Neubook

Neubook is a reading app for iOS and Android that combines ebook reading, web article clipping, and RSS feeds into a single library. It handles EPUB files, RSS and Atom feeds, OPDS catalogs, and any web article you paste in. The idea is to unify where you read so everything lives in one place instead of scattered across Kindle, Pocket, and a feed reader. Once content is in the app, it works offline without relying on a connection.

The standout feature is the focus on reading itself rather than just content management. Neubook includes bionic reading, which subtly bolds the beginnings of words to guide your eye and reduce fixation time. Reading streaks and daily goals create a light accountability layer that keeps you coming back. A visual heatmap shows your reading history across weeks, making it easy to see when you fell off and when you were consistent.

Customization runs deep. Multiple themes cover different lighting conditions, and font options include dyslexia-friendly typefaces like Lexend. You can adjust font size, line height, and margins to match your preferences. Highlights sync across devices through optional cloud sync, and you can export notes in standard formats. For anyone who has bounced between reading apps looking for the right display settings, this flexibility is the draw.

The Pro tier adds AI-generated audiobooks that narrate your ebooks with natural voice synthesis. Word-by-word highlighting follows along as the audio plays, so you can read and listen at the same time. This is useful for language learning, for following along during a commute, or for getting through dense material faster. Pro also includes unlimited inline translation for passages in foreign languages and access to custom fonts beyond the defaults.

Web clipping works by pasting any link into the app. Neubook fetches the page, strips the clutter, and formats the content for clean reading. Combined with RSS support, it becomes a full replacement for read-later services. OPDS catalog support means you can connect to free ebook libraries and pull books directly without importing files manually.

The free tier includes all core reading features, sync, highlights, streaks, and export. There are no ads, which is unusual for a free reading app. Pro pricing was not explicitly listed on the landing page, but it is offered as an in-app purchase on both platforms. The positioning is clear: free gets you a capable reader, Pro adds the AI and extended customization features.

Neubook fits readers who want a unified library and actual tools to improve focus and retention. It is not trying to be a social platform or a bookstore. The emphasis on bionic reading, streaks, and clean typography puts the reading experience front and center. For anyone tired of apps that prioritize discovery over actually finishing books, this is the alternative built around sustained attention.