Quick summary
Lieta is a fresh reading app built for iPhone that centers on communal reading sessions. Rather than a solitary book app, it encourages readers to experience plays, poems, and short fiction together and to exchange reactions in real time.
What the app offers
- Live or scheduled group readings that turn individual pages into shared moments
- Tools for commenting and highlighting so participants can discuss passages easily
- A variety of literary forms, from dramatic scripts and verse to concise stories
How the community works
Lieta emphasizes interaction: members can join discussions, form clubs around genres, and follow other readers whose tastes match their own. That social layer is intended to deepen appreciation for the texts and create memorable discussions tied to each session.
Pricing and classification
The app is free to download and is listed under Education & Reference, specifically in the Books section of the App Store.
Alternative to consider
If you’re open to other options, the WUOT Public Radio app is a free alternative that focuses on audio content and public broadcasting rather than coordinated shared reading.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free