📖 IReader - Open Source Reader App for Android & Desktop

The best free and open-source reader app for novels, light novels, and web novels

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IReader is a powerful open-source reader app for Android and Desktop. Read light novels, web novels, and ebooks offline with the most customizable reading experience. No ads, no tracking, completely free forever.

Perfect for: Light novel readers • Web novel enthusiasts • Ebook lovers • Anyone who wants a privacy-focused reader app

✨ Why IReader is the Best Reader App

IReader is the ultimate open-source reader app for novel enthusiasts. Unlike other reader apps, IReader offers:

• 📱 Cross-Platform - Android and Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) support
• 📚 Multi-Source Support - Access novels from multiple sources via extensions and JavaScript plugins
• 📥 Offline Reading - Download chapters and read without internet connection
• 🔍 Smart Search - Search across multiple sources simultaneously
• 📖 Library Management - Organize with categories, filters, and custom collections
• 🌙 Customizable Themes - Dark mode, custom themes, and full UI customization
• 🔊 AI Text-to-Speech - High-quality TTS powered by Piper (Desktop)
• 📦 Legado Import - Import book sources from Legado/阅读
• 🔓 Privacy-Focused - No ads, no tracking, no data collection
• ⚡ Fast & Lightweight - Optimized performance and battery efficiency

What Makes This Reader App Different?

100% Free & Open Source: No hidden costs, no premium features, no subscriptions. The entire codebase is open for inspection and contribution.

Privacy First: Unlike commercial reader apps, IReader doesn't collect your data, show ads, or track your reading habits.

Highly Customizable: Every aspect of the reading experience can be adjusted - fonts, spacing, colors, themes, gestures, and more.

Active Development: Regular updates, bug fixes, and new features driven by community feedback.

📲 Download IReader

Android Reader App

Download the latest APK from GitHub Releases

Requirements: Android 7.0 or higher

Why download this reader app?

• No Google Play restrictions
• Always get the latest features first
• Direct APK installation
• No region locks

Desktop Reader App

Download the latest release from GitHub Releases

Supported Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

Desktop Features:

• AI-powered Text-to-Speech
• Larger screen optimization
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Multi-window support

🚀 Quick Start

Using LNReader Sources (Recommended)

IReader now supports LNReader sources! Follow these steps:

1. Add LNReader Repository

   • Go to Settings → Repository
   • Tap the Add icon (+)
   • Select Quick Add Popular Repo
   • Choose LNReader
   • Save and refresh remote sources in the Source screen

2. Storage Permissions (Optional)

   • By default, LNReader sources are saved to app cache (no permissions needed)
   • To save sources to external storage for easier access, disable "Saved Sources to Cache" in Settings → General
   • If using external storage, grant storage permissions when prompted

3. Start Reading

   • Browse sources to find novels
   • Add books to your library
   • Download chapters for offline reading

Note: IReader no longer supports the in-app default repository. You must add repositories manually in Settings.

Using Legado Sources

IReader supports importing book sources from Legado/阅读, a popular Chinese novel reader:

1. Go to More → Community → Legado Sources
2. Enter a Legado source URL or paste JSON directly
3. Select sources to import and tap Import

Imported sources appear immediately in your sources list.

📖 Documentation

• 📚 Full Documentation Index - Start here for all guides
• Text-to-Speech Guide
• Sources & Extensions
• Sync & Backup
• Developer Documentation

🌍 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

• Translations: Weblate
• Extensions: IReader Extensions

🍎 iOS Developer Needed

We're looking for a developer to help wire the iOS module to the main app. All the groundwork is done — the iOS module exists and the core components are ready — but the final integration work remains. @kazemcodes is unable to continue this work due to not having access to a Mac.

The app can also leverage IReader's existing sources since they are compiled to Native/JS, making the integration straightforward.

If you have iOS/macOS development experience and want to help bring IReader to iOS, please reach out!

📄 License

Licensed under Apache 2.0 License

🙏 Acknowledgments

• LNReader – Thank you for maintaing the plugins
• Tachiyomi – Architecture inspiration
• Piper TTS – Text-to-speech engine
• All our contributors

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IReader - The open-source reader app that respects your privacy and gives you complete control over your reading experience.

Screenshots

Library	Book Detail	Reader

Settings	Theme	TTS

Statistics	Leaderboard	Translation