More and more people prefer their electronic counterparts to paper books, and since the largest smartphone manufacturers began to move towards increasing the diagonal of the screen of mobile devices, compact phones have significantly squeezed e-books from the market for gadgets for reading. So that your leisure time reading a book is not overshadowed by the shortcomings of the software, we have prepared our rating of the best readers for Android!
10. AIReader
Our rating opens with a reader, which has long and long been loved by millions of book readers. This application, unlike many others, is intended for reading exclusively fiction, but there are practically no restrictions on the file format - the program can easily cope with both the usual mobile formats like fb2 or epub, and other extensions like doc or rtf.
The reader interface is available in both English and Russian. Several design profiles and text display mode will help you customize the application according to your preferences. Various internal buns such as holding the screen backlight for up to twenty minutes, and other fine settings will make the reading process much more comfortable. The program is free and contains no ads.
9. ZX Reader
Quite an exotic reader, not yet familiar to most users. The application does not differ in the abundance of supported formats, although docx is present among them, and the program's customization options can hardly be called extensive, but it has several interesting functions that can interest the user. For example, the screen brightness or font settings can be changed with a gesture, which looks rather unusual, but, admittedly, does not greatly affect the work with the application.
It is possible to change one of the preset profiles to another with a couple of clicks. The application is distributed free of charge and has no ads, so everyone can try it in action and evaluate the potential of the application.
8. Aldiko Book Reader
A popular application that, in addition to mobile formats, also copes with PDF. Today, more than 30,000,000 users around the world prefer this particular reader and, it should be noted, there is a reason. An extremely pleasant interface made in the format of a bookshelf immediately catches your eye. Access to online catalogs allows you to download books directly from the app. The ergonomics of the program deserve all praise, you do not have to set up the application for a long time and painfully so that it meets your requirements.
The application will appeal to people who, on duty, often have to search for a passage of text in a book or read texts in foreign languages \u200b\u200b- the built-in dictionary and text search are very good. The disadvantages include the presence of advertising that does not add pleasure to the reading process.
7.Universal Book reader
The name of the application should not be misleading, this reader is far from universalism, among the supported formats there are only epub and PDF - frankly speaking, not a lot. But in other aspects, the utility feels very confident - the intuitive, clear and aesthetically verified interface looks better than many competitors. The application has a built-in browser with which you can also read e-books.
Various modes of text display will help customization fans to design the screen in accordance with their wishes, since there are many options. The program is available as a free version with ads, and offers to pay for a number of functions and remove ads for money.
6.eReader Prestigio
And here is a truly universal participant in the rating. Not only does the reader support a variety of text file extensions, it can also play audio books! The reader has direct access to an extensive library of more than 50,000 books in 25 languages, some of which are available free of charge.
With the help of the MyPrestigio account, the reader can synchronize devices and open the book on any of the devices in the current place. With the Text to Speech function, you can listen to the text on the smartphone screen. The design and ergonomics are also in perfect order - the reviews are strictly positive. The free version of the program has ads, a large amount of paid content shouldn't scare you - the application can be used in the stock version as well.
5. ReadEra
Finally, the rating is back to completely free and ad-free representatives. It is difficult to single out some unique feature of this reader, in general they are not there, but all the functions we are used to are implemented here at an excellent level. The reader pleases with its speed, user-friendly interface1, an abundance of supported formats and other amenities.
As a big plus, it is worth highlighting the active cooperation of users and developers when preparing updates, your every wish will be heard and, possibly, implemented in the next version! If you need a reader not for some highly specialized functions, but for simple reading on the road, then you should take a closer look at this option.
4. EbookDroid
An extremely popular application that can work with almost any format popular on mobile devices and PCs. Those who like to devote to reading every free minute will be pleased with the “day” and “night” modes, which allow you to choose the most comfortable screen brightness for your eyes. Those who, like the author of this article, prefer to read books in PDF and DJVU formats, will appreciate the wide functionality of working with these extensions.
3. CoolReader
A very solid option for those who are lost among the huge number of applications on the market for Android readers, but want to have the most universal program on their smartphone. CoolReader pleases with a variety of mobile formats, extensive interface customization options, online catalogs and much more.
