Apps Like Bookshelf for iPhone and iPad
Read books, highlight text, and take notes
Read textbooks offline with download capability. Highlight and annotate text for note-taking. Create flashcards with text and images for study. Adjust font, size, and background colors for readability. Listen to audiobooks for auditory learning.
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Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource
Elsevier Inc.
Download books, search, and highlight text
Access textbooks for offline or online reading. Search within books or across the entire library. Highlight and annotate text for study. Download books to iOS devices for convenient access.
RedShelf
RedShelf, Inc
Read textbooks anywhere, anytime
Read textbooks on mobile devices with access to your account. Highlight text, take notes, and share with classmates. Create flashcards for study and define unfamiliar words. Sync across devices for consistent access.
Yuzu eReader
Barnes & Noble College Booksellers LLC
Read, interact, and explore content
Read eTextbooks with interactive content, including videos and links to external resources. Access all course materials in one with an organized interface. Highlight, annotate, and bookmark text for easy reference.
Notability: AI Notes & Planner
Ginger Labs, Inc.
Take , record audio, and organize ideas
Take handwritten or typed with digital ink and text tools. Annotate PDFs, textbooks, slides, and images. Record audio and combine with sketches, diagrams, and highlights. Search and organize content for easy retrieval.
BookScouter - Sell & buy books
Bookscouter LLC
Compare book prices from many vendors.
The app compares prices from over 30 vendors for textbooks. Users can scan ISBN barcodes or enter them manually to find quotes for buying or selling books.
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
AMZN Mobile LLC
Read purchased books anytime
Read purchased books from . Access over six million titles including magazines and comics. Download Unlimited and Prime books directly. Start reading instantly without setup. Sync reading progress across devices.
Libby, the library app
OverDrive, Inc.
Borrow books and audiobooks instantly
Access ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines using a card. Borrow titles instantly and read or listen offline. Stream content to save space. Send ebooks to Kindle (U.S. only). Sync audiobooks with Apple CarPlay.
SABA Reader: Books, Audio
LeavingStone
Listen to books, download chapters, navigate easily
Listen to audiobooks with backward and forward navigation. Download chapters for offline playback. Access books via a dedicated navigation tab. Highlight and annotate text. Adjust font size and text height. Choose from five reading themes.
Bible - Daily Bible Verse KJV
OZION TECH PTE. LTD.
Read, listen, and share verses
Read and listen to verses in KJV translation. Access verses offline. Share verses with others. Set reminders for reading. Explore biblical content without internet access.
Epic - Kids' Books & Reading
Epic Creations, Inc.
Read , watch videos, and explore learning
Read with adjustable text size and font. Access audiobooks and learning videos. Download for offline . Explore over 40,000 titles across genres. Sync progress across devices. Search and filter by category or interest. Share with others via links.
PocketBook Reader
Pocketbook International SA
Read books and audiobooks in any format
Read and listen to books in multiple formats including EPUB, FB2, MOBI, PDF, DJVU, DOCX, RTF, TXT, HTML, CBR, and CBZ. Support DRM-protected PDF and EPUB files. Access audiobooks. Adjust text size and layout. Export pages as images.
Texidium
Texidium Solutions Inc.
Access textbooks, sort, and search anywhere
Access textbooks and course materials online and offline. Navigate chapters and pages with search and sort options. Highlight and annotate content with color-coded notes. Share highlights and notes with classmates and professors.
The: Bible App
Om Solutions LLC
Read Bibles, take notes, track progress
Read and listen to verses with audio playback. Adjust font sizes for easier reading. Take notes and highlight text chapter by chapter. Track reading progress and customize reading interface. Access over 1000 Bibles in various languages.
CloudLibrary
OCLC
Borrow books, manage receipts, discover content
Access library card information and receive location-based alerts when near the library. Borrow physical items, manage receipts, and access digital content through the platform. Set reminders and utilize features based on library subscription.
Voice Dream - Natural Reader
Voice Dream LLC
Read PDFs, textbooks, and web pages aloud
Convert text from PDFs, textbooks, web pages, emails, and books into audio using AI text-to-speech. Highlight text for detailed playback. Adjust settings and speed. Save or share audio files. Sync with cloud services for offline access.
Perlego: Books & Textbooks
PERLEGO LIMITED
Read, highlight, and annotate
Access academic and from a large library. Search, read, and highlight content. Download chapters for offline reading. Set reading goals and track progress. Share notes and annotations with others.
Boundless
BAKER n TAYLOR CORPORATION
Read, listen, and watch books
Read ebooks, audiobooks, and videobooks with adjustable font, layout, and page controls. Take notes, bookmark pages, and track reading progress. Earn badges for achievements. Access library recommendations and join reading challenges.
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