BookFusion raises bar for iOS ebook apps with enhanced annotations, Apple Pencil support and more

Since its initial spotlight on Cult of Mac, BookFusion has continued to redefine the digital reading experience, making it a leader among user-centric ebook platforms. With a host of new features, the ebook app now caters to an even broader community of ebook enthusiasts, providing cross-platform access, robust annotation tools, and a highly personalized reading experience.

BookFusion: New features make this ebook app more capable than ever

BookFusion works great on iPhones, iPads, Android devices and the web. Plus, advanced features like the ones listed below make the experience even more enjoyable.

Enhanced annotations and highlights

BookFusion’s latest updates make annotation seamless and intuitive, catering to readers who want a richer, interactive experience. Users can quickly access favorite highlight colors with one tap and enjoy a dedicated highlights and annotations screen for easy searching, filtering and sorting.

Additionally, image- and area-based highlights allow readers to annotate graphics, tables and charts with precision — a standout feature in an ebook app. All highlights sync effortlessly between iOS and the web, letting users access their annotations wherever they go.

Media Overlays offer immersive reading from ebook app

One of the few apps to offer EPUB3 Media Overlays, BookFusion caters to users who enjoy alternating between reading and listening, providing a guided narration experience that feels more immersive. This unique feature supports readers who want to engage with both text and audio without losing their place.

Widgets for enhanced usability

Widgets have been a game-changer for many BookFusion users. The Currently Reading widget allows easy access to recent titles, while the Last Read widget provides quick reentry to the latest read. A Highlights widget lets users showcase favorite passages based on criteria like book, time period and random selection, adding a layer of personal engagement to the home screen.

Auto-Scroll for hands-free reading in an ebook app

Auto-Scroll is here, offering a hands-free ebook reading experience that adjusts to your pace. Especially valuable for users multitasking or practicing speed reading, this feature intelligently scrolls through EPUBs, PDFs and comics. Auto-Scroll also enhances accessibility, supporting users with limited manual dexterity, and encourages a consistent reading flow.

Multiple quality-of-life improvements

BookFusion recently packed in numerous enhancements to make ebook reading easier and more enjoyable:

• In-app Translations (iOS 17.4 and higher) for instant translation and narration, perfect for language learners.
• Customizable PDF quality allows readers to control display sharpness and speed.
• Faster audio playback up to 3x speed.
• Vertical writing support for languages like Chinese, Japanese and Korean expands global accessibility.
• Dark and tinted icons for added personalization.

Spotlight Search and Saved Reader Themes

With Spotlight Search integration, users can now search their BookFusion library directly from their device, using keywords like title, tags and descriptions. Meanwhile, Saved Reader Themes bring seamless customization across all iOS devices, letting users create personalized reading environments that sync automatically — a feature coming soon to web and Android.

An ebook app with Apple Pencil support

With official Apple Pencil support, BookFusion enhances precision for note-taking and highlighting, particularly for EPUB and PDF files. Highlights can now be quickly created, merged and edited with a simple tap, providing an experience that feels closer to pen-and-paper for readers.

Apple Pencil users can scroll seamlessly through pages in scroll mode and access the toolbar with a quick tap, while highlights automatically expand to word boundaries for improved accuracy.

Native Comic CBZ/CBR support

Comic lovers will appreciate BookFusion’s native CBZ/CBR support. This allows them to import, organize and view comics with features like double-tap zoom, landscape and portrait support, and expanded image format compatibility. This addition transforms the BookFusion ebook app into a versatile platform for traditional and graphic storytelling alike.

Custom Tap Zones

A highly-requested feature, Custom Tap Zones allow readers to adjust tap areas within a customizable three-by-three grid, letting users tailor their reading experience based on hand preference, page-turn direction and more. This accessibility-focused addition serves readers with various needs, offering flexibility for left- and right-handed users and those with hand mobility challenges.

Image Navigation & Gallery

BookFusion’s new Image Navigation & Gallery feature streamlines the way readers interact with visual content in EPUBs. The Image List tab, added alongside the Table of Contents, allows readers to jump directly to images, eliminating the need to scroll through entire books.

A double-tap on any image opens a Gallery View, where users can easily swipe between images for an uninterrupted visual experience. Returning to the book is seamless, with a quick tap taking readers back to their original reading position.

What’s next for BookFusion?

Looking forward, BookFusion’s roadmap includes even more customization options, expanded format support and the addition of web article and audiobook functionality. As the user-friendly ebook app expands its capabilities, it continues to meet readers on every device, redefining what a reading app can be in terms of accessibility, organization and enjoyment.

Conclusion: BookFusion keeps refining the ebook app

BookFusion is more than an ebook app — it’s a comprehensive reading platform that adapts to the reader’s needs, making it an indispensable tool for those who value versatility and reliability in their digital libraries. With each release, BookFusion continues to evolve, inviting readers into an immersive experience where reading adapts to them, making it an app that grows with its users.

Discover the difference today! Visit BookFusion to sign up for free or use the code CULTOFMAC20 to get 20% off any of the monthly or paid plans. Start your journey to a more personalized, versatile and enjoyable reading experience.