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ReadEra vs Readwide: catalog facts
ReadEra	Readwide
Free Free to download and use without ads, according to the developer.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Android, iOS	Android
Opens EPUB, MOBI, PDF, DjVu, Word, FB2 and comic files Reads books directly from ZIP and RAR archives	Opens many formats, including HWP/HWPX and comic archives Reading history search and bookmarks
Closed source Mobile only, with no desktop version	Young project with a small user base Android only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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