The disadvantages include the lack of convenient internal cataloging, the rest of the program raises no objections. The absence of advertising will allow you to use the program without inconvenience and free of charge.
2. FBReader
The most popular "classic" mobile reader. It cannot boast of a wide range of supported formats, there are only two of them - epub and fb2, but few can compete with it in terms of speed and interface simplicity. An excellent bonus is the ability to open books, both from internal memory and from external media. The possibilities of forming a personal library are practically unlimited; a huge number of criteria for sorting texts will appeal to every lover of order and cataloging.
The program tries to make the reading process more comfortable with the help of minor improvements like manual bookmarks and other things. If you are ready to use an additional application to open files of other extensions, then you will hardly find anything better than FBReader to work with fb2 and epub. The impression is somewhat darkened by the advertising present here.
- Moon reader
And here is the direct opposite of the previous position of our top - a reader with uniquely flexible settings. Support for any color scheme, adjusting the scrolling speed, flipping pages in many different ways - this is just a small fraction of the functionality of this program.
If you are missing the familiar mobile formats, Moon Reader will gladly open HTML, TXT, PDF or even an archive extension. High-quality cataloging of books will allow you not to get lost in the wilds of even an extensive library. The application is available both free of charge and in the PRO version for 289 rubles.
Supported dictionaries, annotations, the ability to share a book with friends - all this allows this application to take its well-deserved first place in our rating and not get lost among the programs on any smartphone. If you do not know what functions you will need from the reader in the future, but do not want to constantly change the working application, install Moon Reader and forget about this problem.
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If you love to read, but it is not always possible to find a paper version of the book, or if it is too expensive, then you can always download it from the Internet. But even when you downloaded it, let's say on your Android device, you don't know how to open it. Our review of readers for Android will help you with this.
Here will be presented free and top 5 readers for Android, which help to open such popular file formats as epub and fb2.
AlReader
| Genre | Books and reference books |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4,6 |
| Installations | 5 000 000–10 000 000 |
| Developer | Alan.Neverland |
| Russian language | there is |
| Ratings | 82 370 |
| Version | 1.831703120 |
| Apk size | 6.1 MB |
Our selection is opened by a reader on Android called AlReader. This reader supports many file formats and is also available for free. This handy reader has been translated into Russian, it has many useful functions, for example, it can play the contents of a book in audio, you can make bookmarks so as not to forget the place where you read.
In addition, the interface is very beautiful and convenient, and there are enough functions related to its customization. Having a virtual library is also a plus. The kit even comes with a book that tells you how to use the book.
eBoox
| Genre | Books and reference books |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4,5 |
| Installations | 100 000–500 000 |
| Developer | Zed + |
| Russian language | there is |
| Ratings | 3 008 |
| Version | 1.17 |
| Apk size | 13.0 MB |
eBoox is the second reader in our top. Like the previous reader, it supports many file formats, is free, has a Russian-language interface and electronic libraries. There are many libraries in the application, and some even support Russian-language books. However, there are almost no functions to customize the interface for yourself. Several books are preinstalled in the application.
The app also has one of its distinctive features - saving quotes. Let's talk about it in more detail. Saving Quotes allows you to save different sayings from a particular book so you can find it later.
To save a quote, you need to select a piece of text and click on the corresponding button. You can find them by opening the book, tapping on the screen and clicking on the three horizontal lines, they are located below. And click on the "Quotes" tab.
It is worth noting the technical support of this application. She answers the problem pretty quickly.
Cool Reader
| Genre | Books and reference books |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4,5 |
| Installations | 10 000 000–50 000 000 |
| Developer | Vadim lopatin |
| Russian language | there is |
| Ratings | 237 521 |
| Version | 3.1.2-102 |
| Apk size | 3.6 MB |
Cool Reader is another good reader. Like everything in this top, it supports the Russian language, it also has electronic libraries, books in which are available in Russian and English. But to download them you need authorization and money.
