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Trace: Unofficial AO3 Reader
Fanfiction EPUBs, read offline
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Trace Reader is a private, unofficial reader for AO3 EPUBs. Import a story and read it comfortably offline, with the metadata and organisation fanfiction readers actually need.
I built this for accessible reading tailored to offline AO3 reading because Apple Books wasn't quite enough. Choose paged or continuous scrolling, adjust the type and spacing, and read in Paper, Sepia, Night or High Contrast themes, with accessible fonts. Filter your collection with all of AO3's filters, and view your library by the things that matter for fanfiction: reading status, fandom, tags, and ships.
NO AO3 LOGIN - Keep your account details private. You should never trust a third party with your AO3 login details and this app will never ask you for them.
BUILD A LIBRARY THAT FEELS LIKE YOURS
• Keep stories as Saved, Reading, Paused, Caught up, Finished or Dropped
• Add ratings, personal tags, highlights, and notes by story, chapter or highlighted passage.
• Search and filter by fandom, relationships, characters, warnings, series and more
• Import individual EPUBs or choose a folder that will automatically load EPUBs once you download them from AO3.
• Keep previous EPUB versions and restore one when needed
NO ACCOUNT NEEDED
Reading, importing and organisation work offline. Your EPUB files and story text stay on your device with no limitations on library size or organization features.
TRACE SYNC IS OPTIONAL ADD ON
Connect a free Trace account to sync up to 100 stories, restore library details and reading progress on a new device, and access your reading library from any browser. Trace Unlimited adds unlimited Reader sync and private reading Stats. Trace also gives you access to the Trace extension, which lets you track your online reading in the same way you track your EPUB reading, storing it all in the same online library.
A subscription is never required to read, import or organise EPUBs on this device. EPUB files are not included in sync right now.
Trace Reader is an independent, unofficial app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Organization for Transformative Works or Archive of Our Own.
End User License Agreement (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Keep reading while EPUBs import, and check progress or results from your Library.
Story details now have two swipeable tabs: Story for summaries and tags, and Your record for reading progress, ratings, notes, and highlights.
Saved and sorting are easier to reach, and larger libraries are more responsive. EPUB updates, startup recovery, dark mode, and navigation are more reliable, with clearer import feedback and fewer interruptions.
The developer, ZACHARY SAMUEL LAMBERT, 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
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- ZACHARY SAMUEL LAMBERT
- Size
- 35.5 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Trace Unlimited Monthly $2.99
- Trace Unlimited Yearly $24.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Zachary Lambert