# The Pigeonhole

> Mobile library for serialised books with social and multimedia features. (iPhone/iPad app by The Pigeonhole.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pigeonhole/id869044004 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Pigeonhole](https://appshunter.io/developer/869044007)
- Category: Books, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pigeonhole/id869044004/reviews.md

## What is The Pigeonhole?

Welcome to The Pigeonhole, the book club in your pocket. Download the app to enjoy a handpicked, mobile library of serialised books with great social features and multimedia extras. Read with our global community or in private groups. 

EXCLUSIVE TITLES: Exclusive books from top publishers
EASY READING: Read in bite-sized instalments
DISCUSS: Discuss with our community or your private group
VIDEOS AND AUDIO: Extras in the margins take you deeper into the book

You can sample all of our books for free. Get started today. 

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US

“Hurrah for The Pigeonhole” 
The Telegraph

“Now, after a century of neglect, the art of the cliffhanger is experiencing a revival”
The Times

“This is a seriously brilliant idea”
The Good Web Guide

Have a question or simply want to say hello? Email help@thepigeonhole.com

## Key features

- Handpicked mobile library
- Serialised book format
- Social discussion features
- Multimedia extras
- Private group reading
- Exclusive titles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moby Dick | Free | one-time |
| Turn of the Screw | Free | one-time |
| Great Expectations | Free | one-time |
| The Art of War | Free | one-time |
| Letters on Love | Free | one-time |
| Middlemarch | Free | one-time |
| Little Women | Free | one-time |
| Twelve Years a Slave | Free | one-time |
| The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes | Free | one-time |
| All the Missing Girls | $2.99 | one-time |
| English | Free | one-time |
| Hot Mother | Free | one-time |
| The Great Gatsby | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pigeonhole/id869044004/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Want to still love it but can’t

*2024-08-16, version 3.6.3*

I have used this app for a few years and loved it. Early release books, chats with authors and readers. Was everything I wanted. But recently every book I try to get is ‘purchase failed’ and I have been unable to read anything for over 2 months. Deleted app 😔

### 2/5 — Used to be fantastic

*2024-08-09, version 3.6.3*

This used to be the best app for reading new books but I’m now deleting it because recently I’ve been unable to sign in and prior to that I would receive ‘purchase failed’ when trying to reserve a place.

### 1/5 — Deterioration since new management

*2024-06-22, version 3.6.3*

Really really poor experience since the new ownership and management changes. Books don’t load or worse disappear. New staves have appeared with chapters in wrong order. i feel sorry for the poor authors

### 4/5 — Free access to great book

*2022-03-03, version 3.6.2*

This is a great app that gives access to a wide variety of books, some even before they hit the bookshops. I have gone down a star because I think there is some room for improvement. Two things that I’d really like to see: 1. Syncing across different devices, 2. The ability to delete books from my bookshelf when I have read them. With those to additions this app would be amazing.

### 4/5 — Delete option?

*2021-11-04, version 3.6.2*

I love this app and use it a lot but I would really like an option to delete books that I have read or am not enjoying.

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2021-01-03, version 3.6.1*

I’ve been using this app for about a year now I think and I absolutely love it! Fantastic!!
Latest update seems to have cut off my page numbers though?! I have an iPhone SE (2020) and it used to display perfectly but now I can’t make out the page numbers under the purple progress bar!

### 1/5 — Since update

*2020-12-18, version 3.6.1*

Since the update 18 hours ago it won’t let me download any books! 🙁

### 3/5 — Causing me hassle!

*2020-11-18, version 3.6.0*

I love the books on Pigeonhole and have been using it for about a year now but lately the app just keeps on showing me a blank page. The only answer seems to be to delete the app, reload it and update my bookshelf. While this works it’s more than a little annoying to have to do it every day!

### 3/5 — Problem!

*2020-11-17, version 3.6.0*

I’ve enjoyed Pigeonhole for several years.   However when I opened the Pigeonhole app this morning expecting it to go straight to my place in The House it just showed a completely blank page.  I have tried several times with the same result which is most annoying.   Can this please be remedied.

### 5/5 — I love the Pigeonhole!

*2020-07-02, version 3.5.8*

Great app and great idea! Read loads of brilliant books I wouldn’t have necessarily picked up. App works really well most of the time- highly recommend

## Frequently asked questions about The Pigeonhole

### What is The Pigeonhole app?

The Pigeonhole is a mobile application that offers a curated library of serialised books. It allows users to read books in bite-sized installments, engage in discussions with a community or private groups, and access multimedia extras that enhance the reading experience.

### What are the key features of The Pigeonhole?

Key features include a handpicked mobile library of exclusive titles, easy reading in bite-sized installments, social discussion capabilities with a global community or private groups, and multimedia extras like videos and audio to deepen understanding of the book.

### How much does The Pigeonhole cost?

The app allows users to sample all of its books for free. While the description doesn't detail specific pricing for full access or premium features, it indicates that in-app purchases are available, suggesting a freemium model.

### What kind of books can I find on The Pigeonhole?

The app features exclusive books from top publishers, presented in a serialised format. This approach revives the art of the cliffhanger and offers a unique way to consume literature, with content often described as brilliant and engaging.

### Can I read with friends on The Pigeonhole?

Yes, you can read with your global community or create and join private groups. This social feature allows for shared reading experiences and discussions with friends or specific book clubs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.3 — 2022-09-21

Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.6.2 — 2021-01-18

Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.6.1 — 2020-12-18

Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.6.0 — 2020-10-29

We've made some improvements to your reading experience and squashed some bugs.

### 3.5.8 — 2020-02-10

• Squashed some bugs and added a few improvements.

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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 2026-06-08.*
