DinoReader vs FBReader
DinoReader
dinoreader.app
FBReader
fbreader.orgSide by side
| Figure | DinoReader | FBReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Ebook Reader Software | 7.7 (#14) | 8.5 (#5) |
| Product | DinoReader is an ebook reader made by the FBReader team specifically for e-ink devices. | FBReader is an ebook reader for desktop and mobile devices. |
| Support | Users can send feedback with an optional email address; without one the maker says it cannot reply directly. | The maker directs users to its FAQ and public Telegram group for online support. |
Plans
FBReader
- FBReader for iOSFree
- FBReader for Windows/macOS/LinuxFree
- FBReader Free for AndroidFree
- FBReader Premium for Android$14.99, paid once
In their own words
DinoReader
DinoReader has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
FBReader
FBReader is an ebook reader for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. It opens formats including ePub, fb2, mobi, HTML, RTF, and plain text, as well as ePub books protected with Readium LCP. Its Book Network can synchronize collections, reading positions, bookmarks, and custom shelves across supported devices. Books in the network are stored in the user's Google Drive space, while metadata, covers, and reading positions are stored on FBReader servers.
Online OPDS book catalogues are supported on Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux; iOS support is planned. Android Premium adds PDF and comics support, Google and DeepL translation integration, and automatic reading aloud. The free iOS version is limited to ten books and disables online translators. FBReader offers free plans for desktop, Android, and iOS; Android Premium is $14.99 as a one-time purchase. The company says its current code is closed source.