Freading

Name: Freading
Rating: 4.6 (2838 reviews)
Author: Library Ideas, LLC

By: Library Ideas, LLC App

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Overview

Version:

3.5

Last updated: 2026-06-25

Ranking

#34,316 ▼ 61

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Freading is a Chrome extension for reading EPUB and PDF ebooks from libraries via the Freading service. Developed by Library Ideas, LLC, this extension uses Adobe DRM with Adobe ID authentication and enables library cardholders to browse their library site, download a book, and read it in the app.

It provides a smooth reading experience with tap or swipe page turning, memory of the last page read, and adjustable text size to suit your preferences.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Content

By:

Library Ideas, LLC

Rating:

4.60

(2,838) 1 new ratings

Version:

3.5 Last updated: 2026-06-25

Version code:

887109533

Creation date:

2011-12-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

20.03MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 34,316 ▼ 61

Other platforms

Freading (v3.0.1)

19,745 1.62

(104)

For Developers

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Developed by:

Library Ideas, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/freading/id485015785

Website:

http://www.libraryideas.com

User Reviews

Users generally praise Freading for mobile access to library ebooks and instant borrowing, offering a convenient alternative to physical copies. However, the app is plagued by reliability and usability problems: sign-in loops and crashes, content not opening after download, and a fragmented workflow that requires external apps or library sites. Support is hard to reach and the app appears outdated with accessibility issues. Overall, it works for some when it behaves, but stability and user experience are major pain points across many reviews.

Pros

Allows reading library ebooks on a mobile device.
Instant access to titles with no wait times.
Convenient to read on the go and avoid returning physical books.

Cons

Frequent sign-in loops and crashes prevent downloading or reading.
Downloaded books often won’t open or appear correctly in the app.
Workflows are fragmented and require external apps or library sites to read books.
Poor support with broken links and little help available.
Accessibility issues and an apparently outdated, unstable interface.

Recent reviews

This app is horrendous. It does not work. The app developers make it impossible to read the downloads.

by Ke*****, 2026-07-19

I cannot get this app to download the books for me to read. They said they’re downloaded, but they already in the library. It also keeps telling me to sign in even though I am and then sometimes it force closes.