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DinoReader
What DinoReader is
DinoReader is an ebook reader from the FBReader team for Android e-ink devices. Its interface uses high-contrast colours, fewer clicks, and avoids animations and visual effects that do not suit e-ink screens. It opens EPUB, PDF, FB2, and other book formats, including books protected with Readium LCP. Readers can use OPDS 1.x and 2.0 catalogues, add catalogues, or disable access to the integrated Readino bookshop. Optional FBReader Book Network sync covers books, reading positions, and bookmarks. The app can read books aloud using the device's system text-to-speech engine, though some devices may lack an engine or need extra voices. Local reading requires no account, and library information, positions, bookmarks, and preferences stay on the device. Optional sync uses Google sign-in and Google Drive. The app is free to download and use with no subscription; Readino book purchases cost extra. Android e-ink compatibility is expected from Android 5 onward but is not guaranteed for every device. Dictionaries and online translators are not integrated.
Who it suits
DinoReader suits Android e-ink users who want an ebook reader with catalogue support, optional reading sync, and an interface designed for e-ink screens.
What it does well
- Designed for e-ink screens
- Opens EPUB, PDF, FB2, and Readium LCP books
- Supports OPDS 1.x and 2.0 catalogues
- Optional sync covers books, positions, and bookmarks
- Local reading needs no account
What to know first
- Dictionaries and online translators are not integrated
- Compatibility is not guaranteed on every device
- Some devices may lack text-to-speech or need extra voices
- Optional Readino book purchases cost extra
Limits
DinoReader has no subscription and is free to download and use; optional Readino book purchases cost extra. Android e-ink compatibility is expected from Android 5 onward but is not guaranteed for every device.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DinoReader | Free to download and use; no subscriptions. · Optional Readino book purchases cost extra · future optional translation features may use paid third-party services | Free |
As dinoreader.app lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the DinoReader website.
- Download the app for an Android e-ink device.
- Read locally without creating an account, or use Google sign-in for optional FBReader Book Network sync.
- Add OPDS catalogues or choose whether to use the Readino bookshop.
Verdict
DinoReader combines e-ink-oriented reading with broad format and catalogue support. Device compatibility and text-to-speech availability can vary, and dictionaries and online translators are absent.
Questions
Is DinoReader free?
Yes. The app is free to download and use, with no subscription. Optional Readino book purchases cost extra.
Which devices support DinoReader?
It is currently available for Android e-ink devices. Compatibility is expected from Android 5 onward, but is not guaranteed on every device.
Which book formats can it open?
DinoReader supports EPUB, PDF, FB2, and other book formats, including books protected with Readium LCP.
Does DinoReader require an account?
Local reading does not require an account. Optional Book Network synchronisation uses Google sign-in and Google Drive.
Can DinoReader sync my reading?
Yes. Optional FBReader Book Network sync covers books, reading positions, and bookmarks.
Who makes DinoReader?
It is made by FBReader.ORG Limited, registered in England and Wales.
Facts from DinoReader's own pages
- Catalogues and shop
- It supports OPDS 1.x and 2.0 catalogues and integrates with the Readino bookshop; users can also add catalogues or disable Readino access. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- Local reading does not require an account, and library information, reading positions, bookmarks, and preferences are kept on the device; optional Book Network sync uses Google sign-in and Google Drive. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- E-ink interface
- Its interface is designed for e-ink screens with high-contrast colours, fewer clicks, and no animations or visual effects unsuitable for e-ink. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- For device makers
- The maker offers device-specific custom builds and deeper branded reader integrations for device or firmware makers. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Formats and DRM
- It opens EPUB, PDF, FB2, and other book formats, including books protected with Readium LCP. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Limits
- Dictionaries and online translators are not currently integrated, and the maker says Android e-ink compatibility is expected from Android 5 onward but is not guaranteed on every device. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Maker
- DinoReader is an ebook reading app from FBReader.ORG Limited, registered in England and Wales. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Platform and devices
- The app is currently available for Android e-ink devices; the maker says versions for other platforms are being tested. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- DinoReader is an ebook reader made by the FBReader team specifically for e-ink devices. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says the website uses HTTPS, crash reporting via Sentry is enabled by default and can be switched off, and usage reporting requires explicit consent. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can send feedback with an optional email address; without one the maker says it cannot reply directly. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Sync
- It can synchronise books, reading positions, and bookmarks with the FBReader Book Network. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Text to speech
- It can read books aloud using the device’s system text-to-speech engine, though some devices may lack an engine or need extra voices. · dinoreader.app, 3 Oct 2026
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