Hardcovers vs Pocket Library Reader

Hardcovers helps you track your book collection and reading progress in one simple library.

Pocket Library Reader is a calm, focused reading app for EPUB, PDF, and Markdown books. Read comfortably • Adjust typography, text size, spacing, and reading themes. • Choose comfortable backgrounds, including an e-ink-inspired theme. • Use distraction-free reading controls on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Turn pages with taps, swipes, or vertical gestures. Learn vocabulary in context • Select words while reading to look up definitions. • Save useful words to your personal vocabulary list. • Review vocabulary with flashcards and multiple definition choices. • Capture the surrounding passage so each word keeps its context. • Disable online dictionary lookups and use cached or local definitions only. Keep your reading organized • Import EPUB, PDF, and Markdown files. • Organize books into collections. • Add highlights and notes while reading. • Continue from your latest reading position. • Track reading sessions and daily reading progress. Read across your devices • Sync books, reading progress, notes, highlights, vocabulary, and reading statistics with iCloud. • Choose which books and data categories should sync. • Keep local book files while preserving important reading metadata in iCloud. Pocket Library Reader is designed for readers who want a simple library, a comfortable reading space, and a practical way to learn from the books they read.