FBReader

Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.7

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

FBReader is ranked #2 of 47 in reading apps on Freedom251. 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: Yes

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The record

Product: FBReader is an ebook reader for desktop and mobile devices.
Formats: It supports formats including ePub, fb2, mobi, HTML, RTF, and plain text.
DRM: FBReader opens ePub books protected with Readium LCP.
Premium features: Android Premium adds PDF and comics support, Google and DeepL translation integration, and automatic reading aloud.
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.
Catalogues: On Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux, FBReader supports online book catalogues using OPDS; iOS OPDS support is planned.
Cloud sync: The FBReader Book Network synchronizes book collections, reading positions, bookmarks, and custom shelves across supported devices.
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.
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.
Open source: FBReader says its current code is closed source and is no longer open source.
Developer SDK: FBReader offers a binary SDK for Android and iOS that includes a text format rendering engine but no PDF renderer.
Support: The maker directs users to its FAQ and public Telegram group for online support.
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.
Company: FBReader.ORG Limited develops and supports FBReader and was founded in the United Kingdom in 2013.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Reading Apps in 2026#2 of 47
Best Ebook Reader Software in 2026#3 of 27

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Sources

fbreader.org· checked 4 Oct 2026
fbreader.org/faq· checked 4 Oct 2026
fbreader.org/book-sources· checked 4 Oct 2026
books.fbreader.org/faq.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
sdk.fbreader.org· checked 4 Oct 2026
fbreader.org/about· checked 4 Oct 2026
fbreader.org/android· checked 4 Oct 2026
apps.apple.com/us/app/fbreader-epub-and-fb2-reader/id1· checked 4 Oct 2026
play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 4 Oct 2026