Nomad Reader

Name: Nomad Reader
Rating: 1.6666666 (691 reviews)
Author: Alexei Garbuzenko

By: Alexei Garbuzenko

Nomad Reader is small application designed for convenient epub/fb2 books reading

Features & Capabilities

Nomad Reader is a lightweight and elegant application tailored for seamless reading of epub and fb2 books on Android devices (versions 1.5-3.1). It offers rich support for images, styles, internal and external fonts, and features an intuitive bookshelf with Cover Flow to simplify book selection. The reader optimizes performance on devices like the Nook Touch, featuring enhanced e-ink font rendering and rapid page turns, especially suited for black-and-white displays.

Currently in beta and frequently updated, Nomad Reader also extends support to right-to-left languages such as Hebrew, Arabic, Urdu, and Farsi, requiring proper paragraph formatting and direction tags. Built entirely without C++ code, it is compatible with diverse architectures including ARM, x86, and MIPS, ensuring versatility across Android devices. This app provides a polished, user-friendly experience for avid e-book readers seeking convenience and style.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

0.12.4 Last updated: 2016-11-09

Version code:

1240

Creation date:

2011-04-29

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Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk

Size:

534.93KB

Email:

g.*****@ua.fm

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

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# 184,002 ▼ 602

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Developed by:

Alexei Garbuzenko

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.runserver.textReader

Email:

g.*****@ua.fm

Website:

https://runserver.net/apps/

User Reviews

Nomad Reader is praised for its clean UI and strong reading customization, plus privacy-friendly permissions and solid performance on devices like the Nook. However, recurring issues include poor RTL/encoding support, rendering problems with indented text, a library UI that feels like a file explorer and lacks search, and storage detection plus device/ROM compatibility problems. Overall, it’s well-regarded for design and features but needs fixes in encoding, library UX, and compatibility.

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