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McGraw-Hill ReadAnywhere: Comprehensive Review of Educational Mobile Platform

by McGraw-Hill

4.6
IOSBooks
ReadAnywhere delivers McGraw-Hill's educational content for offline study. The app enables textbook reading, assignment completion, and note-taking with cloud synchronization, targeting students requiring flexible learning solutions.

Detailed Review

McGraw-Hill's ReadAnywhere app addresses the growing demand for mobile-accessible educational materials by providing offline access to digital textbooks and Connect platform assignments. The application positions itself as a solution for students who need to study without consistent internet connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional learning management systems and mobile learning needs. The core functionality centers around three primary features: eBook access with full formatting preservation, offline assignment completion for McGraw-Hill Connect courses, and robust annotation tools. The synchronization system operates seamlessly, automatically uploading completed work when connectivity resumes. The platform supports multiple content formats including interactive elements and embedded assessments, maintaining parity with the web-based Connect experience while adding mobile-specific optimizations. User experience demonstrates thoughtful design considerations, particularly regarding accessibility and interface efficiency. The chapter navigation system employs tactile-friendly sliders, while VoiceOver implementation receives specific optimization according to user feedback. The interface minimizes visual clutter while maintaining access to critical functions like highlighting, note-taking, and assignment submission. Real-world usage patterns show students primarily utilizing the app during commutes, between classes, or in areas with limited internet access. User feedback trends indicate strong satisfaction with accessibility features and offline functionality. Wenwei Fisher's August 2025 review specifically praised the VoiceOver implementation, noting 'significantly less verbosity that I have to endure on a computer' and applauding the focus management system. Multiple reviews mention reliable synchronization and the convenience of offline assignment completion as standout features, though some users report occasional formatting issues with complex textbook layouts. The application excels in providing genuine offline functionality and accessibility compliance, though it remains dependent on McGraw-Hill's ecosystem. The ideal use case involves students already using Connect or McGraw-Hill eBooks who require mobile study options. While the platform-specific requirement limits broader appeal, the execution within that framework demonstrates robust engineering and thoughtful user experience design that meets clear educational needs.

Key Features

  • Offline assignment completion allows students to work without internet with automatic sync when connectivity resumes
  • Full eBook access with preserved formatting enables studying identical content to print editions anywhere
  • Advanced annotation tools provide highlighting and note-taking capabilities that sync across devices
  • VoiceOver optimization creates accessible navigation with reduced verbosity and improved focus management
  • Chapter slider navigation enables quick jumping between sections through tactile-friendly interface controls
  • Cross-platform synchronization ensures all work and annotations remain consistent across mobile and desktop

Why Users Love It

Superior offline functionality
Excellent accessibility compliance

Perfect for: Students using McGraw-Hill Connect or eBook platforms requiring mobile study

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Current Rank

#49

5 from last week

Best Rank

#23

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Average Rank

#36

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User Reviews

CeeceeCarter
Aug 20, 2025

The app is nice to use, but am I the only one that is not able to highlight anything on my iPad, this super annoying. Sporadic functionality The app is nice to use, but am I the only one that is not able to highlight anything on my iPad, this super annoying.

Wenwei Fisher
Aug 5, 2025

I’m actually really impressed. This app was designed for the efficient VoiceOver user: action items that move between sections, a chapter slider that is easy to locate by touch, and significantly less verbosity that I have to endure on a computer. Plus it doesn’t initially struggle with focus issues when I navigate between sections like I experience on the web. I’m currently doing an adaptive assignment—and it works well, except for when I return to the question after perusing the book. To return to the question content, I must invoke screen recognition. There was also some thought that went into the annotations feature: I can use the selection rotor to select text; unfortunately, it stops working reliably after the first entry. As a screen reader user, I would use this app since it is way more convenient than turning on my computer. **Edit** matching terms with definitions + writing in text boxes if you browse through the book are both unreliable on iPad Impressions from a VoiceOver perspective I’m actually really impressed. This app was designed for the efficient VoiceOver user: action items that move between sections, a chapter slider that is easy to locate by touch, and significantly less verbosity that I have to endure on a computer. Plus it doesn’t initially struggle with focus issues when I navigate between sections like I experience on the web. I’m currently doing an adaptive assignment—and it works well, except for when I return to the question after perusing the book. To return to the question content, I must invoke screen recognition. There was also some thought that went into the annotations feature: I can use the selection rotor to select text; unfortunately, it stops working reliably after the first entry. As a screen reader user, I would use this app since it is way more convenient than turning on my computer. **Edit** matching terms with definitions + writing in text boxes if you browse through the book are both unreliable on iPad

Wenwei Fisher
Aug 5, 2025

I’m actually really impressed. This app was designed for the efficient VoiceOver user: action items that move between sections, a chapter slider that is easy to locate by touch, and significantly less verbosity that I have to endure on a computer. Plus it doesn’t initially struggle with focus issues when I navigate between sections like I experience on the web. I’m currently doing an adaptive assignment—and it works well, except for when I return to the question after perusing the book. To return to the question content, I must invoke screen recognition. There was also some thought that went into the annotations feature: I can use the selection rotor to select text; unfortunately, it stops working reliably after the first entry. As a screen reader user, I would use this app since it is way more convenient than turning on my computer. **Edit** matching terms with definitions + writing in text boxes if you browse through the book are both unreliable on iPad Impressions from a VoiceOver perspective I’m actually really impressed. This app was designed for the efficient VoiceOver user: action items that move between sections, a chapter slider that is easy to locate by touch, and significantly less verbosity that I have to endure on a computer. Plus it doesn’t initially struggle with focus issues when I navigate between sections like I experience on the web. I’m currently doing an adaptive assignment—and it works well, except for when I return to the question after perusing the book. To return to the question content, I must invoke screen recognition. There was also some thought that went into the annotations feature: I can use the selection rotor to select text; unfortunately, it stops working reliably after the first entry. As a screen reader user, I would use this app since it is way more convenient than turning on my computer. **Edit** matching terms with definitions + writing in text boxes if you browse through the book are both unreliable on iPad

App Details

Developer

McGraw-Hill

Platform

ios

Rating

4.6

Last Updated

10/7/2025