FBReader vs Yomu EBook Reader
FBReader
fbreader.org
Yomu EBook Reader
yomu-reader.comSide by side
| Figure | FBReader | Yomu EBook Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Best Reading & E-book Apps | 8.4 (#3) | 7.4 (#10) |
| Spec score · Ebook Reader Software | 8.5 (#5) | 7.4 (#20) |
| Cloud sync | The FBReader Book Network synchronizes book collections, reading positions, bookmarks, and custom shelves across supported devices. | Yomu stores books and annotations in Apple iCloud and syncs changes across a user's devices. |
| Formats | It supports formats including ePub, fb2, mobi, HTML, RTF, and plain text. | Yomu supports DRM-free EPUB, Mobi, Kindle, PDF, and CBZ/CBR comic files. |
| Support | The maker directs users to its FAQ and public Telegram group for online support. | For information about the app, Yomu lists hello@ yomu-reader.com as its contact address (shown on the page with [at] in place of @). |
Plans
FBReader
- FBReader for iOSFree
- FBReader for Windows/macOS/LinuxFree
- FBReader Free for AndroidFree
- FBReader Premium for Android$14.99, paid once
Yomu EBook Reader
- FreeFree
- Yomu Pro$7.99, paid once
- Yomu Pro (Karma)$12.99, 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.
Yomu EBook Reader
Yomu EBook Reader has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.