#36in Ebook ReadingBookshelf
What is Bookshelf?
Bookshelf is a free Education app for iPad and iPhone that provides access to VitalSource textbooks. It supports offline reading, customizable highlighters and notes, flashcards with text and images, and Read Aloud. Reading position and work sync across devices, and the app requires iOS 17 or later, a VitalSource Bookshelf account, and access to one or more VitalSource textbooks.
Pricing. Bookshelf is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Students who use VitalSource textbooks on an iPad or iPhone
- Reading course books offline without an internet connection
- Studying on the go with Read Aloud or flashcards
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Why this app is in C tier
Bookshelf scores 70 out of 100: rating 93, rating count 90, App Store search rank 0, update recency 97. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
With Bookshelf, you can enjoy a digital-first, comprehensive study experience from the convenience of your iPad or iPhone. Access all of your VitalSource textbooks and study anytime, anywhere. Bookshelf Features: • Download books to your iOS device for 100% offline reading. • Customize highlighters and add notes for a rich study experience. • Create flashcards with text and images to learn concepts faster. • Personalize font, font size, and background colors to make reading easier. • Listen to your books and learn on the go with Read Aloud. • Sync your current reading position and all your work across devices so you can easily pick up where you left off. • Built with accessibility in mind. Requirements: • VitalSource Bookshelf account • Access to one or more VitalSource textbooks • iOS 17+
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Questions about Bookshelf
Do I need an account to use Bookshelf?
Yes. The listing requires a VitalSource Bookshelf account and access to one or more VitalSource textbooks.
Can I read books without an internet connection?
Yes. You can download books to your iOS device for 100% offline reading.
Which devices and iOS versions are supported?
The app works on iPad or iPhone and requires iOS 17 or later.
Is Bookshelf free?
Yes. Bookshelf is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Bookshelf good for?
Bookshelf is built for students who use vitalsource textbooks on an iPad or iPhone, reading course books offline without an internet connection, studying on the go with read aloud or flashcards. It sits in the ebook reading list on AppTierList.
Is Bookshelf worth it?
Bookshelf is C tier, ranked #36 of 40 ebook reading apps with a score of 70 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 80,158 ratings. 35 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Bookshelf compare to NetFic?
Bookshelf is C tier at 70; NetFic is C tier at 70. They score the same. Bookshelf is free, with no in-app purchases, NetFic is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Bookshelf updated?
Bookshelf was last updated on 2026-07-30, 81 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Ebook Reading
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 70 / 100
- Rank in list
- #36 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 80,158
- Recent reviews
- 2.3 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (81 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Education
- Good for
- Students who use VitalSource textbooks on an iPad or iPhone, Reading course books offline without an internet connection, Studying on the go with Read Aloud or flashcards
- Requires
- iOS 17.6 or later
- Size
- 185 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 32
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed