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PocketBook Reader

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Spec score 7.3 #22 of 27 in Ebook Reader Software

What it is

PocketBook Reader is a free mobile app for reading digital books and other content on Android and iOS. It handles novels, technical books, comics, manga, magazines, textbooks and audiobooks. Supported formats include EPUB and PDF with Adobe DRM, plus FB2, MOBI, DJVU, DOCX, RTF, TXT, HTML, CBZ, CBR and related formats. Readers can change font size, text and background colors, margins and other display settings. Built-in text-to-speech and dictionaries support reading and listening. PocketBook Cloud synchronizes books, libraries and reading positions across devices, with the App Store also listing notes and bookmarks. Dropbox, Google Books and OPDS catalogs can be connected. Google Play says books work offline without ads or registration. The app is designed for iPad but is not verified for macOS. It is freemium with a free plan; app stores indicate in-app purchases.

Spec sheet

Purpose
PocketBook Reader is a mobile app for reading e-books and other digital content, including magazines, textbooks, and comics, and for listening to audiobooks.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Integrations
The App Store listing says users can connect Dropbox and Google Books, and can use OPDS catalogs.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Support
PocketBook's German support page provides FAQ links, email support, and weekday phone support for technical questions about PocketBook e-readers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · company.pocketbook.de
Headquarters
Lugano, SwitzerlandRead 28 Sep 2026 · company.pocketbook.de
Founded
2007Read 28 Sep 2026 · company.pocketbook.de
DRM and catalogs
The app supports Adobe DRM for PDF and EPUB and provides access to OPDS network catalogs.Read 2 Oct 2026 · company.pocketbook.de
File formats
The app supports formats including EPUB, PDF, FB2, MOBI, DJVU, DOCX, RTF, TXT, HTML, CBZ, CBR, MP3, and M4B.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Intended readers
Google Play describes the app for people reading novels, technical books, comics, and manga on Android.Read 2 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limits
The maker's app page lists Android and iOS download links; the App Store listing describes the app as designed for iPad but not verified for macOS.Read 2 Oct 2026 · company.pocketbook.de
Offline reading
Google Play says books can be read offline without ads or registration.Read 2 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Reading tools
Readers can adjust font size, text and background colors, margins, and other display settings, and use built-in text-to-speech and dictionaries.Read 2 Oct 2026 · company.pocketbook.de
Security and data
Google Play reports that the app does not share data with third parties, may collect personal information, files and documents, and app activity, encrypts data in transit, and supports data deletion requests.Read 2 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Sync
PocketBook Cloud synchronizes books, libraries, and reading positions across devices; the App Store listing also says it syncs notes and bookmarks.Read 2 Oct 2026 · company.pocketbook.de

Plans and prices

PocketBook Reader Free Free reader app; app stores indicate in-app purchases Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan available
  • Supports many document and comic formats
  • Adobe DRM for PDF and EPUB
  • Cloud reading-position synchronization
  • Offline reading without registration

Limits

  • Not verified for macOS
  • App stores indicate in-app purchases
  • Personal information and app activity may be collected

Who it suits

It suits Android and iOS readers handling varied e-book formats, comics, technical books or audiobooks. It also fits readers who want offline access, annotations and synchronized libraries.

Verdict

PocketBook Reader covers broad reading formats, customization, DRM, audio tools and synchronization in a free mobile app. Check the macOS limitation and possible in-app purchases before choosing it.

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