Bookshelf Reviews – Page 15
5/5 rating based on 257 reviews. Read all reviews for Bookshelf for iPhone.
Bookshelf is free iOS app published by Vital Source Technologies, Inc.
Adequate
Kevin.Akamu
This reader is adequate. I’m using it only because I don’t have a choice of apps for my textbooks (due to DRM, I think). Page turning is wonky. I don’t like having an infinite scroll instead of a standard horizontal page turn. And since this is used by so many students for textbooks, it really would be beneficial to have Apple Pencil support, so I can highlight, markup and take notes in my own handwriting. It does allow highlights and notes, but that interface isn’t great, and it is not the same as being able to write on the page.
Big piece of crap
Nemsoli
Literally the worst pdf reader I’ve ever used. Cumbersome to use obscure to navigate. Content locked.
Great when it works, awful when it doesn’t
redmarker
Most books that I’ve used have been great. The app displays them like a pdf, and is quick and responsive. When I can use this instead of carrying a pile of two-inch thick textbooks around, I am happy. However, books in epub format look awful, like 90’s era HTML. There’s no way to control what shows up in your library in the app: you can only add books through the website, and if you’re done with a book, you can remove the download from the app but it will still show the cover in the library. A few days ago I added a book to my library through the website, and while it shows up in my browser, it won’t appear in the app. Signing out and in doesn’t help, nor does clicking “Update Library”. So, I’m back to lugging around print books for now.
Frustrating
melilium
I paid $1200 for books that I am at the mercy of this app and internet to access. Why can’t I just download the books I purchased and have them on my device?
Good app, but it could be better
Rodrigo Manzur Lannefranque
The flashcard option is disabled I would like to study from my highlights using flashcards
Buggy
ChenowethAM
Works well for books that are loaded, but buggy when it comes to syncing titles. I can’t access a book I’ve added to my account!