PocketBook Reader

Android · iPhone

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

PocketBook Reader is ranked #8 of 27 in ebook reader software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS. There is a free plan.

PocketBook Reader plans and pricing

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PocketBook Reader Free Free reader app; app stores indicate in-app purchases apps.apple.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on ebook reader software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: iOS, Android
Supported formats: PDF (Adobe DRM), EPUB (Adobe DRM), DjVu, FB2, FB2.zip, MOBI, DOCX, RTF, TXT, CHM, HTML (Basic), CBZ, CBR, CBT
Annotation tools: Yes
Reading sync: Yes
Offline reading: Yes

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The record

Purpose: PocketBook Reader is a mobile app for reading e-books and other digital content, including magazines, textbooks, and comics, and for listening to audiobooks.
File formats: The app supports formats including EPUB, PDF, FB2, MOBI, DJVU, DOCX, RTF, TXT, HTML, CBZ, CBR, MP3, and M4B.
DRM and catalogs: The app supports Adobe DRM for PDF and EPUB and provides access to OPDS network catalogs.
Reading tools: Readers can adjust font size, text and background colors, margins, and other display settings, and use built-in text-to-speech and dictionaries.
Sync: PocketBook Cloud synchronizes books, libraries, and reading positions across devices; the App Store listing also says it syncs notes and bookmarks.
Integrations: The App Store listing says users can connect Dropbox and Google Books, and can use OPDS catalogs.
Security and data: Google Play reports that the app does not share data with third parties, may collect personal information, files and documents, and app activity, encrypts data in transit, and supports data deletion requests.
Support: PocketBook's German support page provides FAQ links, email support, and weekday phone support for technical questions about PocketBook e-readers.
Limits: The maker's app page lists Android and iOS download links; the App Store listing describes the app as designed for iPad but not verified for macOS.
Intended readers: Google Play describes the app for people reading novels, technical books, comics, and manga on Android.
Founded: 2007
Headquarters: Lugano, Switzerland
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Ebook Reader Software in 2026#8 of 27

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Sources

apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884· checked 2 Oct 2026
company.pocketbook.de/de-de/app-de· checked 2 Oct 2026
play.google.com/store/apps/details/· checked 2 Oct 2026
company.pocketbook.de/de-de/support-de· checked 2 Oct 2026
company.pocketbook.de/en/app-en· checked 28 Sept 2026