Kortext
ebook reader for EPUB and PDF
Free
Kortext provides access to online eBooks from multiple publishers, with enhanced in-built audio and video content, combined with tools to assist learners and academics to make the most of their content.
Features include:
- Add and read PDF/EPUB files from your iPhone and iPad
- Enjoy free access to a collection of over 13,000 eTextbooks
- Easy navigation to content, providing quick access to pages
- Highlight text in a range of colours and create notes, enabling quick reference of key sections
- Add a reference (Harvard or APA), making creation of bibliographies much easier
- Read Aloud sections, providing help with accessing content
- Increase text size, change font and background of pages making it easier to view content
- Search for keywords and phrases within the books directly from your bookshelf, allowing quicker access to relevant content
- 500MB of free cloud file storage. Simply upload your study materials and harness the full potential within
more This update introduces Liquid Glass support and quality‑of‑life improvements to make navigating and reading in the app feel smoother and more modern.
- The app now supports Apple’s newest UI experience, Liquid Glass, bringing a more fluid, polished interface to supported iOS26+ devices.
- Additional performance tuning and UI refinements to keep the app feeling fast, stable, and responsive.
5.3.22 16 Mar
Bug fixes and improvements.
5.2.20 19 Jan
We've been busy with some backend improvements, performance boosts, and reliability updates.
5.2.15 16/12/2025
- There's a new way to read! Scroll Mode lets you move through your EPUB books in a continuous, uninterrupted reading experience.
- We’ve made behind-the-scenes improvements to boost app performance and enhance your overall experience. Expect quicker load times and a more responsive feel throughout the app.
5.1.12 05/11/2025
- There's a new way to read! Scroll Mode lets you move through your EPUB books in a continuous, uninterrupted reading experience.
- We’ve made behind-the-scenes improvements to boost app performance and enhance your overall experience. Expect quicker load times and a more responsive feel throughout the app.
5.1.11 03/11/2025
Bug fixes and improvements.
5.0.20 22/09/2025
- Simpler Navigation: Find what you need faster. Less tapping, more learning.
- Fresh Visuals: A cleaner, more modern design that’s easy to look at (even during late-night study marathons).
- Streamlined Interactions: Everything just works better. Fewer distractions, more flow.
5.0.18 08/09/2025
- We’ve rolled out some subtle but important improvements to make sure everything works the way you expect (and maybe a bit better!). Fewer bugs and a more polished experience overall.
4.5.10 21/07/2025
- Bug fixes and improvements.
4.4.7 22/05/2025
- This latest update brings enhanced usability and experience - making interactions within the app better than before.
4.4.5 05/05/2025
- Kortext Library is now available. Within Kortext Library, you can access content provided by your institution.
- Improvements to user experience and overall performance.
4.3.9 03/03/2025
- Kortext Library is now available. Within Kortext Library, you can access content provided by your institution.
- Improvements to user experience and overall performance.
4.3.8 26/02/2025
- You can now minimize your notes while in our Reader! View the book's content with your notes docked for easy reference. Simply swipe up from the docked position to access your notes anytime.
- Now compatible with Siri! Simply ask Siri to open a book with Kortext or launch the Kortext app, making it even easier to dive back into your reading with voice commands.
- You'll now receive a helpful notification reminding you to turn up the volume if your device is muted or has no volume while using Read Aloud.
- Now when choosing Kortext to open a file on your phone, the file will instantly open and be saved locally within the app for your convenience.
- We've made some overall improvements make your reading journey even better.
4.2.10 12/12/2024
This update includes performance and UI enhancements making your favourite study app even better. Also, open your recent books right from your home screen with the new home screen widget. It’s designed to be quick, convenient, and always within reach. Enjoy the new experience!
4.1.7 15/10/2024
- Various improvements to app performance and features to enhance the overall experience.
4.0.12 26/08/2024
Bug fixes and improvements.
3.3.36 10/07/2024
- Introducing My files, a new area to upload and store your files in the cloud. Supported file types include: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX
- Improvements to user experience and overall performance
3.3.35 24/06/2024
- Bug fixes and improvements.
3.2.6 05/02/2024
- Visual, usability, and stability improvements.
3.1.9 13/12/2023
We're excited to introduce a fresh new look and enhanced user experience! This update brings significant UI improvements, making your interactions with the app smoother and more enjoyable than ever before.
What's New:
- Collections: Introducing a new dedicated section for collections. Most notably, all Kortext users will have access to over 13,000 eTextbooks for free through the Kortext Open Resources Collection.
- Streamlined Navigation: We've reorganized the app's navigation and search to make it even more intuitive and user-friendly.
