Import or split-screen
Import EPUB/TXT for in-app reading, or use iPad Split View alongside Apple Books and other readers.
MAC · IPHONE · IPAD · LOCAL-FIRST
A calm reader for
capturing thought
Read EPUB, PDF and TXT on Mac, iPhone and iPad. Capture passages and thoughts, or turn a photo of a paper book into editable notes. Check the text, save it, and ask AI when needed.
Workflow
Three steps into deep-reading flow
We don’t summarize the book for you — we assist exactly when you get stuck.
Select · capture · ask AI
Select a passage and tap Capture to save it as an insight. Type a question, then tap Ask AI when you want help.
Build your knowledge base
Notes stay on device. Export CSV or PNG share cards to grow your personal reading archive.
REAL PRODUCT SCREENS
From importing a book to asking AI with full context
Core features
Built for deep readers, not quick summaries
Zero-friction capture
Activate a note in under a second. Stream input first, categorize later — your flow never breaks.
Context preservation
Captured passages and insight cards retain their source location, so you can return to the page or nearby passage.
Local-first privacy
Books and notes stay on your device. AI goes to providers you configure, or via an authorized platform gateway.
CAPTURE AND REVISIT
From a paper page to your Home Screen
Paper-book OCR notes
On iPhone and iPad, photograph or select book pages, recognize text locally, review it against the image and save notes. Optional AI proofreading sends image and text online.
Read the guide →Reading quote widgets
Revisit your excerpts on the iPhone or iPad Home Screen. Choose the selection and style, then tap to open a note. Daily refresh timing is managed by iOS.
Read the guide →Search and export notes
Filter by book, search saved text, and export CSV or PNG cards. Notes stay on each device without automatic cross-device sync.
Read the guide →Use cases
Read the original, understand deeply
Foreign literature · academic papers
Capture a sentence, type a translation or explanation request, and keep the original context with the note.
Classics · professional books
Fill in cultural background on demand, break down technical sections step by step.
ADHD-friendly reading
Minimal visual noise, fewer modals, more sidebar — designed for minds that wander creatively.
iPad split-screen workflow
Pair with your favorite reader app without changing how you already read.
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