What’s new
- Fixed CN language.
Quick answer
A lightweight offline reader for EPUB, PDF, TXT, and FB2.
Areada is a minimal offline Android reader focused on lightweight local reading.
It supports EPUB, PDF, TXT, and FB2 files with a clean monochrome interface, local folder access, saved reading progress, bookmarks, search, filters, and basic plain-text notes.
Features: - EPUB, PDF, TXT, and FB2 support - FB2 support for .fb2, .fb2.zip, and .fbz files - Local plain-text notes - Bookmarks and recent reading - Saved reading progress - Search and file-type filters - Folder-aware filtering - Reader themes, font options, and font size settings - EPUB title, ToC, section navigation, and external link handling - PDF rendering with support for visible annotations/callouts/highlights on supported Android versions - PDF internal/external link handling with confirmation for external links - Storage Access Framework folder picker - Offline-only reading - No internet permission - No ads, analytics, tracking, accounts, or cloud sync - No device-wide automatic scanning
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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 Areada?
A lightweight offline reader for EPUB, PDF, TXT, and FB2.
Who develops Areada?
Areada is developed by iTsMe-Zen.
Which Android version does Areada require?
Areada requires Android API 23 or later.
What is the current version of Areada?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.1.4.
Which license does Areada use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists Apache-2.0.
Where is the source code for Areada?
https://github.com/iTsMe-Zen/Areada
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