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FBReader

iPhone + Android

8.1No. 13 of 46
in Reading Apps
  • Recognised40% of the score30
  • Phone app26% of the score100
  • Documented20% of the score91
  • Free plan14% of the score100
Free plan
Yes
Runs on
Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
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Summary

FBReader is ranked #13 of 46 in reading apps on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

FBReader plans and pricing

All plans
FBReader for Windows/macOS/Linux Free Free of charge Desktop reader; supported features and formats vary by platform fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
FBReader Free for Android Free Free Some features require Premium or separate plugins fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
FBReader for iOS Free Free · In‑App Purchases Free version limited to ten books; online translation disabled; full version is a one-time fee apps.apple.com · 4 Oct 2026
FBReader Premium for Android $14.99 once $14.99 Buy One-time purchase; Premium features; purchase tied to Google Play or Huawei account play.google.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on reading apps

Free plan
Yesfbreader.org

Facts

Product
FBReader is an ebook reader for desktop and mobile devices.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
Formats
It supports formats including ePub, fb2, mobi, HTML, RTF, and plain text.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
DRM
FBReader opens ePub books protected with Readium LCP.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
Premium features
Android Premium adds PDF and comics support, Google and DeepL translation integration, and automatic reading aloud.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
iOS limits
The free iOS version is limited to ten books and disables online translators, and iOS does not currently support third-party network catalogues.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
Catalogues
On Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux, FBReader supports online book catalogues using OPDS; iOS OPDS support is planned.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
Cloud sync
The FBReader Book Network synchronizes book collections, reading positions, bookmarks, and custom shelves across supported devices.books.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
Cloud storage
Books in the Book Network are stored in the user's Google Drive space, while metadata, covers, and reading positions are stored on FBReader servers.books.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
Google Drive access
FBReader says its Book Network requests permission to upload new files and access files it created, and cannot access other Google Drive content.books.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
Open source
FBReader says its current code is closed source and is no longer open source.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
Developer SDK
FBReader offers a binary SDK for Android and iOS that includes a text format rendering engine but no PDF renderer.sdk.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maker directs users to its FAQ and public Telegram group for online support.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
Android file access
On Android 10 and later, FBReader 3.8 and newer uses Android's Storage Access Framework, which restricts folder access and can slow file operations.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026
Company
FBReader.ORG Limited develops and supports FBReader and was founded in the United Kingdom in 2013.fbreader.org · 4 Oct 2026

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