# Gutenberg | eBook Reader

> Project gutenberg books, Download and read offline more than 75.000 books

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gutenberg.projectgutenberg.epub.readerapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gutenberg.projectgutenberg.epub.readerapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gutenberg.projectgutenberg.epub.readerapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LingoKit
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 344,503
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (6,623 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-16
- **First published:** 2025-11-27
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gutenberg.projectgutenberg.epub.readerapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.lingokit.app](https://www.lingokit.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.lingokit.app/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.lingokit.app/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

Discover thousands of free ebooks in one beautiful, easy-to-use app. Gutenberg eBook Reader lets you download and read offline more than 75,000 public-domain books, plus audiobooks.

This app brings Project Gutenberg’s vast public-domain collection to your phone with offline access, fast browsing, and a clean, distraction-free reading experience—ideal for students, researchers, and casual readers.

## Rankings

- #121,594 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `gutenberg.projectgutenberg.epub.readerapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews highlight Gutenberg | eBook Reader for its massive, multilingual library and the strong value of free content. Many titles are accessible without a premium, and the app also supports offline reading and has an open-source option via F-Droid. Overall, reviews are positive, with many calling it great or the best ebook reader. A recurring drawback mentioned by several users is the presence of ads, which some feel clutters the experience. A few users would also like features like highlighting, annotations, and animated covers, but the core experience remains favorable for book lovers who want breadth and offline access.

### Pros

- Extremely large catalog with tens of thousands of books across many languages.
- Many titles are available for free, with several reviewers praising free access.
- Offline reading support (offline download).
- Open-source option (available on F-Droid) and free for core use.
- Generally highly praised as one of the best ebook reader apps.

### Cons

- Ads are intrusive/central and detract from the experience.

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Project Gutenberg -Book Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gutenberg2.booksearch) — 3,733 users
- [Gutenberg eBooks & Audiobooks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gutenberg.ebooks.reader.audiobooks.app) — 741 users
- [Gutenberg Ebooks & Novels](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ws.projectgutenberg.ebooks) — 3,215 users
- [Gutenberg: Classic Books](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.genify.gutenberg.bookreader) — 309,407 users, 3.68 / 5
- [Gutenberg ebook app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gutenbergfree.ebook) — 436 users
- [Gutenberg eBooks Browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.huynd.projectgutenberg) — 18,196 users, 3.40 / 5
- [openShelf Gutenberg eBooks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.openshelf.app) — 184 users
- [Kiwi: Ebook Reader & Library](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sathish.kiwi) — 33 users
- [Guten - Classic Ebook Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bhunt.guten) — 289 users
- [Project Gutenberg](https://chrome-stats.com/d/project.gutenberg.technovert) — 266,475 users, 3.85 / 5
- [Read Books - Project Gutenberg](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.luwigy.pdfbooks) — 257 users
- [All Audiobooks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/librivox.audiobook.all.audiobooks) — 34,513 users, 4.13 / 5

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gutenberg.projectgutenberg.epub.readerapp)