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DeltaScroll

LiveWatched 9d

Free, privacy-first offline EPUB reader for web and Android with local note-taking and PDF/DOCX conversion.

Watch out · No cloud upload, everything stays local.

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How it works: Reads EPUB files offline, with note-taking, read-aloud, and local PDF/DOCX conversion.
Pricing: Free.
Best for: Readers who want a privacy-first offline EPUB reader for web and Android.
Watch out: No cloud upload, everything stays local.

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Lectern

LiveWatched 19d

An offline eBook reader for Android — EPUB, PDF, MOBI, comics and more, with AI text-to-speech, synced highlights, and no ads or account. Has optional cloud sync despite the offline-first pitch.

Watch out · Offers optional cloud sync despite the offline-first, no-account pitch.

No sign-upWorks offlineData stays with you

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How it works: An offline eBook reader for Android supporting EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2, AZW and comics, with offline AI text-to-speech voices synced to text highlighting, bookmarks, notes, a built-in dictionary and OPDS support.
What's different: Fully offline and privacy-first, with no ads, account or subscription required.
Best for: Android readers who want offline reading with AI narration and no account.
Watch out: Offers optional cloud sync despite the offline-first, no-account pitch.

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Eleganote

LiveWatched 24d

A local-first notebook combining handwriting, rich documents and PDF markup in one workspace, for students and professionals tired of juggling multiple note apps.

Works offlineData stays with youNo ads

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How it works: A local-first notebook combining handwriting (ink, pens, highlighters, shapes, lasso selection), rich text boxes, tables, images, audio memos, and PDF import with searchable text, all on a multi-page canvas organized with folders and tags.
What's different: Combines handwriting, structured documents and PDF markup in one workspace instead of forcing a choice between separate apps, without ads or tracking SDKs.
Best for: Students, professionals and creators who currently juggle multiple note apps and want handwriting, documents and PDF annotation in one place.

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