Report updated Apr 18, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Glose is an established book app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.4/5 rating from 11.6K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Glose?

Glose is a social reading platform that combines an ebookstore with community-driven features like shared notes and highlights. It allows users to manage personal bookshelves and sample up to 10% of any title before purchase.

Current Momentum

v3.8 · 12mo ago

Zombie

Last updated 387d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Book

No ranking data

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

Social ReadingStandard

Enables users to connect with others to share notes, highlights, and engage in conversations about books.

Ebookstore and SamplingStandard

Provides access to 1 million titles with the ability to read up to 10% of any book for free before purchasing.

Library ManagementStandard

Allows users to build custom bookshelves, organize reading lists, and import personal EPUB files from external sources.

Offline AccessStandard

Supports offline reading by storing current books locally for access without an internet connection.

How much does it cost?

Freemium

Who Built It?

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Readwise

(10K)

Helping readers retain knowledge by aggregating highlights from across the web and physical books. Building a unified workflow for power readers to capture and revisit insights.

Portfolio

6

Apps

Free 5
Productivity60%
Education20%
Books & Reference20%

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Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by Readwise.

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Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What is the competitive landscape for Glose?

How's The Book Market?

How does it evolve in the Book market?

Rank progression

11 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Glose

Key Takeaways

Glose differentiates itself by integrating social collaboration tools directly into the digital reading experience.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

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AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Glose, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

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Marlvel.ai. “Glose Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 18, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/glose

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