# Gutenberg | eBook Reader

> Library & Librivox Audiobooks

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1289618861](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1289618861)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1289618861`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Webron Software LTD
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (740 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.20
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-11
- **First published:** 2017-10-05
- **Size:** 47 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gutenberg-ebook-reader/id1289618861)
- **Website:** [https://www.webronsoftware.co.uk](https://www.webronsoftware.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.webronsoftware.co.uk/mobile-apps/gutenberg-ebooks-audiobooks/privacy-policy](https://www.webronsoftware.co.uk/mobile-apps/gutenberg-ebooks-audiobooks/privacy-policy)

## Description

Gutenberg eBook Reader brings the world's largest public domain libraries to your device, offering over 50,000 eBooks and 10,000 Librivox audiobooks across multiple languages. It provides access to classic works that are free to read or listen, all within a lightweight Chrome extension.

Explore top titles like Pride and Prejudice, Moby-Dick, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, and more, with multilingual support and an intuitive reading/listening experience on the go.

## Rankings

- #63,075 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall sentiment is mixed but leans positive: users praise Gutenberg’s app for being easy to use, offering a vast, free catalog of public-domain classics in one place, and providing a readable, book-like reading experience that supports learning. However, several recurring issues dampen the experience: weak search and browsing in a very large catalog, limited readability customization (no dictionary, spacing options, or page-based navigation, and no easy way to delete items), content gaps (few non-fiction titles and some popular series), and concerns about ads and value for money. Still, many users appreciate the resourcefulness and accessibility for education.

### Pros

- Very easy to use and accessible, great for learning anytime.
- Huge catalog of classics/public-domain titles all in one place.
- Free access to public-domain books; can't beat free.
- Pleasant reading experience with readable text and a natural page-turning feel.
- Valuable educational resource for learning and education.

### Cons

- Poor search and navigation in a large catalog; hard to find books by title or author.
- Lacks readability/customization features (no dictionary, paragraph spacing, or page-based navigation) and cannot delete library entries.
- Content gaps of non-fiction titles and popular series (e.g., Harry Potter) disappoint some users.
- Ads and perceived value concerns (ads present; questions about price).

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