OpenShelf: AI Book Summaries
Futuron Inc Book iPhoneiPadiPod touch
OpenShelf: AI Book Summaries is a free Book app for iPhone and iPad by Futuron Inc. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated October 16, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 5 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Oct 16
- 2026 · v1.1
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About OpenShelf: AI Book Summaries
OpenShelf turns great books into clear summaries you can read, listen to, and remember, in minutes instead of hours. CHOOSE YOUR DEPTH - Flash (about 2 min): the core idea and key takeaways - Deep (about 15 min): a chapter-by-chapter breakdown - Master (30-45 min): a complete walkthrough with examples and exercises A GROWING LIBRARY Hundreds of timeless classics across philosophy, self-improvement, business, psychology, history, and fiction, from Meditations and The Art of War to Walden, The Wealth of Nations, and The Great Gatsby. Browse by category and find your next read. LISTEN ANYWHERE Audio summaries with background playback and adjustable speed for your commute, workout, or walk. ASK THE BOOK Ask follow-up questions about any book and explore the ideas that spark your curiosity. QUIZZES AND FLASHCARDS Test yourself and review with flashcards so you remember what you read. BRING YOUR OWN BOOK Upload an EPUB or PDF and OpenShelf creates summaries, quizzes, and flashcards for it. FEATURES - Three depth levels for every book - Audio summaries with speed control - Ask the book anything - Quizzes and flashcards - Upload your own books - Reading progress and streaks - Light and dark mode - No account required OpenShelf Pro unlocks every depth, audio, and unlimited questions. Monthly and yearly plans are available. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain mistakes. Privacy Policy: https://openshelf-3xy.pages.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://openshelf-3xy.pages.dev/terms Support: https://openshelf-3xy.pages.dev/support
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated October 16, 2026
A big OpenShelf update. - A fresh, warmer design and a more comfortable reader - Covers and categories for the whole library, plus 30 new classics - Smarter summaries, quizzes, and flashcards - Ask the Book now works on every book - Better iPad layouts and clearer privacy controls
App privacy
The developer, Futuron Inc, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- User Content: Other User Content
- Search History: Search History
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: App Functionality
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