Has many settings to adjust the displayed text. There is even a CSS editing feature in some file formats. The font difference is only visible for English phrases. In addition to epub and fb2, many other text file formats are supported.
You can customize the controls (it’s better to get acquainted with it initially), you can set up the night mode, bookmarks and other useful functions.
eReader Prestigio
| Genre | Books and reference books |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4,6 |
| Installations | 10 000 000–50 000 000 |
| Developer | Prestigio |
| Russian language | there is |
| Ratings | 198 689 |
| Version | 5.9.7 |
| Apk size | 22.2 MB |
The eReader Prestigio app is another handy reader that helps you read many file formats, customize almost absolutely everything for yourself, has a good interface and animations. The application itself is free, it has built-in libraries, in which you can find more than 50,000 books of any genre by convenient sorting. There are Russian books. In the application, you can customize the interface theme, choose the most convenient for you, adjust the brightness of the interface and many other functions.
It is worth noting that the application is regularly updated, has synchronization with cloud storage, which can be configured. This application also has an account login, with which you can configure the purchase of books.
The most correct setting is to specify “Google Speech Synthesis” in “Engines”. Then select “Russian (ru-ru-x-dfc-network). It is worth remembering that in this case, the maximum correctness can only be for the Russian language, English will sound a little incorrect.
ReadEra
The last free reader in our top is called ReedEra. This is a lightweight application that does not have too many settings, but only everything that an ordinary user needs.
Among all this, you can find convenient sorting by several parameters, file name, date modified (when last read), date added (when first read) and by type (file format).
ReadEra can open many file formats, even pdf and djvu among them, which is quite rare. Epub and fb2 are of course supported too.
There are no registrations, advertisements, stores or anything in the app. And books are scanned all over your device and drop out as a whole list of books available for reading. The books themselves are sorted into sections in the application. For example, favorites are those that you have marked with an asterisk. The read books will display 100% read books.
You can download this reader from this top by clicking on the corresponding button in the information column.
Outcome
This is the end of our top readers. We hope you understand how to open, for example, fb2 on Android. Which reader will be the best for you, of course you decide. We remind you that you can download free readers from this top by clicking on the appropriate button.
Also, you can write in the comments what is the best reader in your opinion, it is also possible to ask a question, or give an answer to an existing one.
Despite the fact that the epub and mobi formats are gaining more and more popularity on mobile devices, fb2 (FictionBook) is still too early to bury. Today we will examine under our microscope the best fb2 reading programs that provide maximum comfort for the eyes and without unnecessary frills. These apps should not only open eBooks but also be perfectly customizable.
The following free applications are included in the list of mobile fb2 readers for Android:
All applications are available for download on Google Play, links to them are available next to the description of each fb2 reader. So, let's start testing.
FBReader - cute fb2 reader for Android
How to open a file? FBReader is the first thing that comes to mindPerhaps no review is complete without a mention. If you do not know how to open the fb2 file, then this is exactly the application that first comes to mind, regardless of platform. The point is that FBReader is available everywhere:
- for desktop OS (Windows / Mac OS / Linux)
- mobile phones and tablets (Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry 10)
Only iOS is missing from this list - but, of course, there are many native reader applications for reading in this mobile OS.
In addition to fb2, FBreader for Android successfully opens the following document formats: ePub, azw3, Word documents, HTML, plain text documents, PDF and (via the module). True, the last of the named ones are available after installing the plugins, which are available for free download on the application website.
Let's see why exactly the FBReader project was developed, what are the main features of the reader and why should it be used to read books on Android? Let's list the three main features of the reader (in bold).
Synchronizing books on your phone using the online library... FBReader provides a cloud service for storing books. You can (follow the link - a list of electronic libraries), safely upload documents and books in fb2 format (they can be compressed into a zip archive) into the cloud, and then access and read them on any devices. The position (where you are in the document) will be saved. By the way, synchronization is configured in a couple of clicks, by default it is disabled.
How to open fb2 with FBReader?
In addition to your own library, you can connect additional online catalogs and bookstores. As for me, I don't use the network functions of the FBReader reader at all, I just download books from popular online libraries to my Android in fb2 format. This is the standard way to download books and it works with a bang.
