-19

Bug fixes

### 2.3.0 — 2025-04-24

We've given the Princeton University Press app a brand new look and feel!

### 2.2.5 — 2024-01-02

General Fixes

### 2.2.4 — 2023-10-03

General Fixes and refinements.

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