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Readwide vs Areada: catalog facts
Readwide	Areada
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Android	Android
Opens many formats, including HWP/HWPX and comic archives Reading history search and bookmarks	Reads EPUB, PDF, TXT and FB2, including books inside archives Works offline from local folders
Young project with a small user base Android only	Android only Notes are basic plain text
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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