# Web page text only reader — Text from webpage like a book

> Web page text reader with book-style display and annotation features. (iPhone/iPad app by Vasilisa Akselevich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-page-text-only-reader/id1269194165 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vasilisa Akselevich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141029670)
- Category: Productivity, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-page-text-only-reader/id1269194165/reviews.md

## What is Web page text only reader?

Read a web site page from browser in the classic book style, remember where you read? Select background, font for reading, curl the pages page by page?
Just open "Action/Share" dialog in Safari, select ReaderView App and read the very text of the selected page! 

IMPORTANT: To read a website page content in the Reader just click "share by" on the the web browser and select "Reader app". 
Make sure the Reader is on the list of apps that you permit share content with.

Read "text-only" version of any website page, works for majority sites, including flibusta:

- Text extracted by "readability" like Safari Reader Mode
- Support a Few different methods of extracting text from web site
- Use long tap to make notes, highlight text, add comments
- You can lock downloaded content for offline read
- Read website page text in "book style" with curl flip pagination
- You can change fonts, sizes, background color on the flight
- Keep history of your readings, save favourites
- Share the texts with your highlights as PDF
- Share your notes/comments with friends

The application is free; however, in-app purchases are available for unlocking the some limits and locked functionality.

Please leave a feedback trough the feedback button in "more" tab.

We are working on improving the ReaderView to get the correct textual data from majority of the important sites. Feel free to point us to the web sites you need us to deal with first!

Note, that some sites are designed the way that prevents text extraction. Feel free to send us the URL over feedback email and we will think how to parse this specific site for you.

## Key features

- Extracts text-only from web pages
- Book-style reading with page curl
- Customizable fonts, sizes, and background colors
- Long tap for notes, highlights, and comments
- Offline reading of downloaded content
- Share highlighted text as PDF
- Reading history and favorites

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Limits | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-page-text-only-reader/id1269194165/reviews.md

### 1/5 — A Non-functional app. Truly awful. Do not waste your time.

*2021-11-09*

A Non-functional app. Truly awful. Do not waste your time.

## Frequently asked questions about Web page text only reader

### How do I read a web page with Web page text only reader?

To read a web page, open the 'Action/Share' dialog in your browser (like Safari), select 'Reader app', and ensure it's on your share list. The app will then extract and display the text content in a book-like format.

### Can I read web pages offline with Web page text only reader?

Yes, you can lock downloaded content for offline reading. This allows you to access previously read web page text without an internet connection.

### Does Web page text only reader have ads?

No, Web page text only reader does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use, with optional in-app purchases for unlocking additional features.

### What customization options are available for reading?

You can change fonts, font sizes, and background colors on the fly to suit your reading preferences. The app also offers page-turning effects to simulate a classic book experience.

### Can I make notes or highlights on web pages?

Yes, you can use a long tap gesture to make notes, highlight text, and add comments directly on the web page content. These annotations can be shared with friends.

### How often is Web page text only reader updated?

The app was last updated on April 16, 2023, with version 2.01. The developer is actively working on improving text extraction from various websites.

### What devices is Web page text only reader compatible with?

Web page text only reader is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### Can I share my annotated text?

Yes, you can share your notes and highlights with friends. Additionally, you can share the highlighted text from a website page as a PDF document.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.01 — 2023-04-16

- Fixed off-line mode: not trying to load the url if already present in cache.
- added reverse-order of urls (last on the top)
- added deletion of old urls - missed that before
- fixed the book-reading screen, adjusted the headers, make text search properly operating
- added search over downloaded urls
- make sure flibusta supports

### 1.04 — 2018-12-01

- Bugs fixed
- Latest OS and sizes support added
- Improved support for Wikipedia pages, some other major websites

### 1.03 — 2017-09-19

- critical bug fixed

### 1.02 — 2017-09-07

- bugs fixed
- the app became free, but introduced in-app purchases.

### 1.0 — 2017-08-12

No release notes.

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