Best Tablet eReader App?

FanciFreez · 10-21-2013, 08:36 PM

I know that this has probably been discussed many times before, but what is the most current and favorite eReader App for reading a book on a tablet? I have seen and looked at many.. but I would like your opinions and feedback..

I'm kinda confused..
Thanks in advance..

leebase · 10-21-2013, 08:48 PM

On iOS Marvin has finally ended my lament of the demise of Stanza. I like the iBooks app with its "looks like you are reading a book"...but it has nothing like the configuration options of Marvin.

Kindle reader for those times I'm too lazy to liberate my kindle books.

GoodReader for PDFs

Lee

Xanthe · 10-21-2013, 09:01 PM

I like Moon+ Reader. http://www.moondownload.com/

Firstly, because it handles: txt, html, epub, pdf, mobi, umd, fb2, chm, cbr, cbz, rar, zip or OPDS - which means I don't have to convert books after I strip the DRM.

Secondly, because it allows me a great degree of fine control over how the book appears - from fonts to font size to background to etc.

I never use the native Nook, Kindle or Kobo readers simply because they only have a limited number of font sizes, and the larger increments after the mid-size font are just too drastic. I need slightly larger than the mid-size font, not top-line eye-chart large. They also usually just give you a choice of white, sepia or black backgrounds. I prefer a faint green color, it's easier on my eyes.

Forgot to add, it also lets me access ebooks I've got stored on my NOOK HD's external SD card.

AnemicOak · 10-21-2013, 09:19 PM

Marvin on iPad and for Android either Moon+ Pro or Mantano combined with Calibre Companion. Not sure what's out there for Windows tabs.

DiapDealer · 10-21-2013, 09:22 PM

Mantano for meeeeeee!

FanciFreez · 10-21-2013, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xanthe

I like Moon+ Reader. http://www.moondownload.com/

Firstly, because it handles: txt, html, epub, pdf, mobi, umd, fb2, chm, cbr, cbz, rar, zip or OPDS - which means I don't have to convert books after I strip the DRM.

Secondly, because it allows me a great degree of fine control over how the book appears - from fonts to font size to background to etc.

I never use the native Nook, Kindle or Kobo readers simply because they only have a limited number of font sizes, and the larger increments after the mid-size font are just too drastic. I need slightly larger than the mid-size font, not top-line eye-chart large. They also usually just give you a choice of white, sepia or black backgrounds. I prefer a faint green color, it's easier on my eyes.

Forgot to add, it also lets me access ebooks I've got stored on my NOOK HD's external SD card.

Yes, after looking over many, I kinda am migrating to Moon + Reader, although I haven't used it yet.. but the reviews are great.. my problem with some is I can't figure out how to import books from my Kindle, Kobo and Nook accounts etc.. I just get confused trying to do that.. what's the trick? I need help in that area for sure.. why do they make it so difficult? or am I just kinda dumb.. LOL

jscarbo · 10-21-2013, 11:18 PM

Most ebooks in your Kindle, Kobo and Nook accounts will have DRM-protection. If so, you have to use the registered proprietary app (Kindle, Kobo or Nook) for each of them. You can't import them into Moon+ or any other third party reading app unless you strip the DRM.

Geralt · 10-21-2013, 11:28 PM

ezPDF for PDFs
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d.reader&hl=en

Kindle app for mobi
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...n.kindle&hl=en

I don't really use epub readers. I use calibre and convert to AZW3 always.

stevenaleach · 10-21-2013, 11:31 PM

My vote is for Fbreader, especially since the 2.0 Beta adds .PDF support.

Works with Colordict dictionary and text to speech, has a nice clean interface, scans the sdcard automatically so you don't need to import or add books, loads the last opened book and page when relaunched, good control over fonts and appearance, plus it is a nice small app that doesn't demand a lot of resources - so it runs just fine with the CPU under-clocked (from 1Ghz to 166 mhz).

I've tried Moon+, Coolreader, Aldiko, and several others, but keep coming back to plain old Fbreader.

Teknikal · 10-21-2013, 11:40 PM

I use Mantano premium which I rate very highly for epubs and pdfs but I also use Fabrik Pro which is a lot simpler and lets you keep your books on dropbox it's other advantage is it works with .mobi

I wish Mantano worked with dropbox it would be perfect it's current cloud subscription service just didn't work out for me at all but in every other respect it's excellent.

eschwartz · 10-22-2013, 01:16 AM

Does anyone actually use a Windows device? I know, I know, they are horrible pieces of garbage and total UI fails to boot, but I have a friend who didn't realize and let the T-Mobile clerk con him into getting a Nokia.

I need to know what is the best eReader app for him?

alicepattinson · 10-22-2013, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Marvin on iPad and for Android either Moon+ Pro or Mantano combined with Calibre Companion. Not sure what's out there for Windows tabs.

Hi can Marvin be used on iPhone as well?

Valkrider · 10-22-2013, 02:38 AM

Marvin for iOS hands down.

Istvan diVega · 10-22-2013, 02:48 AM

Moon+ Pro on the tablet, FBreader on the phone.

Blossom · 10-22-2013, 04:52 AM

Mantano! I've been using it since the beginning. It does everything a reader app should. I do subscribe to their Cloud service which is awesome!

I've tried Moon+, Cool Reader, Aldiko, FBReader and a few others and Mantano is the one one that reads external style sheets correctly and still allows you to customize your reading view.

It has collections and you can sort by tags, series, author, title....etc It's well worth the price to buy the full Premium version.

Mantano is the only reader app that has crop for PDFs which is great when you are trying to read one.

I use Mantano with my Dropbox app. I export the books to my epub folder on my device from Dropbox then import them through the app and sort into collections.

