Glassboxx

Name: Glassboxx
Rating: 1.6 (36 reviews)
Author: Glassboxx Limited

Books

Free · Designed for iPad

36 Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Books
Developer

Glassboxx Limited
Language

EN
English
Size

47
MB

Welcome to Glassboxx: hassle-free eBook and audiobook access, all in one place. Glassboxx cuts through all digital content ‘authentication’ issues, consolidating your eBook AND audiobook purchases made through affiliated stores, within an eminently user-friendly, secure environment. No password required – simply log in with the email address used to buy the book and enter the verification code sent to your email – and your content awaits in the ‘My Books’ area of the app, with formats clearly labelled. With the content in the cloud, downloading requires an initial internet connection, but once downloaded, your books can be enjoyed to your heart’s content in the remotest, furthest-flung corners of the earth, where internet penetration is a mere pipe-dream… THE AUDIO-PLAYER WILL: • Auto-save your current position in the book – so that you can pick up right where you left off, even if listening on different devices • Allow for skip forward/backward to recap where relevant • Offer sleep timer option • Play on lock-screen, enabling easy access to playback controls • Play in background whilst browsing other apps • Play immediately, and download in the background (provided internet access is available) THE EREADER ALLOWS FOR: • Page book-marking, opening the title at the right place when you pick up, even across multiple devices • Font-size and font face changes, as well as dyslexic-friendly font • Background colour changes • Full text search Welcome to the Glassboxx community!

Ratings & Reviews

1.6

out of 5

36 Ratings

App error
03/04/2023

Andrea 1002
Not really thrilled with this app. Only got it for one specific book that I was having trouble finding, even used. When I first purchased the book, had the app downloaded and verified, the books still wasn’t showing up. I was able to get it to show up through contacting CS. I am now having trouble accessing the book again (and this isn’t the first time, but I can’t remember if it ever resolved the last time). I have yet to contact CS again, and while they will hopefully be able to fix the problem I don’t want to be constant emailing or calling CS.

Developer Response
Hello Andrea, thank you so much for flagging this issue to us. My apologies for the frustration caused and, as you say, we would love to help resolve this for you - once and for all! If you could reach out to the CS team once more please so we can work through this with you.
App error
03/04/2023

Andrea 1002

Not really thrilled with this app. Only got it for one specific book that I was having trouble finding, even used. When I first purchased the book, had the app downloaded and verified, the books still wasn’t showing up. I was able to get it to show up through contacting CS. I am now having trouble accessing the book again (and this isn’t the first time, but I can’t remember if it ever resolved the last time). I have yet to contact CS again, and while they will hopefully be able to fix the problem I don’t want to be constant emailing or calling CS.
Developer Response 03/15/2023
Hello Andrea, thank you so much for flagging this issue to us. My apologies for the frustration caused and, as you say, we would love to help resolve this for you - once and for all! If you could reach out to the CS team once more please so we can work through this with you.
streamlined, elegant reading app
10/16/2022

Aulenti
Just started using Glassboxx today. It is so beautiful and zen compared to kindle! Font selection, setting selections are intuitive. They even have a font for dyslexics (being one I really appreciate the developers for considering us). If I could wish for one additional feature it would be to allow for pagination via the cursor keys available on an iPad Magic Keyboard. Congrats for an excellent design that is truly user-centered!One aspect of the design that I find a bit distracting is the red reading progress bar at the bottom of the page. It's nice to know how much I've read but the color red is so strongly associated with STOP (at least in the USA) my concentration is broken every time I look at the bottom of the page. Perhaps a more neutral color that even color blind people could see, like a royal blue?

Developer Response
I will pass your comments on to our Design Team who will be very pleased to receive such very positive feedback. Thank you for the suggestion re the progress bar - we are always looking for ways to make the app more accessible to all. If you have any other suggestions on how the app can be approved we always welcome feedback at glassboxxhelp@firstygroup.com.
streamlined, elegant reading app
10/16/2022

Aulenti

Just started using Glassboxx today. It is so beautiful and zen compared to kindle! Font selection, setting selections are intuitive. They even have a font for dyslexics (being one I really appreciate the developers for considering us). If I could wish for one additional feature it would be to allow for pagination via the cursor keys available on an iPad Magic Keyboard. Congrats for an excellent design that is truly user-centered!One aspect of the design that I find a bit distracting is the red reading progress bar at the bottom of the page. It's nice to know how much I've read but the color red is so strongly associated with STOP (at least in the USA) my concentration is broken every time I look at the bottom of the page. Perhaps a more neutral color that even color blind people could see, like a royal blue?
Developer Response 10/20/2022
I will pass your comments on to our Design Team who will be very pleased to receive such very positive feedback. Thank you for the suggestion re the progress bar - we are always looking for ways to make the app more accessible to all. If you have any other suggestions on how the app can be approved we always welcome feedback at glassboxxhelp@firstygroup.com.
Purchased books not even displaying to read
12/10/2022

kathmk7
I purchased two instructional ebooks. They were paid in full and credit card charged. Downloaded the app and successfully installed app, and was “verified.” No books displayed or available for download to read. Waited for considerable time and still nothing. Sent email and no reply. Reviewed FAQ’s no help. When a credit card is charged the material should be available. App says wait ten minutes. Nothing on app to read hours after credit card charged. Still not books as of this writing.

Developer Response
Hello Kath, thank you for your feedback. I believe our customer services team resolved this problem for you immediately on Monday morning. Unfortunately there was an issue with the order sent to the system and once we resolved this all was immediately fixed. If there is anything else you need please let us know - we are always happy to help.
Purchased books not even displaying to read
12/10/2022

kathmk7

I purchased two instructional ebooks. They were paid in full and credit card charged. Downloaded the app and successfully installed app, and was “verified.” No books displayed or available for download to read. Waited for considerable time and still nothing. Sent email and no reply. Reviewed FAQ’s no help. When a credit card is charged the material should be available. App says wait ten minutes. Nothing on app to read hours after credit card charged. Still not books as of this writing.
Developer Response 12/12/2022
Hello Kath, thank you for your feedback. I believe our customer services team resolved this problem for you immediately on Monday morning. Unfortunately there was an issue with the order sent to the system and once we resolved this all was immediately fixed. If there is anything else you need please let us know - we are always happy to help.
Ok
11/20/2022

BadWolf_Becca
I am eager to support publishing companies directly while purchasing audiobooks, especially over Amazon/Audible, which I also have a subscription. The app is easy to use BUT I need a bookmark feature. I also wish it were possible to see how much time is remaining in the entire audiobook. Currently I can only see time remaining for current track, which is less useful for me. I’ll stick around and hope to see a few more features develop.

Developer Response
Hi Becca - thanks for the great feedback! We have lots of new features coming very soon.
Ok
11/20/2022

BadWolf_Becca

I am eager to support publishing companies directly while purchasing audiobooks, especially over Amazon/Audible, which I also have a subscription. The app is easy to use BUT I need a bookmark feature. I also wish it were possible to see how much time is remaining in the entire audiobook. Currently I can only see time remaining for current track, which is less useful for me. I’ll stick around and hope to see a few more features develop.
Developer Response 11/23/2022
Hi Becca - thanks for the great feedback! We have lots of new features coming very soon.

- Revamp app UI. - Enhance reader and audio player. - Bug fixes and other improvements.

Version 4.0.0

1d ago

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