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Readwide vs ReadBear: catalog facts
Readwide	ReadBear
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Android	Android
Opens many formats, including HWP/HWPX and comic archives Reading history search and bookmarks	Reads PDF and CBZ comic files in one app Many reading options: layout, theme, spacing, language
Young project with a small user base Android only	EPUB support is described as unfinished Small, young project with one main developer
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it 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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