ePub Reader for Android

It makes your phone become an ePub reader, and let you flip them as books.

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ePub Reader for Android is a lightweight and efficient open eBook reader that turns your Android device into a versatile ePub reading platform. Designed to handle reflowable content, it optimizes text display for your screen size, eliminating the need to zoom or pan while reading.

This app not only supports smooth page flipping with tap or swipe gestures but also allows reading in a web page format. It remembers your last reading position, bookmarks, and text settings for each book to personalize your experience. Plus, it includes a built-in browser to download DRM-free ePub files from curated websites, making it a standalone solution independent from any bookstore or library. Its rapid processing and low power consumption make it ideal for both high and low-end Android phones.

By:: Shu-Kai Yang
Downloads:: 3,079,058+ 25
Rating:: 3.58

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Version:: VARY (Last updated: 2015-05-27)
Creation date:: 2011-11-13
Email:: al*****@cyberworlds.net
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Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: 14 hours ago

Ranking

# 30,069 ▼ 53

User reviews

Users appreciate ePub Reader for Android for its simple, lightweight, and ad-free design that makes reading easy and efficient with useful features like night mode, bookmarks, and font adjustments. However, multiple users report significant problems with compatibility on newer Android versions (especially Android 11), including inability to access EPUB files and storage issues. Additionally, the app lacks improved sorting options and has some usability issues with bookmarking and page navigation that disrupt the reading experience.

Pros

Simple and uncomplicated user interface, which users find refreshing compared to complex apps.
Lightweight app with no ads and minimal bugs, serving its purpose effectively.
Good night mode feature appreciated by users for comfortable reading.
Reliable and user-friendly bookmarking and progress saving system, as long as app is exited properly.
Supports features like font size adjustment, background color changes, and has a contents index for easier navigation.

Cons

App compatibility issues with newer Android versions (Android 11 and above), causing it to malfunction or not open files.
Inability to access .EPUB files due to Android storage permission restrictions on newer OS versions.
Lack of advanced sorting and library management features such as sorting by author and multi-book selection.
Bookmark function has usability issues, with some users experiencing difficulty in saving reading progress without manually bookmarking every time.
Pages sometimes fail to turn or scroll properly, leading to interrupted reading experience and occasional blank pages for some files.

Recent reviews

I love this app so much. It's simple and uncomplicated and that makes it a great app. It's not messy unlike other apps with too many things in the settings and unnecessary info. I just hope we could select multiple books to add to the library to make it easier.