PocketBook Reader
PocketBook Reader: A format-rich free reader for mobile users who need Adobe DRM and reading-position sync. Ranked #3 of 27 in Ebook Reader Software by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mobile readers needing DRM and cloud sync.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMobile readers needing DRM and cloud sync
- Free planYes
- Annotation toolsYes
- Founded2007 · Lugano, Switzerland
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports a broad range of ebook, comic and audiobook formats
- Syncs books, positions, notes and bookmarks through PocketBook Cloud
- Includes Adobe DRM, offline reading, annotations and text-to-speech
Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS and Android rather than a wider platform range
- OPDS catalogs are the listed ecosystem integration
- Optional in-app book purchases add costs beyond the free app
Our verdict on PocketBook Reader
PocketBook Reader is a mobile ebook and audiobook application for readers who want broad file support, Adobe DRM compatibility and continuity across supported devices. It runs on iOS and Android and covers personal libraries as well as books obtained through supported catalogs or purchases. The app suits readers who move between formats, annotate books, listen to audiobooks or need offline access rather than a narrowly focused EPUB reader.
The app is free to install, with optional in-app book purchases. Its free access includes reading tools such as highlights, underlining, comments, notes and bookmarks, along with customizable fonts, colors, backgrounds and margins. Text-to-speech, dictionaries, library search, collections and file organization add practical utility without requiring a separate reading workflow. PocketBook Cloud synchronizes books, reading positions, notes and bookmarks, while offline reading supports access without an active connection.
Format breadth is a central strength. PocketBook Reader supports PDF, EPUB, DjVu, FB2, MOBI, DOCX, RTF, TXT, CHM, HTML, CBZ, CBR and CBT, as well as MP3 and M4B audiobooks. It also supports Adobe DRM-protected ebooks and OPDS network catalogs. The trade-off is platform and ecosystem scope: the listed mobile platforms are iOS and Android, and OPDS is the listed catalog integration. Choose PocketBook Reader if DRM support, varied formats, annotations and cloud synchronization matter most. Readers seeking a broader platform ecosystem or a more specialized service may prefer an alternative.
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PocketBook Reader pricing
PocketBook Reader fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android |
| Supported formats | PDF (Adobe DRM), EPUB (Adobe DRM), DjVu, FB2, FB2.zip, MOBI, DOCX, RTF, TXT, CHM, HTML (Basic), CBZ, CBR, CBT |
| Annotation tools | Yes |
| Reading sync | Yes |
| Offline reading | Yes |
| Library storage | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: OPDS catalogs |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | company.pocketbook.de |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
PocketBook Reader integrations
PocketBook Reader lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- OPDS catalogs
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