Stanza Redux vs Vellum Reader

Stanza Redux is a free, open-source ebook reader that brings your EPUB library to life. Import books from your device, browse and download from public domain catalogs, and enjoy a beautifully customizable reading experience. POWERFUL READER Read EPUB books with smooth animated page turns, adjustable fonts, and multiple reading themes including Light, Dark, and Sepia. Customize line spacing, character spacing, word spacing, margins, and text alignment to create your perfect reading environment. YOUR LIBRARY, ORGANIZED Import EPUB files from your device or download books directly from online catalogs. Your library displays cover art, author names, and reading progress at a glance. Search, sort, and manage your collection with ease. BROWSE PUBLIC DOMAIN CATALOGS Discover thousands of free books from curated sources like Standard Ebooks, Project Gutenberg, and Ebooks Gratuits. Browse by category, search by title or author, and download books directly into your library. Add your own OPDS catalog feeds for even more choices. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Stanza Redux remembers your reading position in every book. Bookmark important passages, add notes, and navigate with a full table of contents. Your progress is always saved automatically. READING YOUR WAY Choose from a selection of fonts including serif, sans-serif, and custom typefaces. Adjust font size from 50% to 300%. Fine-tune line height, word spacing, character spacing, and page margins with quick-access controls right in the reader. OPEN AND FREE Stanza Redux is open-source software licensed under the GPL. No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions. Your books are yours.

Vellum is a minimalistic and elegant book reader designed for readers who appreciate a classy, distraction-free reading experience on iPhone and iPad. Your Personal Library Import your favorite books and documents with ease. Vellum supports PDF, EPUB, TXT, and RTF files. Smart metadata extraction automatically pulls titles, authors, and cover images from your PDFs. Organize Your Way • Create custom collections to group your reading • Mark favorites for quick access • Search and sort your library effortlessly • Track your reading progress across all documents A Beautiful Reading Experience • Choose from 8 elegant fonts including Georgia, Palatino, and Baskerville • 4 page themes: Light, Sepia, Dark, and Black (OLED) • Adjustable font size, line spacing, margins, and text alignment • Tap edges to turn pages or swipe naturally Thoughtful Features • Search Public Domains like "Project Gutenberg" and "StandardEbooks" for thousands of classics to import to your library • Automatic progress saving — pick up right where you left off • Bookmarks to mark important pages • Keep Screen Awake mode for uninterrupted reading • Visual progress bar and page numbers • Continue Reading section for quick access to current books • Utilize the AI recommendation feature to get book suggestions based on the current works in your library Five Beautiful App Themes Personalize Vellum with Sepia, Midnight, Ocean, Forest, or Lavender accent themes. Privacy First Vellum respects your privacy completely. All your books and reading data stay on your device. No accounts required. No data collection. Just you and your books. Download Vellum and rediscover the joy of reading.