Setting up the display of fb2 books... Besides the fact that FBReader has a pleasant user interface, we are pleased with the ability to fine-tune the display of text in the book. In this regard, it is necessary to note the color schemes, night and day reading mode, screen brightness, changing the background of the background, text color, size of fonts and typefaces. You can upload your favorite fonts to Android in TrueType or OpenType format and specify them in the reader parameters.
Finally, the third feature of this program for reading fb2 for Android will appeal to those who read books in foreign languages \u200b\u200b- namely, easy connection of dictionaries to translate words in the text of books. Take the same Kindle: there you can connect an English-Russian dictionary and quickly recognize the translation of a word when it is selected. This feature is often unavailable on Android readers, but FBReader is a pleasant exception. Add dictionaries ColorDict, Fora Dictionary, FreeDictionary.org to your phone, tell FBReader where to get the words from - and you can read FictionBook books and.
AlReader is an old fb2 reader with good functionality
AlReader is a fairly old reader for fb2, which appeared at the dawn of the heyday of mobile phones. When you open the application, there is even a feeling of nostalgia: AlReader too resembles its earlier versions. That is, the interface has not changed much since then. This can be treated in two ways: on the one hand, if you have already opened books in FB Reader and similar readers, then the interface of the AlReader application, most likely, you will not like. On the other hand, we advise you to evaluate the other aspects of this mobile application.
The AlReader application boasts support not only for the Fb2 format, but also for reading books in epub, mobi, doc, including from archives. You can use a local or network library to navigate the document. Actually, inside the book, you can also navigate through the sections (one of the fb2 features, by the way), create bookmarks and notes as you read. The app recognizes many gestures, which makes sense. first of all, to adjust the brightness, navigation.
The appearance and style of displaying a book on the phone screen is conveniently configurable: indents, background and font colors, headset size, flipping effects - in general, everything that can be found in any developed e-book reader for Android.
In short, we would advise you to pay attention to the mobile reader AlReader, just because it is a well-established reader among users not only of Android, but also of other mobile platforms. And the ugly shell is partly offset by skins and excellent functionality.
Moon + Reader - "moon" fb2 reader for night owls
Reading fb2 with Moon Reader"Lunar Reader" is not much inferior to the same FBReader, it can just as well be used to read books in FB2 format not only. The list of supported book formats includes the popular mobile formats epub, txt, html, pdf, mobi, fb2 and others. Books can be packed in rar and zip archives and opened without problems on Android via Moon + Reader.
Similar to the FBReader reader, Moon Reader has the ability to connect online libraries with books. You can also download e-books in the formats listed above to the sd card or internal memory, and then open them in the application.
Ease of reading at height: setting font sizes, colors, backgrounds, margins, shadows, transparency and other beauties that somehow affect the perception of color. Returning to the name of the application - Moon Reader - yes, reading at night in this reader is quite convenient, there are a dozen themes available, as well as night and day reading modes.
When reading, it is worth noting the following features: auto-scrolling, smooth scrolling of text, adjusting the brightness of the screen on a slide, optimization for long-term reading, flipping effects, setting text alignment, hyphenation, display modes for both the tablet and small screens of Android devices.
If we talk about the unique features of the fb2 program, then this is an unusually wide support for gestures. You can customize literally any command by assigning a specific gesture to execute it. And if Kindle or another e-ink reader bypasses the screen in terms of readability, then in terms of gestures, Android is ahead of the rest. You can configure actions for tapas, volume control buttons, search, camera button and others. You have 24 operations at your disposal that you can assign these gestures to.
Good news for lovers of foreign literature and for attentive readers who like to scribble in the margins: Moon Reader is very convenient to select fragments of text, you can connect dictionaries for text translation, popular dictionaries-translators ColorDict, Fora, ABBYY Lingvo and others are supported. In this aspect, Moon Reader bypasses even the reputable FBReader.
Prestigio Reader is a solid phone reader for book formats
Prestigio Reader can open many book formats, but primarily focus on mobile: FB2, ePub, DjVU, etc. If you prefer listening to audiobooks, then the reader will satisfy these needs without any problems.
