Percivo helps you understand nonfiction books through your own goals, mindset, and life situation.
Not generic book summaries. Personalized book insights that show what each idea means for you.
Explore the same book through different lenses, including Entrepreneur, Parent, Student, Coach, Creative, and Busy Professional.
Start with Core Insights, the real DNA of the book. Real book analysis, not a retelling. Then open the same book through a different lens: the way an Entrepreneur reads it.
The way a Coach reads it. The way a Parent, a Creative, or a Student reads it.
Same book - Completely different insight.
This is not a summary app.
This is a perspective engine for serious self improvement.
ONE BOOK. MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS.
Every book in Percivo unlocks multiple lenses so the ideas land where they matter:
- The Entrepreneur: Decisions, leverage, scalable thinking, and execution.
- The Busy Professional: Priorities, career clarity, and sharper work.
- The Coach: Behavior change, mindset shifts, and helping others grow.
- The Creative: Original thinking, expression, and idea generation.
- The Student: Structure, retention, and faster understanding.
- The Parent: Relationships, family dynamics, and emotional intelligence.
WHAT'S INSIDE PERCIVO
- 2,800+ nonfiction books, decoded with real book analysis.
- Multiple perspectives per book, not just the gist.
- 4 - 8 minutes per insight. Real depth, real speed.
- Daily picks built around your personal development goals, not an algorithm.
- The Vault to save your most important takeaways.
- Highlights Tab to capture every line worth keeping.
- Business, psychology, habits, productivity, finance, creativity, and more.
WHY IT FEELS DIFFERENT
Most learning apps treat every reader the same. A founder and a parent need completely different things from the same book.
Percivo is the first book insights app built around that truth.
A reading app where book analysis is tailored to your life.
Not a summary. More like a prism.
Open Percivo. Pick your lens. See your next book differently.
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SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL INFORMATION
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- Percivo Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription with weekly, monthly, or annual plans (a free trial may be included), or as a one-time Lifetime purchase.
- If a free trial is offered, it will automatically convert to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends.
- Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase (or at the end of the free trial, if applicable).
- Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase.
- Privacy Policy: https://percivo.app/privacy
- Terms of Use: https://percivo.app/terms
I have never really been able to stick with most nonfiction books. I will start strong, then a couple chapters in I lose focus and just drop it. I have always wished there was a way to just get the main takeaways so I can decide if it is worth finishing or just move on.That is why Percivo has been such a nice find. It does more than just give you a quick summary, it actually shows the same book from different angles, which I had never really thought about before. It makes the whole thing feel way more interesting and less like a chore. I have already gone through a bunch of books I would have never picked up otherwise.
Developer Response
Thank you! This is exactly the experience we wanted to create. Really glad the different perspectives are making the books feel more relevant. More lenses and features coming soon!
A fresh perspective on every book
Jonakts01
I love how this app goes beyond basic book summaries. It feels less like reading a recap and more like gaining real insight through a different lens, helping me understand ideas in a way that connects with me. It’s like having a thoughtful guide that helps me reflect, learn, and apply lessons from books to your own life. Clean design, easy to use, and genuinely valuable for anyone who loves personal growth and learning. Highly recommend!
Developer Response
Really appreciate this! We built Percivo to go beyond simple book summaries and help readers discover deeper insights, different perspectives, and practical lessons they can actually apply in life. Glad the clean design and experience made it valuable for you.
awesome
lorinzee
I’ve never been great at sticking with nonfiction books, so this app has been such a good find. I like that it goes beyond just summaries and actually helps you understand the main ideas from different angles. Makes reading feel way less overwhelming and way more interesting. I’ve already checked out books I normally never would’ve touched.
Developer Response
Really appreciate this! Percivo was built to make nonfiction reading less overwhelming and more meaningful. Glad the different perspectives, deeper insights, and practical takeaways helped you connect with books you normally wouldn’t pick up.
Super help app for people who love to read
GomaGirl
This app gives real book analysis and not just a summary. Makes me a better learner!
Developer Response
Thank you so much! Really glad Percivo feels more like real book analysis than just another book summary app. That’s exactly what we’re building for: deeper insights, different reading perspectives, and practical ideas that help people become better learners.
• Highlights in Color - Five shades to organize your insights.
• Your Daily Free Book - Personalized, every single day.
• Performance improvements for faster, smoother screens.
• Bug fixes and stability tweaks based on your feedback.
Version 1.3.1
The developer, Mahmoud Kamal, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Purchases
Contact Info
Identifiers
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
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Supported Features
VoiceOver
Voice Control
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Information
Seller
Mahmoud Kamal
Size
84.7 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
