# Freading

> Freading is a eReader for Adobe ePub/PDF content from your public library.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.libraryideas.freadingapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.libraryideas.freadingapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.libraryideas.freadingapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Library Ideas, LLC
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 19,781
- **Rating:** 1.62 / 5 (104 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2021-09-23
- **First published:** 2019-10-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.libraryideas.freadingapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.freading.com](http://www.freading.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.freading.com/privacypolicy](https://www.freading.com/privacypolicy)

## Description

Freading is a dedicated eReader Chrome extension designed for accessing and reading EPUB and PDF ebooks offered by participating public libraries worldwide. Developed by Library Ideas, LLC, it supports the Adobe DRM system and requires Adobe ID authentication to ensure secure lending and access to library content.

Users can browse their library's website to download books that can then be read directly within the Freading extension. It offers a user-friendly reading experience featuring intuitive page navigation through taps or swipes, remembers your last read page, and allows adjustable text sizes for comfortable reading. Ideal for library cardholders seeking seamless and secure access to digital books, Freading enhances the way you enjoy your library's digital collection.

## Rankings

- #436,703 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.libraryideas.freadingapp.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Freading's Android app faces significant issues including frequent crashes, difficult sign-in processes often involving Adobe accounts, and a confusing user interface. Users report nonfunctional features like bookmarks and font size adjustments, making reading challenging. The app suffers from poor support and guidance, causing widespread frustration. Despite some users persevering through the complexities, the app's instability and lack of usability make it an unsatisfactory experience for most.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or fails to open books, making it unreliable.
- Sign-in process is problematic and confusing, often requiring an Adobe Digital Editions account.
- User interface is difficult to navigate, with blocked input fields and unreadable text adjustments.
- Features such as bookmarking and font size adjustment either do not work properly or are ineffective.
- Lack of helpful instructions, support, or customer service leads to user frustration.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.libraryideas.freadingapp)