Prestigio Reader is a really "prestigious" program for reading books fb2
Prestigio Reader is, frankly, a very pleasant discovery for us. In the first steps, when working with the reader, everything is intuitive. First, the guide illustrates where and what elements should be used in the application.
Fb2 books are added to the library automatically through smart search. Which is incredibly convenient because there is no need to search for files on the phone yourself, although a file manager is provided in Prestigio Reader for this purpose. In addition, more than 5 thousand books are available for download in the online library.
The interface of Prestigio Reader is very pleasant and fresh. By default, everything seems to suit you, but in any case, you can customize the design of the fb2-book for yourself. In quick settings - font sizes, indents, typeface. Going into the advanced settings, you will see the settings for styles, colors, panels, animation - even more than the user needs when reading files in fb2 format.
PocketBook - FB2 and PDF reader for Android
PocketBook program is designed to read fb2 books on a mobile device on the Android platform. It is hardly worth listing the book formats that this reader works with - it covers all popular extensions, in fact duplicating both Moon Reader and FBReader.
In all honesty, we must admit that among the fb2 readers for Android there are not so many pleasant programs in which a) the interface looks modern b) it is pleasant to read books. Unfortunately, on Google Play there are pdf and fb2 readers with a frankly poor shell. You open them and think: well, all hope is that the pages in the book will look normal, at least the program will not disappoint in this. But no, and the fonts match the interface.
As for the PocketBook application for Android, the opposite is true: this is one of the most successful applications for reading books in the FictionBook format. The developers have achieved this through easy navigation through the library and the implementation of a radial menu.
At first, such a device of the main menu in PocketBook requires getting used to, which is understandable: you rarely find such know-how in any mobile fb2 reader. But then it becomes clear that almost all the necessary actions can be performed through this menu: change the font sizes, adjust the brightness, go to the menu, and so on. In the main menu of the application, a standard basis of parameters is available for setting up the display of text in a book: indents, colors, themes.
In short, the developers of the PocketBook application have tried and released a quality product for reading on Android. It is curious that the same team is developing e-books on e-ink and related accessories.
EBookDroid - FB2 and PDF reader
EBookDroid reader focuses on two book formats - PDF and Deja vu, but fb2 books can also be read with the same convenience on a phone or tablet with its help. However, what about this very convenience?
After a quick test of EBookDroid, the feeling is twofold. On the one hand, all the basic reading functions are in place. You can open books, navigate pages and sections, bookmark and comment in various ways, customize the display of fonts, and even add your own typefaces.
However, as for the shell itself, it is not very pleasant to the eye. Although the EBookDroid application is updated quite regularly, these innovations have little impact on the visual interface. The FictionBook reading application looks like it’s 2006, not 2016.
We hope that soon we will be able to download the fb2 program in material design. And this is not a taste, but a simple requirement from most Android OS users.
Cool Reader - old-fashioned reader for Android
A free old-school fb2 reader for Android called Cool Reader supports almost all popular e-book formats (PDF, MOBI, RTF, actually FictionBook, etc.), although, for example, DOC and AZW3 are not in the list.
Old school - because the interface, as in the previous case, is a bit outdated. This creates certain inconveniences: firstly, the bookshelf is not as effective as in the case of PocketBook (it could simply be replaced with a simple list); secondly, you immediately have to rebuild everything "for yourself": background, color, font size and alignment.
If we close our eyes to the custom shell, then, as the developer notes on the program description page, Cool Reader simultaneously bears similarities with FBReader, Aldiko, AlReader, Moon reader and other representatives of fb2 readers for Android. Therefore, the list of functions is similar to all of the above.
Summary... We have mentioned, in our opinion, the best fb2 readers for Android. As you can see, there is always something to open both fb2 and pdf, epub, mobi. The following reviews will look at these mobile formats for storing books on the phone. Good luck!
Supported formats: FB2, EPUB, DOC, DOCX, MOBI, PRC, TXT, RTF, ODT and HTML.
