FBReader vs PLD Reading Apps
FBReader
fbreader.orgPLD Reading Apps
pld-literacy.orgSide by side
| Figure | FBReader | PLD Reading Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Reading Apps | 8.6 (#10) | 7.3 (#42) |
| Support | The maker directs users to its FAQ and public Telegram group for online support. | PLD directs app selection questions to its support team and recommends a scheduling guide or short reading or spelling assessment to choose an app level. |
Plans
FBReader
- FBReader for iOSFree
- FBReader for Windows/macOS/LinuxFree
- FBReader Free for AndroidFree
- FBReader Premium for Android$14.99, paid once
PLD Reading Apps
- Reading Race 1a–1d$5.99, paid once
- Reading Race Mega Bundle$19.99, paid once
In their own words
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.
PLD Reading Apps
PLD Reading Apps has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.