DinoReader
DinoReader is a free ebook reader from the FBReader team, made for Android e-ink devices.
What DinoReader is
DinoReader is a free ebook reader from the FBReader team, made for Android e-ink devices. Its high-contrast interface uses fewer clicks and avoids animations and visual effects that do not suit e-ink screens. It opens EPUB, PDF, FB2, and other book formats, including books protected with Readium LCP. Readers can use OPDS 1.x and 2.0 catalogues, add catalogues, and choose whether to use the integrated Readino bookshop. Optional sync through the FBReader Book Network covers books, reading positions, and bookmarks. DinoReader can also read books aloud through a device's system text-to-speech engine, though some devices may lack an engine or need extra voices. Local reading requires no account; library information, positions, bookmarks, and preferences stay on the device. Optional sync uses Google sign-in and Google Drive. The app is free to download and use with no subscription, while Readino book purchases cost extra. Dictionaries and online translators are not integrated. Android e-ink compatibility is expected from Android 5 onward, but is not guaranteed for every device.
Good
- Designed for Android e-ink screens
- Opens EPUB, PDF, FB2, and other formats
- Local reading does not require an account
- Can read books aloud using device text-to-speech
Watch out
- Android e-ink compatibility is not guaranteed on every device
- Dictionaries and online translators are not integrated
- Optional Readino book purchases cost extra
Who it suits
DinoReader suits readers using Android e-ink devices who want an interface tailored to those screens. It may also work for readers who need local reading without an account or want optional book and position sync.
Verdict
DinoReader focuses on e-ink reading, supports several formats, and can keep local reading data on the device. Check device compatibility and the lack of dictionaries and online translators before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From DinoReader's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| DinoReader | Free | Optional Readino book purchases cost extra · future optional translation features may use paid third-party services · Free to download and use; no subscriptions. |
The facts
Each one read from DinoReader's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Catalogues and shop
- It supports OPDS 1.x and 2.0 catalogues and integrates with the Readino bookshop; users can also add catalogues or disable Readino access.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- Local reading does not require an account, and library information, reading positions, bookmarks, and preferences are kept on the device; optional Book Network sync uses Google sign-in and Google Drive.checked 3 Oct 2026
- E-ink interface
- Its interface is designed for e-ink screens with high-contrast colours, fewer clicks, and no animations or visual effects unsuitable for e-ink.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Formats and DRM
- It opens EPUB, PDF, FB2, and other book formats, including books protected with Readium LCP.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Limits
- Dictionaries and online translators are not currently integrated, and the maker says Android e-ink compatibility is expected from Android 5 onward but is not guaranteed on every device.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- DinoReader is an ebook reader made by the FBReader team specifically for e-ink devices.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says the website uses HTTPS, crash reporting via Sentry is enabled by default and can be switched off, and usage reporting requires explicit consent.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can send feedback with an optional email address; without one the maker says it cannot reply directly.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Sync
- It can synchronise books, reading positions, and bookmarks with the FBReader Book Network.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Text to speech
- It can read books aloud using the device’s system text-to-speech engine, though some devices may lack an engine or need extra voices.checked 3 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- For device makers
- The maker offers device-specific custom builds and deeper branded reader integrations for device or firmware makers.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Platform and devices
- The app is currently available for Android e-ink devices; the maker says versions for other platforms are being tested.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- DinoReader is an ebook reading app from FBReader.ORG Limited, registered in England and Wales.checked 3 Oct 2026
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