This simple reader offers only the most essential functions so as not to distract you from your reading. Just customize the fonts and backgrounds once and enjoy your favorite books. The program perfectly interprets the markup of the text, so you do not need to adjust the paragraphs and indents in each new book.
eBoox supports syncing between Android devices and reads an impressive number of formats. Plus, the app is completely free and does not display ads.
2. Play Books
Supported formats: PDF, EPUB.
Another good reader for fans of minimalism. Play Books supports far fewer formats than eBoox, but offers cross-platform sync between Android, iOS and the web, as well as the ability to quickly purchase books from the built-in store. You can add your books for free. Ad-free application.
3. Bookmate
Supported formats: FB2, EPUB.
Bookmate is both a simple, convenient reader, a social network for book fans, and a service for legal access to thousands of works by subscription. You don't have to pay, you can read the classics and of course upload your own. Book recommendation system and sync across devices and platforms are at your service.
4. Moon + Reader
Supported formats: TXT, HTML, EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2, UMD, CHM, CBR, CBZ, RAR, ZIP.
In contrast to the previous readers, it is full of a huge number of settings. If you like to "sharpen" programs for yourself, this application is for you. In Moon + Reader, you can customize numerous options for displaying text, change themes, connect third-party translators and dictionaries, and much more. There is sync between Android devices and even a blue light filter for bedtime reading.
Alas, the free version suffers from a glut of ads. With a one-time payment, you'll get rid of ads, plus PDF support, Read Aloud, and more.
5. PocketBook
Supported formats: PDF, EPUB, DJVU, TXT, FB2, FB2.ZIP, CHM, HTML, CBZ, CBR, СBT, RTF.
PocketBook is also a reader with ample customization options. You can connect dictionaries, change the size and theme of the interface, adjust the display of text, and more. Although there are still not so many settings in it as in Moon + Reader. But PocketBook supports the DJVU format, which can be useful for reading documents, and cross-platform synchronization. And most importantly, the program is completely free and does not get bored with ads.
Supported formats: FB2, EPUB, DOC, DOCX, MOBI, PRC, TXT, RTF, ODT and HTML.
This simple reader offers only the most essential functions so as not to distract you from your reading. Just customize the fonts and backgrounds once and enjoy your favorite books. The program perfectly interprets the markup of the text, so you do not need to adjust the paragraphs and indents in each new book.
eBoox supports syncing between Android devices and reads an impressive number of formats. Plus, the app is completely free and does not display ads.
2. Play Books
Supported formats: PDF, EPUB.
Another good reader for fans of minimalism. Play Books supports far fewer formats than eBoox, but offers cross-platform sync between Android, iOS and the web, as well as the ability to quickly purchase books from the built-in store. You can add your books for free. Ad-free application.
3. Bookmate
Supported formats: FB2, EPUB.
Bookmate is both a simple, convenient reader, a social network for book fans, and a service for legal access to thousands of works by subscription. You don't have to pay, you can read the classics and of course upload your own. Book recommendation system and sync across devices and platforms are at your service.
4. Moon + Reader
Supported formats: TXT, HTML, EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2, UMD, CHM, CBR, CBZ, RAR, ZIP.
In contrast to the previous readers, it is full of a huge number of settings. If you like to "sharpen" programs for yourself, this application is for you. In Moon + Reader, you can customize numerous options for displaying text, change themes, connect third-party translators and dictionaries, and much more. There is sync between Android devices and even a blue light filter for bedtime reading.
Alas, the free version suffers from a glut of ads. With a one-time payment, you'll get rid of ads, plus PDF support, Read Aloud, and more.
5. PocketBook
Supported formats: PDF, EPUB, DJVU, TXT, FB2, FB2.ZIP, CHM, HTML, CBZ, CBR, СBT, RTF.
PocketBook is also a reader with ample customization options. You can connect dictionaries, change the size and theme of the interface, adjust the display of text, and more. Although there are still not so many settings in it as in Moon + Reader. But PocketBook supports the DJVU format, which can be useful for reading documents, and cross-platform synchronization. And most importantly, the program is completely free and does not get bored with ads.
