Readholic review
A mobile reader that turns selected passages into explanations, flashcards, and quizzes.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Readholic is a mobile PDF and EPUB reader for students, researchers, professionals, and other people studying or exploring texts. Readers can select a passage for an AI explanation, ask follow-up questions, and save explanations alongside highlights. The app also turns passages or chapters into flashcards and quizzes, making it a fit for learners who want to move from reading into review. Its focus is on working with books and documents rather than serving as a general-purpose AI assistant.
The study workflow is its clearest strength. Flashcards can be reviewed with spaced repetition, and quizzes can use multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, or written-answer formats. Readholic also supports community flashcard decks that users can browse and share. The combination suits passage-based learning: explanations stay attached to highlighted text, while generated study materials can help reinforce a chapter. Some AI and study features require Pro, with Readholic Pro Monthly and Readholic Pro Annual listed alongside a free plan.
Readholic runs on iOS and Android. Readers can import personal files or access selected public-domain, open-textbook, and arXiv materials, including collections from Project Gutenberg, OpenStax, and arXiv. Its AI integrations include OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, and DeepSeek. This is a focused choice for mobile learners who want explanations and quiz-based review while reading PDFs or EPUBs. It is less suitable for people who need a desktop reading workflow or a study system detached from source passages.
Readholic pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Explains selected passages and supports follow-up questions
- Creates flashcards and several quiz formats from passages or chapters
- Schedules flashcard reviews with spaced repetition
- Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS and Android, with no desktop deployment listed
- Some AI and study features require a Pro plan
- Study tools are centered on imported reading materials and selected collections
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