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AI chat, quizzes, flashcards, 5 reading modes, academic tools, and word-by-word read aloud — the only reader built for people who read to learn.
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Features No Other Reader Has
We checked. Kindle, Apple Books, Readwise, Speechify, Kobo, Google Play Books — none of them offer these.
AI Quiz Generation
Generate multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer quizzes from any chapter or selection. No other reader does this.
AI Flashcards
Turn any passage into study flashcards instantly. Study them in-app or export to Anki.
AI Study Guides
Full study guides with key concepts, practice questions, discussion prompts — generated from your books.
Character Tracker
AI extracts character profiles, relationships, arcs, and mention frequency as you read.
Plot Timeline
Chronological or thematic event timeline with importance levels and character involvement.
Concept Extraction
Themes, motifs, symbols, and key ideas automatically identified and tracked across your book.
5 Reading Modes
Focus, Deep Focus (line reading + panel collapse), Bionic, Speed, and Dyslexia modes. Zero competitors offer even one.
Academic Tools
Auto-generate citations (MLA/APA/Chicago), navigate cross-refs, browse figures, build bibliographies.
Your AI Study Partner, Built Into Your Reader
Other apps make you switch between reading and studying. Chaptera does both, simultaneously, with full context awareness.
Ask Your Book Anything
Our AI reads along with you. It knows which page you're on, what you've highlighted, and the full context of the chapter. Ask questions and get answers with clickable citations that jump to the exact passage.
- Full-book RAG with citation navigation
- 6 pedagogical approaches (key concepts, critical analysis, etc.)
- Library-wide chat — query across all your books
- Voice input for hands-free questions
- Persistent chat history across sessions
What does Newport call "shallow work"?
Deep Work
Professional activities in distraction-free concentration that push cognitive capabilities to their limit.
Jay Gatsby
Role: Protagonist
Arc: Rise and fall
Mentions: 847
Ch. 3: The Party
Importance: High
Characters: Gatsby, Nick
Theme: Illusion
Study Tools That Replace 3 Apps
Stop copy-pasting into Quizlet, Anki, or Notion. Chaptera generates quizzes, flashcards, study guides, character maps, plot timelines, and concept extractions — directly from what you're reading.
- Quiz generation: multiple choice, true/false, short answer
- Flashcard generation from any selection or chapter
- Full study guides with configurable sections and difficulty
- Character tracker with relationships and arcs
- Plot timeline with importance and character involvement
- Concept extraction: themes, motifs, symbols, ideas
Read How Your Brain Works Best
Different tasks, different brains, different modes. No other reader offers even one of these.
Focus Mode
Highlights current section, dims everything else. Adjustable granularity: paragraph, sentence, line, or word.
Bionic Reading
Bolds the first letters of each word. Your brain fills in the rest faster.
Speed Reading
RSVP word-by-word display at your chosen pace. Train to read 2-3x faster.
Deep Focus
Line-by-line reading with auto-collapsed panels. Zero distractions, maximum immersion.
Dyslexia Friendly
OpenDyslexic font, color overlays (blue, green, rose, yellow), enhanced spacing.
Word-by-Word Karaoke for Books
Not just text-to-speech. Every word highlights as it's spoken. Every sentence glows in context. Follow along visually while you listen.
See How We Stack Up
We're not being unfair. We checked every competitor. Here's what we found.
| Feature | Kindle | Apple Books | Readwise | Speechify | Chaptera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Book Chat | Coming | — | Highlights | — | Full book RAG |
| Quiz Generation | — | — | — | — | ✓ 3 types |
| Flashcard Generation | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Study Guides | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Character Tracker | X-Ray | — | — | — | ✓ AI-powered |
| Plot Timeline | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Concept Extraction | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Reading Modes | — | — | — | — | 5 modes |
| Word-Level TTS | — | — | — | Audio only | ✓ Visual karaoke |
| Academic Citations | — | — | — | — | MLA/APA/Chicago |
| Reading Analytics | Basic | Year recap | — | — | ✓ Full dashboard |
| Price | $11.99/mo* | Free app | $9.99/mo | $11.58/mo | $7/mo |
*Kindle Unlimited. Books purchased separately otherwise. Speechify Premium billed annually.
Academic Tools Built Into Your Reader
Citation generation, cross-reference navigation, figure galleries, and bibliography building — no other consumer ebook reader has these.
Citation Generator
One click to generate MLA, APA, or Chicago citations from any passage. Copy or export.
Cross-Reference Navigation
Jump between related sections, footnotes, and references within your book.
Figure Gallery
Browse all figures, diagrams, and images in an indexed catalog with context.
Bibliography Builder
Aggregate citations from highlights into a formatted bibliography. Export in any style.
Footnote Navigation
Navigate between footnotes and endnotes without losing your place.
Vocabulary Builder
Double-click any word. Get definition, pronunciation, CEFR level. Auto-save to flashcards.
Reading Analytics That Motivate
Streaks, goals, achievements, speed tracking, and activity heatmaps. Watch yourself become a better reader.
Built for Every Kind of Reader
“I used to spend hours making flashcards from my textbooks. Now Chaptera generates them from my highlights. My study prep time dropped by 70%.”
Sarah Kim
Medical Student
“Focus Mode changed my life. I have ADHD, and for the first time I can read a full chapter without losing my place. I finished 4 books last month.”
Jamie Torres
Marketing Director
“The citation generator and cross-reference navigation saved me weeks on my thesis. I can't believe no other reader has this.”
David Reyes
PhD Candidate, History
“I read 2 business books a month for work. The AI chat lets me ask 'how does this apply to SaaS?' and get actually useful answers. Worth every penny.”
Alex Liu
VP of Product
“The quiz generator is like having a TA who read the same book. I use it before every exam. My grades went up a full letter.”
Maya Patel
Undergraduate, Psychology
“My daughter has dyslexia. The OpenDyslexic font with yellow overlay made her want to read for the first time. She's on a 15-day streak.”
Lisa Wang
Parent
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Every plan includes all 5 reading modes, annotations, and cross-device sync.
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- 5 books in library
- 2 PDF conversions/month
- 5 AI questions/day
- All 5 reading modes
- Highlights & notes
For readers who mean business.
- 25 books in library
- 15 PDF conversions/month
- 30 AI questions/day
- AI summaries & quizzes
- Text-to-speech
- Vocabulary builder
Unlimited everything.
- Unlimited books
- 50 PDF conversions/month
- Unlimited AI
- Full analytics & goals
- Export to Notion/Obsidian
- Academic tools
For book clubs & teams.
- Everything in Pro
- Shared annotations
- Group AI chat
- Admin dashboard
- Unlimited conversions
- Priority support
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