The offline-first reader for web novel fans. Paste a link, download every chapter, and listen with natural neural voices. Free to start: no signup, no paywall.
Paste any web novel link. Download every chapter. Read offline anywhere — no account, no subscription required to start.
ArcReader is the offline-first reader for Royal Road, WTR-Lab, NovelFire, and dozens more sources. Bring your own link, we handle the rest — whether it's progression fantasy, xianxia, cultivation fiction, LitRPG, isekai, romance, or any English web novel and light novel.
Loved by readers who wanted something quieter: no crowded feeds, no coin walls, just your books.
Built for readers who want full control: pick your theme, your font, your scroll mode, and read offline whenever you want.
POPULAR GENRES ON ARCREADER
Progression Fantasy · Cultivation · Xianxia · Wuxia · Xuanhuan · LitRPG · GameLit · Isekai · Reincarnation · Fantasy · Romance · Sci-Fi · Fanfiction · Thriller · Horror · Slice of Life · Harem · Adventure
WHY READERS LOVE ARCREADER
A reader designed for long sessions
Choose between four themes (Light, Dark, Sepia, Black AMOLED). Adjust font size, line spacing, font family, and margins to find your perfect setup. Switch between paginated mode with page-turn animation, or smooth continuous scroll.
Listen with on-device narration
Built-in neural text-to-speech turns any novel into an audiobook — runs entirely on your device. No internet required, no data costs, no monthly fees for the core feature. Adjustable speed from 0.75x to 2x, lock-screen controls, sleep timer, and auto-advance between chapters.
Offline-first reading
Downloaded content stays on your device in a local library — not a temporary cache. Read on flights, on the Tube, or anywhere connectivity is unreliable.
Import your own EPUB files
Already have books saved as EPUB? Import them straight into your library and read them with the same themes, fonts, and narration as everything else.
Look up words and build vocabulary
Tap any word for an instant dictionary definition, then save it as a flashcard. Review your flashcards later to lock in new vocabulary as you read.
Highlights and notes
Long-press to highlight passages in four colours with optional notes. Review all your highlights for any title in one place.
Reading position sync
Auto-saves your position every few seconds. Open a book on another device and continue exactly where you left off, after signing in.
No sign-up wall
Open the app and start reading. Account creation is optional — only needed if you want to sync between devices.
EVERYTHING ARCREADER OFFERS
- Customisable reader (themes, fonts, layout, scroll modes)
- On-device neural text-to-speech with voice selection
- Background audio with lock-screen controls and sleep timer
- Highlights and notes with colour coding
- Import your own EPUB files into your library
- Built-in dictionary with tap-to-define
- Vocabulary flashcards to review and remember new words
- Reading progress auto-save and cross-device sync
- Daily reading goals and streaks
- Reading statistics and history
ARCREADER VIP (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION)
ArcReader VIP adds:
- Premium cloud voices for high-quality narration
- Unlimited chapter downloads
- Ad-free reading experience
ArcReader VIP is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The exact price in your local currency is shown in the app and on the App Store before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off in iOS Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
PRIVACY
ArcReader stores your reading data on your device. Optional account sync uses encrypted cloud storage. We do not sell your data. Full privacy policy available below.
Terms of Service: https://arcreaders.app/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://arcreaders.app/privacy.html
It’s genuinely amazing and I’m so happy I found it The reading experience is beautiful smooth and exactly what I’ve been looking for There’s just one thing I really wish you could add a simple option to translate the entire page with one tap, without having to use AIThe AI translation setup feels quite complicated for regular readers especially with API keys and choosing models I really hope you can make translation as simple as pressing a “Translate” button and instantly getting the whole page translatedI honestly love this app so much, and if you added this feature it would make the experience even more perfect for me 🥹❤️Thank you so much for creating such an incredible app Please consider adding this feature. 🙏🏻❤️
Developer Response
Thank you so much for the lovely review! 🥹 We totally agree that setting up API keys and models is too much for most readers. A simpler one-tap translate option is on our list, and your feedback helps us push it higher. Happy reading!
Underrated
ZER0_SUGAR
I was already building something similar so I liked this.
Developer Response
Thank you for the 5-star review!Community-contributed sources/extensions are something we've thought about, but we're still exploring the best way to implement them while keeping the app stable and easy to use.In the meantime, ArcReader supports custom sources, and we're continuing to improve source compatibility and flexibility based on user feedback.Thanks again for the support and for sharing your experience!
- Character voices: each character speaks in their own voice, plus cinematic sound.
- The Curl page turn bends like real paper, right into the next chapter.
- Pinch the page to make the text bigger or smaller.
- Reply to and react on comments, and see when someone answers you.
- Notebook: a book's highlights and notes in one place, ready to share.
- Pick your own accent colour.
- Books: Sync a folder brings in every new book you add to it.
Version 1.2.9
The developer, Thien Le, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
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Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
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Supported Features
VoiceOver
Dark Interface
Information
Provider
Thien Le
Size
148.6 MB
Category
Books
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.