Gutenberg Project

Gutenberg Project

By himalaya-soft

Gutenberg Project is a digital reader providing access to over 60,000 public domain books and 7,000 human-read audiobooks sourced from Project Gutenberg. The app differentiates itself through data-driven book recommendations based on actual user reading habits rather than manual curation.

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For Avid readers and audiobook listeners interested in classic literature and public domain titles.

What does it look like?

Key features

Gutenberg Library Accessstandard

Provides a catalog of over 60,000 classic books with updated formatting and image support.

Human-Read Audiobooksstandard

Offers a collection of over 7,000 audiobooks narrated by humans.

Data-Driven Recommendationsstandard

Generates book suggestions based on aggregated reading data from the user base.

How much does it cost?

freemium

Velocity

Dormant developmentShow more...

5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.

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Who built it?

himalaya-soft

13+ apps tracked · Book

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

App Store
3.33 · 43

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for Gutenberg Project

How's the Book market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for Gutenberg Project

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

While the app offers a vast library and unique recommendation engine, users frequently report significant usability issues, including poor navigation and intrusive ad placement.

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Marlvel.ai. “Gutenberg Project Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 23, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/gutenberg-project

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