Release history

What's new in ZenRead

Every update, improvement, and fix, newest first.

v0.1.0 Jun 2026 Latest
Google Play, Pro sync & accessibility
ZenRead Pro now runs through Google Play, with more reliable cross-device sync and a full accessibility pass across the app.
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ZenRead Pro on Google Play: subscribe, restore, and manage your plan securely through the Play Store Pro
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Haptic feedback: gentle taps when you subscribe, redeem a code, favorite a quote, or rate a book
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Screen-reader support: full TalkBack labels on every button and control across the app
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More reliable Pro, your subscription now syncs and restores automatically across devices
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Quote scanning (OCR) and ISBN lookup are free for everyone: no Pro required
v0.0.6 Jun 2026
Offline quote scanning
Snap a photo of a page and capture the quote instantly, now fully on your device, so nothing leaves your phone.
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Scan quotes from a page: capture text from a photo instantly, with no connection needed, free for everyone
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Scan guide screen: quick framing tips to get the cleanest, most accurate capture
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Sharper, more reliable scans, better handling of contrast and lighting
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Scan reliability on photos of physical books in varied lighting
v0.0.5 May 2026
Onboarding & welcome flow
First launch experience redesigned with a welcome screen, sign-in flow, and account restore.
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Welcome screen: clean intro shown on first launch with a path to sign in or continue as guest
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Account restore flow: sign back into an existing account and recover Pro status
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General UI polish throughout, spacing, typography, and button sizing consistency
v0.0.4 Apr 2026
Search, ratings & stats
Full-text search, book ratings, personal notes, and a new reading stats view.
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Book search: real-time filter by title or author across your full library
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Star ratings: rate books 1–5 stars directly from the book detail screen
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Personal notes: add freeform notes to any book, separate from quotes
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Sort & filter: sort library by title, author, date added, or rating
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Author screen: tap an author to see all their books in your library
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Reading stats view: total books, quotes, and favorites at a glance
v0.0.3 Mar 2026
Pro tier
An optional subscription that adds cross-device sync and the tools that connect your quotes across your whole library.
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Optional account: sign in for Pro and cross-device sync; never required for the free tier
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Pro subscription: $3.99 / month, cancel anytime Optional
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Cross-device sync & backup: your library, kept safe and on every device Pro
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Quote-to-quote references & reference graph: link related quotes and see how your books connect Pro
v0.0.2 Feb 2026
Ink & Paper theme
Complete visual redesign with the warm off-white, charcoal, and golden-brown palette used today.
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Ink & Paper design: a warm off-white background, charcoal text, and gold accent
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Refined typography: a clean, readable type pairing throughout the app
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Local-only identity: no server account required to use the app
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Dark mode foundation: full dark palette defined, toggle available in Settings
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Home screen redesigned with greeting art and library summary
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Book detail and quote cards now use the accent left-border style
v0.0.1 Jan 2026
Initial release
Core reading journal, books, quotes, covers, favorites, and offline-first storage.
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Book library: add books with title, author, genres; view and manage your collection
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Quote collection: save quotes with optional page numbers, linked to their book
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@ Cross-references: type @ in a quote to link it to another book in your library
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Automatic cover art: covers fetched automatically and cached on your device
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Offline-first storage: everything saved on your device, no internet needed
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Favorites: mark books and quotes as favorites for quick access
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Settings screen: dark mode toggle, offline indicator, library stats

That's the full history | ZenRead launched January 2026.