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.

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Competition

Rivals identification in progress

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Book

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What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

How Is The App's Momentum Right Now?

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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%

Who is Readwise?

Readwise has established a unique position by serving as the connective tissue between fragmented reading platforms and personal knowledge management systems. Their moat is built on deep integration with a wide array of third-party reading apps and note-taking tools, creating a high-switching-cost ecosystem for serious researchers and writers. The strategic tension lies in their expansion from a passive highlight-syncing utility into a full-featured, active read-it-later platform, forcing them to compete directly with established productivity incumbents.

Who is Readwise for?

  • Power readers
  • Researchers
  • Lifelong learners who prioritize information retention
  • Cross-platform content organization
Active

Portfolio momentum

Released 7 updates across 5 apps in the last 6 months, with consistent maintenance across their core productivity and reading tools.

Last release · 9d agoActive apps · 3

Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

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What is the competitive landscape for Glose?

How's The Book Market?

How does it evolve in the Book market?

ChartRankChange
iOSFree#2618
iOSFree#80NEW

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

Disclosure

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AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. See methodology.

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/intel-report/books/glose

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