- iPad Split Screen: Use Kortext side by side with your other iPad apps.
- iPad Apple Pencil Support: Navigate and enhance your note taking experience on your iPad using the Apple Pencil.
- Optimized for Different Devices: Looks and functions flawlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
- Performance Improvements: Behind the scenes, we've worked hard to enhance the app's performance and responsiveness. You'll notice quicker load times and a generally snappier feel.
- Bug Fixes: We've squashed several bugs and made stability and login enhancements.
3.0.9 31/10/2023
We're excited to introduce a fresh new look and enhanced user experience! This update brings significant UI improvements, making your interactions with the app smoother and more enjoyable than ever before.
What's New:
- Collections: Introducing a new dedicated section for collections. Most notably, all Kortext users will have access to over 13,000 eTextbooks for free through the Kortext Open Resources Collection.
- Streamlined Navigation: We've reorganized the app's navigation and search to make it even more intuitive and user-friendly.
- iPad Split Screen: Use Kortext side by side with your other iPad apps.
- iPad Apple Pencil Support: Navigate and enhance your note taking experience on your iPad using the Apple Pencil.
- Optimized for Different Devices: Looks and functions flawlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
- Performance Improvements: Behind the scenes, we've worked hard to enhance the app's performance and responsiveness. You'll notice quicker load times and a generally snappier feel.
- Bug Fixes: We've squashed several bugs and made stability and login enhancements.
3.0.7 25/10/2023
We're excited to introduce a fresh new look and enhanced user experience! This update brings significant UI improvements, making your interactions with the app smoother and more enjoyable than ever before.
What's New:
- Collections: Introducing a new dedicated section for collections. Most notably, all Kortext users will have access to over 13,000 eTextbooks for free through the Kortext Open Resources Collection.
- Streamlined Navigation: We've reorganized the app's navigation and search to make it even more intuitive and user-friendly.
- iPad Split Screen: Use Kortext side by side with your other iPad apps.
- iPad Apple Pencil Support: Navigate and enhance your note taking experience on your iPad using the Apple Pencil.
- Optimized for Different Devices: Looks and functions flawlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
- Performance Improvements: Behind the scenes, we've worked hard to enhance the app's performance and responsiveness. You'll notice quicker load times and a generally snappier feel.
- Bug Fixes: We've squashed several bugs and made stability enhancements.
3.0.2 10/10/2023
We're excited to introduce a fresh new look and enhanced user experience! This update brings significant UI improvements, making your interactions with the app smoother and more enjoyable than ever before.
What's New:
- Collections: Introducing a new dedicated section for collections. Most notably, all Kortext users will have access to over 13,000 eTextbooks for free through the Kortext Open Resources Collection.
- Streamlined Navigation: We've reorganized the app's navigation and search to make it even more intuitive and user-friendly.
- iPad Split Screen: Use Kortext side by side with your other iPad apps.
- iPad Apple Pencil Support: Navigate and enhance your note taking experience on your iPad using the Apple Pencil.
- Optimized for Different Devices: Looks and functions flawlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
- Performance Improvements: Behind the scenes, we've worked hard to enhance the app's performance and responsiveness. You'll notice quicker load times and a generally snappier feel.
- Bug Fixes: We've squashed several bugs and made stability enhancements.
3.0.1 02/10/2023
We're excited to introduce a fresh new look and enhanced user experience! This update brings significant UI improvements, making your interactions with the app smoother and more enjoyable than ever before.
What's New:
- Collections: Introducing a new dedicated section for collections. Most notably, all Kortext users will have access to over 13,000 eTextbooks for free through the Kortext Open Resources Collection.
- Streamlined Navigation: We've reorganized the app's navigation and search to make it even more intuitive and user-friendly.
- iPad Split Screen: Use Kortext side by side with your other iPad apps.
- iPad Apple Pencil Support: Navigate and enhance your note taking experience on your iPad using the Apple Pencil.
- Optimized for Different Devices: Looks and functions flawlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
- Performance Improvements: Behind the scenes, we've worked hard to enhance the app's performance and responsiveness. You'll notice quicker load times and a generally snappier feel.
- Bug Fixes: We've squashed several bugs and made stability enhancements.
3.0.0 27/09/2023
Bug fixes and improvements.
2.4.112 25/07/2023
This update introduces Liquid Glass support and quality‑of‑life improvements to make navigating and reading in the app feel smoother and more modern.
- The app now supports Apple’s newest UI experience, Liquid Glass, bringing a more fluid, polished interface to supported iOS26+ devices.
- Additional performance tuning and UI refinements to keep the app feeling fast, stable, and responsive.
more Version 5.3.22 16 Mar
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