BookShelves eBook Reader
Modern ebook reader and library manager for macOS and iOS
Test for free·$6.99 one-time purchase·No subscription·No ads
"My everlasting search for the perfect ePub reader might be coming to an end."
★★★★★ App Store review
Your Personal eBook Library
BookShelves is a beautiful, powerful ebook reader and library manager for macOS and iOS. Organize your digital reading collection, discover free classics, and enjoy a seamless reading experience across all your Apple devices.
Features
Multiple Format Support
Read EPUB, PDF, FB2, MOBI, PRC, AZW, AZW3, KEPUB, and comic book formats (CBZ, CBR, CB7) with native rendering.
iCloud Sync
Your library syncs automatically across iPhone, iPad, and Mac using your personal iCloud account. Start reading anywhere, continue everywhere.
Beautiful Reading
Clean, distraction-free interface with customizable fonts, sizes, and themes. Choose between paginated or continuous scroll reading modes. Full right-to-left support for Arabic, Hebrew, and vertical text for CJK. Progress tracking, bookmarks, and multi-window support on macOS.
Email to Device
Send ebooks directly to your Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, and other devices via email. Simple setup, seamless delivery.
Discover Free Books
Access thousands of free classics from Standard Ebooks, Internet Archive, and curated catalogs. Connect to any OPDS catalog to browse and download from external libraries.
Smart Metadata
Automatically fetch book metadata and cover images from online sources. Keep your library beautifully organized.
Privacy First
No account required. All data stays on your devices and personal iCloud. Anonymous analytics and crash reports only — opt out anytime in Settings. Your reading is yours alone.
Buy Once, Use on All Devices
Pay once and BookShelves is yours on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. No separate purchases per platform — your Apple ID unlocks it everywhere. Download on a new device and your Pro upgrade is already waiting. Requires macOS 14.4+, iOS 17.4+, iPadOS 17.4+.
Easy Import
Double-click any ebook to open it, drag and drop files, or share from iOS Files. Built-in Calibre wireless sync server for cable-free transfers to KOReader and other devices.
What Our Users Say
"My everlasting search for the perfect ePub reader might be coming to an end. BookShelves feels fresh, full featured and visually unobtrusive, while managing to stay out of your way."
"Phenomenal book reading and management app, 'just works'. Loaded ePubs on my Mac, instantly appeared on my iPhone. Beautiful UI. The price of Pro is a no brainer."
"Where this ebook reader rules supreme is in library management. The developers actually listen to customer feedback."
"Thanks for saving us from the hideous Books app and making a great one!"
"Font options on desktop were missing, one day later fixed. Among the best and actively developed."
"I really love this app's clean and intuitive interface, as well as OPDS integration."