Changelog

See what's new in Ember Reader.

1.3 March 31, 2026
New
  • Synced bookmarks — save bookmarks to important pages and access them from any device
  • Bookmark list — quickly jump to any bookmarked page from the new bookmarks panel
Improved
  • Settings on Mac now appear in the standard system settings window
1.2 March 17, 2026
New
  • Page summaries — get a quick AI-generated summary of any page you're reading, with instant translation into your language
  • Dictionary forms — review cards now show the base form of a word, so you learn the right thing from the start
  • Edit dictionary forms — tap the lemma on any saved word or review card to correct it
Improved
  • Review sessions now feel smoother with animated card transitions
  • Reading speed is now tracked more accurately
Fixed
  • Fixed several issues in review sessions for a more reliable study experience
1.1.1 March 12, 2026
Improved
  • Word lookups now open faster and feel more responsive
Fixed
  • Saving a word now shows the correct label every time
  • Reading sessions now track properly without unexpected interruptions
  • The Inbox button on Mac now works correctly from the Review screen
1.1 March 10, 2026
New
  • Reading stats — see your daily reading time, streaks, and vocabulary growth in the new Home tab
  • App localization — Ember Reader is now available in German, Spanish, French, and Russian
  • Custom AI keys — bring your own OpenAI or DeepL API key for translations and word explanations
  • Lookup history — find all your past word lookups in a dedicated section under Study
Improved
  • Inbox and Review are now combined into one study screen for a cleaner workflow
  • Swipe actions on lookups make saving and reviewing faster
  • Books you've already opened now start faster by skipping unnecessary downloads
  • Deleting books and saved items is now instant, with no confirmation dialogs
  • Reading on iPad is now smoother, with improved page turning and layout
Fixed
  • Fixed various layout issues across Mac and iPad
1.0 February 24, 2026
First release
  • Read EPUB books in a clean, paginated reader built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Tap any word to get instant translations and AI-powered explanations right in the text
  • Review vocabulary with a built-in spaced repetition system
  • Sort new words in the Inbox before adding them to review
  • Track your progress with reading stats, streaks, and vocabulary activity
  • Listen to pronunciation with text-to-speech support
  • Sync across devices with iCloud