AlReader

4.7
AndroidGoogle PlayRuStore

What it actually doesAlReader is a universal reader supporting multiple formats (fb2, epub, txt, doc, docx, etc.) designed for reading fiction on Android with TTS functionality, reading position synchronization, and flexible interface customization.

80%Marketing ≈ reality75%Stability88%Live project

Actually does

  • E-book reader90% of reviews
  • Text-to-speech15% of reviews
  • Dark mode8% of reviews
  • Ad-free(bonus)8% of reviews
  • Offline-first(bonus)4% of reviews
  • Закладки и цитаты6% of reviews
  • Локальная библиотека с фильтрацией4% of reviews
  • Поддержка множества форматов (fb2, fb3, epub, txt, doc, docx, html, odt, rtf, mobi, prc, tcr)12% of reviews
  • Гибкая настройка шрифтов и стилей текста6% of reviews
  • 3D анимация листания страниц4% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Sync across devices
  • Dictionary
  • Document Management
  • Поддержка сетевых библиотек (OPDS)

Common complaints

  • TTS stops when screen is locked / app goes to background10% of mentions

    «After the latest update, audio playback stops automatically as soon as the screen is locked.»

  • With a large number of bookmarks (30+), the marker shifts in the text2% of mentions

    «When a lot of bookmarks are saved, around 30 or more, the marker shifts forward in the text.»

  • Issues with screen backlight adjustment and synchronization with system settings6% of mentions

    «Phone settings with automatic backlight don't work in the app.»

  • Poor detection of fb2 files (especially with .fb2.xml extension), not registered in system4% of mentions

    «It poorly finds the files it can open (fb2). It doesn't register its capabilities in the file manager.»

  • Unintended brightness adjustment with single finger2% of mentions

    «Remove the single-finger brightness adjustment function. It always happens unexpectedly.»

What people praise

  • Best reader on the market, no competitors

    «The best. I tried everything. No competitors.»

  • Long-term stability and quality (users with 10-15+ years of experience)

    «I've been using it for 10 years... There's nothing better out there.»

  • Advanced settings for customizing appearance and functionality

    «I like the advanced settings that let you customize the app down to the smallest details»

  • Stability and reliability, no crashes

    «Never crashes. Reading is a pleasure»

  • Support for multiple book formats

    «Opens all book formats»

Where to install