# Literal: An Addictive Reader > An Engaging Way to Read Books Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1484519222](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1484519222) ## Overview - **ID:** `id1484519222` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Literal LLC - **Category:** Books - **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (33 ratings) - **Version:** 1.1.0 - **Last updated:** 2023-03-26 - **First published:** 2019-12-18 - **Size:** 9.39 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-06 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/literal-an-addictive-reader/id1484519222) - **Website:** [https://read.literalapp.com/](https://read.literalapp.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://literalapp.com/security-and-privacy-policy/](https://literalapp.com/security-and-privacy-policy/) ## Description Wish you read more books? Literal is what would happen if your favorite messaging app and ebook app had a baby. We make the books you love even more addictive. Literal lets you read the world's best content (Books) in the world's most engaging format (Group Chat). Read for Free or upgrade to access even more books! Read like you chat and Never get lost or confused in a story again. Literal adds profile pictures and speech bubbles to an author’s original text. This makes it super simple to understand who is speaking and what they said. Even if you're an excellent reader. Literal delivers books in a format that will keep you more engaged throughout the entire book! Start a book group and read together. Invite your friends to join a book with you the same way that you would invite them to a group chat. See where everyone is in the story, chat, laugh, and comment. Together. Browse or binge – the choice is yours. No time to read? No problem. At home or on the go, Literal makes it easy. Browse or binge through our library of titles whenever and wherever you want. Unlike other chat fiction apps, Literal lets you read real books. This makes it ideal for English teachers, ELA instructors and literacy educators to provide an alternative reading format to students who need a modern way to read. Read classics like Shakespeare, pride and Prejudice and Alice in Wonderland. Or Enjoy modern tiles from our publishing partners. ## Rankings - #201,026 — Overall ## Review summary Users praise Literal for turning reading into an easy, engaging experience. Key themes include its appeal to reluctant readers and students, the snippets and autoplay format that accelerates progress, and its ability to rejuvenate classics and support classroom use. Many note the app as a positive alternative to mindless scrolling and a tool to boost reading habit and speed, with teachers and parents seeing value in its potential to engage kids and teens. ### Pros - Makes reading easy and engaging, helping reluctant readers get back into books (including classics). - Excellent for kids and teens; keeps young readers engaged and can reduce time spent on social media. - New format with snippets and autoplay; feels like a game changer and helps you cruise through books. - Bridges from lightweight content to fuller reading; great value for students and classrooms. - Gives old books new life and adds a fun, addictive twist that motivates continuous reading. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Literal – Discover Books](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1566119883) — 3.50 / 5 - [MegaReader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id387136454) — 4.70 / 5 - [Blurbl](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6768595971) — 5.00 / 5 - [LeReader- Navigate New Tales](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1564066347) — 4.10 / 5 - [Fabl – Immersive Reading](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6757500201) - [Libri - Your Reading Companion](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6753352577) — 5.00 / 5 - [Ficbook: Read Fictions Anytime](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1594160644) — 4.30 / 5 - [Scary Chat Stories - Addicted](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1344484784) — 4.80 / 5 - [Literie](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6450409461) — 4.20 / 5 - [Storyalīz](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6761731820) — 4.00 / 5 - [Hello Literature](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6505038037) — 3.40 / 5 - [Bibliotheca Library](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6757285627) — 5.00 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1484519222)