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Your self-hosted ebook & audiobook library client.
BookOrbit is a native Android client for your own self-hosted BookOrbit server — a personal library for ebooks and audiobooks that you control.
BookOrbit does not host any content itself. Point the app at your own BookOrbit server and get a fast, native way to browse, read, and listen to your library on your phone or tablet.
FEATURES • Sign in with username and password or your OIDC provider • Browse and search your full library, with smart scopes and collections • Author and series pages • Built-in ebook reader (EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, CBZ) and PDF reader, with progress synced to your server • Audiobook player with background playback, sleep timer, Chromecast and Android Auto • Download books for offline reading and listening • Upload and review new books with Book Drop • Your data stays on your server — no ads, no tracking, no analytics
REQUIREMENTS You need access to a running BookOrbit server to use this app. The app does not provide or host a server.
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How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is BookOrbit?
Your self-hosted ebook & audiobook library client.
Who develops BookOrbit?
BookOrbit is developed by Jared Swets.
Which Android version does BookOrbit require?
BookOrbit requires Android API 26 or later.
What is the current version of BookOrbit?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 0.6.0.
Which license does BookOrbit use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists AGPL-3.0-only.
Where is the source code for BookOrbit?
https://github.com/deranjer/bookorbit-android
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