It's more than a ereader app it's like having a whole shiny new eReader! I use mine on my new Kindle Fire HDX which equals bliss!

It also supports custom fonts just not custom bold or italic text that shows in the default font still. It is the only issue I have with it. I think Cool Reader is the only one that does allow for italic and bold custom fonts.

10-21-2013, 08:36 PM	#1
FanciFreez Banned Posts: 100 Karma: 577064 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: Kobo Aura HD, KPW2, Nexus 7.2, iPad 4, Nook HD+	Best Tablet eReader App? I know that this has probably been discussed many times before, but what is the most current and favorite eReader App for reading a book on a tablet? I have seen and looked at many.. but I would like your opinions and feedback.. I'm kinda confused.. Thanks in advance.. Last edited by FanciFreez; 10-21-2013 at 08:38 PM.

10-21-2013, 09:01 PM	#3
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	I like Moon+ Reader. http://www.moondownload.com/ Firstly, because it handles: txt, html, epub, pdf, mobi, umd, fb2, chm, cbr, cbz, rar, zip or OPDS - which means I don't have to convert books after I strip the DRM. Secondly, because it allows me a great degree of fine control over how the book appears - from fonts to font size to background to etc. I never use the native Nook, Kindle or Kobo readers simply because they only have a limited number of font sizes, and the larger increments after the mid-size font are just too drastic. I need slightly larger than the mid-size font, not top-line eye-chart large. They also usually just give you a choice of white, sepia or black backgrounds. I prefer a faint green color, it's easier on my eyes. Forgot to add, it also lets me access ebooks I've got stored on my NOOK HD's external SD card. Last edited by Xanthe; 10-21-2013 at 09:06 PM.

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10-21-2013, 08:48 PM	#2
leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,960 Karma: 26738313 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	On iOS Marvin has finally ended my lament of the demise of Stanza. I like the iBooks app with its "looks like you are reading a book"...but it has nothing like the configuration options of Marvin. Kindle reader for those times I'm too lazy to liberate my kindle books. GoodReader for PDFs Lee

10-21-2013, 09:19 PM	#4
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Marvin on iPad and for Android either Moon+ Pro or Mantano combined with Calibre Companion. Not sure what's out there for Windows tabs.

10-21-2013, 09:22 PM	#5
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,357 Karma: 203720150 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Mantano for meeeeeee!

10-21-2013, 11:18 PM	#7
jscarbo Addict Posts: 220 Karma: 1075434 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Costa Rica Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle PW2, Nook HD+, Nexus 7	Most ebooks in your Kindle, Kobo and Nook accounts will have DRM-protection. If so, you have to use the registered proprietary app (Kindle, Kobo or Nook) for each of them. You can't import them into Moon+ or any other third party reading app unless you strip the DRM.

10-21-2013, 11:28 PM	#8
Geralt Witcher Posts: 933 Karma: 7321117 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swamp. Slaying Drowners. Device: Kindle PW2	ezPDF for PDFs https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d.reader&hl=en Kindle app for mobi https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...n.kindle&hl=en I don't really use epub readers. I use calibre and convert to AZW3 always.

10-21-2013, 11:31 PM	#9
stevenaleach Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 134116 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Android Tablet	My vote is for Fbreader, especially since the 2.0 Beta adds .PDF support. Works with Colordict dictionary and text to speech, has a nice clean interface, scans the sdcard automatically so you don't need to import or add books, loads the last opened book and page when relaunched, good control over fonts and appearance, plus it is a nice small app that doesn't demand a lot of resources - so it runs just fine with the CPU under-clocked (from 1Ghz to 166 mhz). I've tried Moon+, Coolreader, Aldiko, and several others, but keep coming back to plain old Fbreader.

10-21-2013, 11:40 PM	#10
Teknikal Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 5264318 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belfast Device: Sony T1, Note Pro 12.2, Honor 10	I use Mantano premium which I rate very highly for epubs and pdfs but I also use Fabrik Pro which is a lot simpler and lets you keep your books on dropbox it's other advantage is it works with .mobi I wish Mantano worked with dropbox it would be perfect it's current cloud subscription service just didn't work out for me at all but in every other respect it's excellent.

10-22-2013, 01:16 AM	#11
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Does anyone actually use a Windows device? I know, I know, they are horrible pieces of garbage and total UI fails to boot, but I have a friend who didn't realize and let the T-Mobile clerk con him into getting a Nokia. I need to know what is the best eReader app for him?

10-22-2013, 02:38 AM	#13
Valkrider Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 1250000 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kobo Libra, iPadAir2, PRS600, iPhone 6, iPod, Palm TX	Marvin for iOS hands down.

10-22-2013, 02:48 AM	#14
Istvan diVega Inharmonious Posts: 416 Karma: 2157616 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Sony PRS-950, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1	Moon+ Pro on the tablet, FBreader on the phone.

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10-22-2013, 04:52 AM	#15
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Mantano! I've been using it since the beginning. It does everything a reader app should. I do subscribe to their Cloud service which is awesome! I've tried Moon+, Cool Reader, Aldiko, FBReader and a few others and Mantano is the one one that reads external style sheets correctly and still allows you to customize your reading view. It has collections and you can sort by tags, series, author, title....etc It's well worth the price to buy the full Premium version. Mantano is the only reader app that has crop for PDFs which is great when you are trying to read one. I use Mantano with my Dropbox app. I export the books to my epub folder on my device from Dropbox then import them through the app and sort into collections. It's more than a ereader app it's like having a whole shiny new eReader! I use mine on my new Kindle Fire HDX which equals bliss! It also supports custom fonts just not custom bold or italic text that shows in the default font still. It is the only issue I have with it. I think Cool Reader is the only one that does allow for italic and bold custom fonts.