Readest - eBook Reader

Readest - eBook Reader

Read, Digest and Get Insight

146 ratings
208 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 26, 2024
  • July 8, 2026

Features

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About

This app is a powerful ebook reader designed for deep thinkers and researchers. It offers advanced annotation tools, seamless device syncing, and robust library management with OPDS and Calibre support. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable modes and multi-book viewing for enhanced study and analysis.

OPDS Online Libraries
Calibre Integration
Sync Across Devices
Bookshelf Management
Customizable Reading Modes
Multi-Book View
Advanced Annotations & Highlights
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What's New in Readest

0.11.18

July 8, 2026

– Reading: Added Auto Scroll, a hands-free mode that scrolls the page for you at an adjustable pace, plus middle-click autoscroll on the desktop – Reading: Added slide and page-curl animations when turning pages for a more natural feel – Reading: Fixed page turning and the reading ruler for vertical right-to-left books, PDF text selection when system font scaling is on, and header/footer readability over light PDFs in dark mode – Text-to-Speech: Redesigned read-aloud as a mini player with an expandable full player, and playback now keeps going even after you close the book – Sync: Added S3-compatible cloud storage and a new Cloud Sync screen to choose and switch between your sync providers – Integrations: Added a Calibre plugin to push books and custom columns into Readest, and improved OPDS sign-in and auto-download for self-hosted catalogs – Library: New books dropped into watched folders now import automatically, and you can sort your shelf by reading progress – More: Added a speak button in the dictionary popup, a cleaner theme switcher, and per-rule toggles for proofreading

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$14.99

2 GB

Cloud Sync Storage

User reviews

Not As Advertised

Up front, this app seems to have everything. I can tell a lot of work went into this. However, what they don’t tell you is in order to use it truly, you have to sign up. Nor does it tell you about any of the cloud services that they want you to use. Yeah you can add books to try it out, but then a pop-up pops up and asks you to sign in.

In fact, the only place you’ll know that there is cloud services, is if you check the in-app purchases here, or on the android version. They do not say this in on their website.

Not only that, they tout themselves as an open source software. No offense, but they are giving open source a bad name by not being clear here what that actually means for them. It’s not that they aren’t open source, they are, (from what I can tell, I’m not a programmer) it’s that they aren’t being open with their communication.

This is very misleading. I would not use this app or support this developer in any way shape or form.
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Géniale

Veuillez m'excuser pour mon erreur, effectivement je n'avais pas vu les offres "à vie" dans l'application 🙏🏻
Je remonte la note 😉
Ce que j'ai écrit sur l'option WebDAV retirée de l'offre gratuite reste valable.
Dommage de ne pas proposer une offre sans hébergement avec juste l'achat de l'application, même si la première offre reste peu chère.

Dans la version gratuite, vous avez enlevé la possibilité d’utiliser notre hébergement personnel en Webdav, et on doit payer maintenant pour cette option. Donc on doit payer tous les mois pour utiliser notre propre espace de stockage … Merci, bel esprit.

Avec cette application, je pense avoir trouvé la perle rare. Super pour gérer une bibliothèque de documents, de livres, de PDF, etc.
Mais elle ne fait pas que ça ! 👍🏻
En plus, esthétiquement, elle est très agréable.
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Response from developer

Certainly it’s not true. The premium feature for WebDAV and Google Drive is also available for the one-time lifetime purchase.

Good, but…

Great app, however it would be cool if it cached my configurations locally and stopped showing me the login page every time I open the application, while also resetting my options.

Excellent reader

Toutes les fonctions dont le lecteur peut avoir besoin. Très belle interface. J'adore.

Useless for free

Not for android and ios sync support, premium

FAQ

What does Readest do?

Readest is an advanced ebook reader designed for in-depth reading and analysis. It helps users read with clarity and purpose by offering powerful tools for annotation, research, and library management. The app supports seamless device syncing, allowing your progress, notes, and highlights to be updated across all your devices.

What are the key features of Readest?

Key features include OPDS online library browsing and downloading, Calibre integration for personal ebook collections, seamless syncing across devices, robust bookshelf management, customizable reading modes, multi-book viewing for comparison, advanced annotations and highlights, text-to-speech functionality, and instant translation.

Is Readest free to use?

The application is available for free with in-app purchases. This means you can download and use the core reading functionalities without initial cost, with optional features or enhancements available for purchase within the app.

What devices is Readest compatible with?

While the description doesn't explicitly list all compatible operating systems, the mention of 'sync across devices' and the privacy policy link to Apple's terms of service suggests it is available on iOS devices. Users should check the app store for specific compatibility information.

How can Readest help with studying or research?

Readest is ideal for studying and research due to its advanced annotation and highlighting tools, allowing users to mark key passages and take structured notes. The multi-book view feature enables side-by-side comparison of up to four books, which is perfect for cross-referencing information. Seamless syncing ensures your research materials are accessible across all your devices.