Vern : PDF, EPUB & TTS Reader

Etornam

About this app

Vern is a feature-packed, 100% private, offline-first document and book reader with an active-recall study suite and note-taking workstation designed for readers, students, and lifelong learners.

KEY FEATURES:

• Universal Document Reading: Seamlessly open and read PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and TXT files with custom typography, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and fluid paging.
• Natural Neural Audio Narration: High-quality offline text-to-speech with sentence-by-sentence tracking, fine-tuned pitch and speed controls, and sleep timer.
• Universal Classic Books Bookstore: Explore a curated library of 36 timeless classics across 7 categories (Mystery, Family, Adventure, Romance, Mindset, Quick Reads, and Epic Classics)—ready to download and read in one tap.
• Get redirected to popular bookstores where you can add any novels of your choice, all in app.

RICH IN-APP NOTES
• Anchor notes and highlights directly to document sentences.
• Explore the in app-notes where you can attach voice memos, images, videos, edit texts, and enjoy all your best notes app features.

VISUAL READING ANALYTICS
• Visual Reading Analytics: Track your reading time, listening time, daily streaks, and completion rates with interactive donut and progress charts.

• 100% Private & Offline: Back up your data with no accounts, no trackers, no cloud lock-in. Your documents, notes, and reading history never leave your device.
Bring reading, listening and study together with Vern.

YOUR LIBRARY
Import supported books and documents, organize your library, and pick up where you left off. Explore the classics catalog for your next read.

READ OR LISTEN
Read on screen or use text-to-speech with supported Android and downloadable voices. Adjust playback and follow along with highlighted text. Voice availability and expression depend on the selected engine.

BUILD YOUR READING HABIT
Set a daily goal and review recorded reading time, weekly activity and reading insights. The home screen brings your current book and progress together.

MAKE IT YOURS
Take charge of your app and apply general app customizations across the entire app. Choose light or dark themes, icon palettes and startup motion. Try an optional Funky cards layout and curved paper page turns. Collapsible Listen controls make more room for reading. Reduced-motion options keep the interface comfortable.

Optional online and AI features require an internet connection and their relevant setup. Download voice models before using them offline.

What’s new

Vern 2.8.1
- General bug fixes
- Improved user control over added voices
- Improved layouts for different screen sizes and rotation.
- Adaptive columns for Notes and Study.
- Two-column Add menu in landscape.
- Better large-text layouts, scrolling, keyboard clearance and PDF controls.
- Improved retention of reading position, drafts and selections during layout changes.