ReadAware EPUB reader for Android
ReadAware on Android is the same reader as on your desktop: your books, your highlights, your place in each of them — free, open source, fully offline, and end-to-end encrypted when it syncs.
A real reader, not a storefront
Most EPUB apps on Android are bookstores with a reader attached. ReadAware is only the reader: import your own DRM-free files and read them on a calm, paper-toned page, with highlights and notes that stay attached to the original text. There is no account to create, no ads, and no catalog pushing you anywhere — your library is the books you put in it.
Every format in your pocket
EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, CBZ, CBR, TXT, HTML, and PDF all open in the same reader with the same selection, highlights, and progress — including comic archives, so your manga and comics live beside your novels. Nothing is converted; the original file is what you keep.
Pick up on your phone where your desktop left off
With optional sync, the book you were reading at your desk is open at the same paragraph on your phone — books, highlights, notes, reading position, and the memory the assistant builds from all of it. Sync is end-to-end encrypted: the relay only stores ciphertext, so nobody in the middle can read what you read. ReadAware also runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Installing the APK
The Android build ships as a direct APK from the GitHub releases page — download it on your phone, open it, and confirm the install when Android asks about apps from outside the Play Store. Because the source is open (AGPL-3.0), you can inspect the code and the public release workflow. Download the signed APK from the official release.
See the installation guide for setup details and plans and pricing for optional sync and built-in AI. Offline reading does not require a subscription. AI requests need an internet connection and send the relevant context to your selected provider; see the privacy policy.
Questions
- Is ReadAware on the Play Store?
- Not yet. The Android app ships as a direct APK from the GitHub releases page — the download button on this page points at the latest stable build.
- Is the Android app free?
- Yes. Reading, highlights, notes, and the assistant with your own API key are free and complete on Android, just like on desktop. Free accounts include 50 MB of encrypted sync. Paid plans expand storage and can include built-in AI; BYOK provider charges are separate.
- Does sync cost anything?
- Free accounts include 50 MB of encrypted sync. The paid Sync plan increases storage, while Pro and Max also include built-in AI. The reader itself stays free; BYOK provider charges are separate.
- Which devices does the APK support?
- The APK requires Android 7.0 (API 24) or later and a 64-bit ARM (arm64) device. Older Android versions may also need an updated Android System WebView. There is no 32-bit ARM or x86 APK.
- Does it work offline?
- Yes. Importing, reading, annotating, and searching are all local. Airplane mode changes nothing about reading.
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