CrossPoint connects mobile devices and e-ink readers for private syncing
Syncs reading progress, transfers EPUBs over Wi-Fi, and converts web articles into EPUBs for e-ink devices. CrossPoint, from FreeInk, acts as a mobile hub for the FreeInk e-reader ecosystem and KOReader devices, offering wireless file transfer, an OPDS catalog browser, and a web clipper. It targets e-ink enthusiasts and educators who need privacy-first sync, reading statistics, and self-hosting via Docker for maximum control across multiple devices.
How CrossPoint moves books and reading state between devices
CrossPoint handles wireless file transfer and real-time sync, sending EPUBs and documents to e-readers over local Wi-Fi and applying the KOReader sync protocol for reading progress and highlights. The app supports OPDS catalog browsing for sources such as Project Gutenberg and Calibre, and it converts shared web articles into EPUBs, enabling readers to push new material to an e-ink device without cables.
How it supports sustained reading and study habits
CrossPoint records detailed reading statistics, showing daily streaks, pages read, and time spent reading. These metrics let learners monitor session frequency and cumulative exposure to texts. The app also syncs highlights and notes in real time, so clippings collected on a mobile device appear on an e-reader and can be exported to external services listed in-app for further study workflows.
Who can use it and what setup it requires
CrossPoint targets e-ink enthusiasts and open-firmware users; it integrates natively with CrossPoint/CrossInk firmware and devices running KOReader. The developer provides a self-hosting path via Docker for users who prefer local servers, so technically confident learners or educators who manage their own network can keep data on-premises rather than rely on third-party clouds.
How progress tracking and customization fit classroom or personal study
Progress tracking feeds study workflows and external tools, with built-in sync to services such as Readwise and Hardcover and the option to use the official free sync service or a self-hosted server. Customization features include a sleep-screen wallpaper creator and the ability to manage clippings and notes, which helps learners organize excerpts for revision or lesson preparation.
CrossPoint is a sensible tool for privacy-focused e-reader users
CrossPoint suits readers and educators who need private, local control over books and annotations and who can configure a Docker server if desired. Its learning-value lies in persistent streaks and synced clippings that feed study routines. One caveat: users who lack comfort with self-hosting or KOReader-style setups may face an initial configuration step before the app integrates into their study workflow.
