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Freading

Freading

by Library Ideas, LLC

2.9K ratings
125 reviews
📚 Education
📚 Books
Free

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Released
December 17, 2011
Updated
June 25, 2026

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Developer

Library Ideas, LLC
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About

This app allows users to read EPUB and PDF books downloaded from participating libraries. It supports Adobe DRM and offers a comfortable reading experience with features like page turning and adjustable text size.

✓Read EPUB and PDF books
✓Adobe DRM support
✓Tap or swipe page turning
✓Remembers last page read
✓Selectable text size
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What users say about Freading

Reviews of Freading are mostly negative: the Books app is rated 4.6/5 from 2.9K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, wide selection of books. Top complaints: frequent crashes and bugs, difficult to navigate and use. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to use
  • 📚Wide selection of books
  • 🕰No late fees

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 📱Difficult to navigate and use
  • 🔍Poor search and discovery
  • 📚Limited book selection
  • 🔒Login and authentication issues
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What's New in Freading

3.5

June 25, 2026

Misc. bug fixes.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Never works, never has

The app will not accept my log on info even though it is accepted through the library/freading.com. I am getting rid of the app… again.
GGmaK50

Not user friendly

This app is horrendous. It does not work. The app developers make it impossible to read the downloads.
KKeepcalmanddontusethisapp

Doesn’t work

I cannot get this app to download the books for me to read. They said they’re downloaded, but they already in the library. It also keeps telling me to sign in even though I am and then sometimes it force closes.
KK6309

Poorly written

This app freezes and jumps around all over the place. Why would any publisher, library, or author choose this format?
PPFS-Ohio

Download failure

Just tried downloading a book and the pages will not download, blank pages.
DSdisgusted student
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Books fail to download or open

Bug

App crashes when trying to access downloaded books

Bug

Login process is unreliable and inconsistent

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Requested Features

4 requests

Improve app stability and reliability

Feature

Enhance user interface and navigation

Feature

Expand book selection and search capabilities

Feature

Streamline login and authentication process

Feature

FAQ

What is the Freading application?

The Freading application is designed for reading EPUB and PDF books. It is specifically developed for users of the Freading Ebook Service, which is provided to libraries worldwide.

How do I get books to read in Freading?

You need to be a registered cardholder of a participating library. Use your library's website to download books directly into the Freading application.

Does Freading support DRM?

Yes, the Freading application fully supports Adobe DRM and uses Adobe ID for authentication to ensure secure access to borrowed books.

What reading features does Freading offer?

The app provides a good reading experience with features such as tap or swipe to turn pages, automatically remembering the last page you read, and the ability to select your preferred text size.

Is Freading free to use?

The Freading application itself is free to use. The Freading Ebook Service is provided to libraries, and end users access it through their library cards.