# Freading

> Books

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id485015785](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id485015785)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id485015785`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Library Ideas, LLC
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (2,844 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-25
- **First published:** 2011-12-17
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/freading/id485015785)
- **Website:** [http://www.libraryideas.com](http://www.libraryideas.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://libraryideas.freadingdev.com/pages/terms](http://libraryideas.freadingdev.com/pages/terms)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #34,559 — Overall
- #33 — library
- #86 — kindle

## Review summary

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 Support is hard to reach and the app appears outdated with accessibility issues.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- Accessibility issues and an apparently outdated, unstable interface.

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