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Reader Alive

Reader Alive

Translate, listen to, and ask questions about your ebooks.

Rank
#11
All-time votes
7

AI & ML tool by Phil Ren on Smol Launch.

Pricing
Free + paid plans
Launched
August 2026
Website
readeralive.com
Maker
@phil_ren

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Reader Alive is an AI ebook reader for iPhone and iPad. Import EPUB, PDF, AZW3, and MOBI, then translate chapters, listen with natural text-to-speech, summarize dense sections, and ask questions grounded in the book. It keeps reading and AI help in one calm workflow for foreign-language books, long PDFs, technical material, and nonfiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reader Alive?
Translate, listen to, and ask questions about your ebooks.
How much does Reader Alive cost?
Reader Alive pricing: Free + paid plans.
Who made Reader Alive?
Reader Alive was built by Phil Ren. Translate, listen to, and ask questions about your ebooks.
What category does Reader Alive belong to?
Reader Alive is a AI & ML tool, listed and launched on Smol Launch.
When did Reader Alive launch?
Reader Alive launched on Smol Launch the week of August 10, 2026. It has received 7 community votes so far.

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