Now on the App Store Your library. Your files. Your rules.

Designed for every story worth keeping

Build the digital library you've always wanted, where every book, comic, and manga lives in one reading app.

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Andrea Reader library overview on iPad
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Your whole library lives on your own server, and only what you're reading takes up space on your device.

Storage, solved.

Connect any remote server, download only what you want, and free up space when you're done — covers, progress and metadata always stay.

99% of a book's size can leave your device — it keeps only the cover, progress & metadata

Download a book, read it, then remove the file to free the space — the cover, your reading progress, stats and metadata always stay.

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    Connect a server iCloud, WebDAV, SMB, SFTP or OPDS — in seconds.
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    Download & read Fetch any book from your server straight into the app.
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    Free up space Remove the local file — one tap to restore it later.
DRM-free by design.

Your books should stay yours.

Enjoy the freedom to shape your books, collections, and reading settings exactly the way you want.

Andrea Reader on iPhone showing a customized library cover view
Andrea Reader on iPhone showing a grid of books in the library
Andrea Reader on iPhone showing library design customization
Andrea Reader on iPhone showing reading settings

Add books in seconds

Import books in one tap, then organize your library and start reading with a setup that feels completely yours.

Scan book Turn physical books into digital in seconds
Quick Read Start reading with a single tap
Import books Bring your existing library and new content together

Andrea Reader starts with a clean and elegant interface, but it can evolve into a deeper and more advanced workspace whenever you want. Customize the experience to match the way you read.

Quick look at Andrea Reader's features

Build your library your way

Easy for casual readers, powerful enough for large libraries, with collections, sections, smart stats, and progress tracking that make your library feel alive.

Sections inside collections

Create colored sections, reorder them freely, and move books between them with ease. Perfect for creating custom reading lists.

Collection stats & progress

Track progress across collections and sections, and see how your library grows over time.

A powerful reader, built to feel smooth

Read books, manga, and comics in one place with fast rendering, smooth navigation, and a powerful reader that makes every page a pleasure to turn.

One reader for every format

Enjoy CBZ, CBR, EPUB, PDF, and more in a reader designed to feel fast, smooth, and effortless.

Custom gestures & transitions

Make reading feel exactly the way you want, with full control over navigation and page turning.

Stats, progress & customization

Every book has its own stats and reading progress, with options to customize details like its thumbnail and appearance.

Advanced tools for serious libraries

Clean by design, powerful underneath, with everything you need to organize, edit, and manage large libraries.

Limitless reading settings

Use default settings or create your own, then apply them to collections or individual books exactly the way you want.

Create custom omnibuses

Merge multiple books into a single volume , reorder pages, remove the ones you do not need, and build your own custom omnibus.

Smart rename

Use advanced rename rules and regex to clean up filenames, remove clutter like hashes or dates, and keep your entire library consistent.

Everything you always wanted in a reader

Import your own books and build a personal library that is fully yours. No store lock-in, no ecosystem restrictions, just your files, your collection, your rules.

DRM-Free Library

Import and manage your own books without store restrictions or platform lock-in, so your collection stays fully under your control.

  • Full ownership
  • Personal library
  • Works offline

Multi-format support

Read comics, manga, EPUB, PDF, TXT, CBZ, CBR and more in one place, with reading settings tuned for very different kinds of content.

  • Comics, manga, books & PDF
  • One reader, no conversions
  • Tuned for comfortable reading

Structure & power tools

Shape large libraries with collections, sections, and custom layouts — then go further with omnibus editing, smart rename, and advanced selection.

  • Collections & sections
  • Omnibus & smart rename
  • Sorting & filtering

Reading Insights

Follow progress, sessions, time spent, favorite pages, remaining content, and detailed activity across books, sections, and full collections.

  • Progress tracking
  • Reading sessions
  • Stats & analytics
Available in 10 languages English · Español · 中文 · Français · Deutsch · 日本語 · Português · العربية · 한국어 · हिन्दी
Why Andrea Reader

Your library, not a store's

Most reading apps lock you into their store and their formats. Andrea Reader is built the opposite way — around the files you already own.

Andrea Reader Typical store readers
Import your own files (CBZ, CBR, EPUB, PDF…)
DRM-free — you own your library
Comics, manga & books in one app Limited
Organize large libraries (collections, sections) Limited
Connect remote servers (WebDAV, SMB, SFTP, OPDS)
Works fully offline Varies
No store lock-in, no ecosystem
Free to download & use
DRM-free your files, your rules
7+ formats, one reader
iPhone · iPad native iOS & iPadOS

Frequently asked questions

Is Andrea Reader free?

Yes. Andrea Reader is free to download and use, with an optional premium upgrade for advanced features, deeper customization, and extra tools.

What can I read with Andrea Reader?

Andrea Reader is built for comics, manga, EPUB, PDF, TXT, CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR, and more, all inside one modern reading experience.

How do I add books to my library?

You can import files from your device, scan books and create them digitally, or open them instantly in quick reading mode without permanently adding them to your library.

Does Andrea Reader include a bookstore?

No. Andrea Reader is a DRM-free reader focused on your own library, so you import and organize your own books instead of buying them inside the app.

Is it beginner-friendly?

Yes. Andrea Reader is designed to feel clean and simple by default, while advanced settings and power tools stay available for readers who want more control.

Can I organize large collections and long series?

Absolutely. You can create collections, sections, custom covers, flexible layouts, and smart sorting options to keep even very large libraries easy to manage.