Gitden Reader - EPUB 3 Reflow & Fixed-Layout Viewer app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Gitden Inc.
First release : 19 May 2012
App size: 32.9 Mb
GitdenReader is the best eBook Reader which is easy to use with a good intuitive user interface and supports not only EPUB 2 spec standard but also EPUB 3 at the highest levels.
1. Supports EPUB 3.0 standard most faithfully
- Reflowable book and fixed layout book
- Media Overlay not only in fixed layout book but also in reflowable book
- Javascript and CSS3 superbly (You can create an interactive ebook such as marking a test in real time)
- MathML(math equation) and SVG embedded in epub file properly
- 99% of MathML 3.0 with embedded MathJax library
- RTL (Right To Left) vertical writing (You can easily read EPUB3.0 ebooks in Japanese)
- RTL for Arabic and Hebrew languages (You can easily read EPUB3.0 ebooks in Arabic and Hebrew)
2. Essential features for comfortable reading
- Read with the font embedded in an .epub file. (Gitden Reader is going to support for adding user’s font and using it in a reflowable book)
- Tap footnote link in a body text, it will be shown in pop-up window.
- Go back to the previous page easily since there appears “Back to p.#” when you tap a link in a body text or in the list page. Even if you make a wrong move, you can go back by tapping “Back to p.#” without any trouble
- Export highlights or notes to a text file
- Zoom in an image or a table in a body text by double tapping
- DRM is embedded in Gitden Reader, thus an unauthorized user cannot open an .epub file
- 3D touch
- Import .epub files and text files using Open In or iTunes Files Sharing
- Read aloud (TTS)
3. Easy to use with intuitive interface
- Adjust your reading experience by tapping [aA] icon : Change 1) font, 2) font size, 3) line spacing in narrow, normal and wide, 4) paragraph alignment. Sellect 5) single or dual page view, 6) view by the page or scroll view which shows in rows, 7) day(white, sepia) or night(black) background theme.
- Search text, put a bookmark, share selected parts of content/ highlight/ memo on SNS and search dictionary, etc.
- Highlight in 6 colors, underline, strikethrough and insert/ edit memos
- Lock the screen orientation
- Automatic hyphenation in English
- Turn on/off paper curling effect when turning pages
Latest reviews of Gitden Reader - EPUB 3 Reflow & Fixed-Layout Viewer app for iPhone and iPad
Not wt wll like photos. Dual oages does not have the nice layout fake pages look or middle page line. Was really hoping for the fake book look instead if just flat. Disappointd
Version 4.4.1 crashes at launch on iOS 6.3.1
I love this reader! The UI is quietly attractive and easy on the eyes for extended reading. The controls (screen brightness, etc) are thoughtfully placed and easy to adjust. The developers have wisely created an app that provides a great reading experience without distracting flashiness, silly reading "rewards", pushy ads for other apps, or the social media frenzy.
Note: I use my reader mainly to read my own collection of documents/novels. Im not sure why this is called a reader. None of the files that I transferred would display in the app. The subtitle of the app: "EPUB3 Reflow & Fixed-Layout Viewer" probably says it all. What on earth does it mean? It includes a single document already installed called "EPUB3 Basic 9th" which probably means something to the initated, but for someone looking to read my own documents this app is totally useless. Its quite likely a very good app for some who understands and needs what it provides, but if you are simply looking for a reader you should avoid this one.
Just that.