OpenShelf: AI Book Summaries
Read, Listen & Quiz Any Book
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Read smarter. Classic books in 2, 15, or 30 minutes, with audio, quizzes, and Ask the Book.
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.
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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
The developer, Futuron Inc, 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 Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Search History
- Identifiers
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Futuron Inc
- Size
- 5.1 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- OpenShelf Pro $19.99
- OpenShelf Pro $9.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Futuron Inc