Spine vs Unshelf

Read a chapter. Copy it cleanly. Continue in the language model you already use. Spine is a focused EPUB reader for people who want to read alongside an LLM without putting AI inside the bookshelf. One tap copies the current chapter as clean plain text, with the book, author, and chapter title included. Select a passage when you only need a smaller excerpt. Prefer to listen? Spine reads aloud with Apple voices installed on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Choose a voice and adjust its rate, pitch, and volume—without a voice account or a cloud reader. Your library stays private. Spine has no built-in model, requires no account, and does not upload book content. What you copy is yours to paste wherever you choose. Spine also includes: - EPUB 2 and EPUB 3 support - Chapter navigation and in-chapter search - Reading-position restoration - Bookmarks and inline notes - Adjustable type, size, and line spacing - Drag-and-drop and system document opening - Guardrails for unusually large or malformed files Spine reads DRM-free EPUB files. It does not decrypt DRM-protected books.

Unshelf uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to show one word, or a small group, at a time, centered on the screen. Because your eyes don't have to move across the page, you lose your place less often and your reading speed climbs naturally. There's no learning curve and no technique to practice. Open a book and start reading more. The change comes from your approach, not your will power. Once reading becomes easier, your habits will follow on their own. Reading is free Reading in Unshelf is unlimited and free, with no caps on books or time, and no paywall mid-chapter. We believe that everyone should have access to quality reading tools. Make it your own Unshelf includes all the features and settings you need to make it fit your exact pace, style, and needs. - Open catalog: Browse our catalog of 1,400+ books - RSVP reading: Words appear one at a time, centered, so you don't lose your place - Adjustable speed: Set your words-per-minute to match the material, from dense non-fiction to lighter reading - Fine-grained controls: Dial-in word display to match what works for you - Page view: See the full context of what you're reading - Speech mode: Listen to your books while you read, enhancing your attention - Background mode: Listen to any book like it was an audiobook - Bookmarking: Tap and hold to bookmark your favorite bits from Page view - Tap to pause: Stop anytime and pick up where you left off - Fonts that suit you: Multiple fonts and sizes, including OpenDyslexic - Dark mode: Read any time, day or night Keeping track - Track your progress through every book in your library - Resume right where you left off - Sort your library your way; by date added, title, last read, or progress Design Some speed reading apps bury you in settings and configuration screens. Unshelf keeps your reading experience simple and focused on what matters. Need Something? Reach out at our support link. We want our app to be accessible and usable for everyone.