Openlib vs Wikisource Reader
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Openlib
Openlib is an open source app to download and read books from shadow library (Anna’s Archive). The App Has Built In Reader to Read Books. As Anna’s Archive doesn't have an API, the app works by sending requests to Anna’s Archive and parses the response to objects. The app extracts the mirrors from the responses, downloads the book and stores it in the application's document directory. Note : The app requires VPN to function properly . Without VPN the might show the captcha required page even after completing the captcha Main Features: Trending Books Download And Read Books With In-Built Viewer Supports Epub And Pdf Formats Open Books With Your Favourite Ebooks Reader Filter Books Sort Books
Wikisource Reader
Wikisource Reader is an Android app to read public domain and freely licensed works from the Wikisource project. The catalogue of books is fetched from an API. The app is built upon the Myne app with the Reader interface from Readium. Development is supported by the Centre for Internet and Society. Features The following features are currently functional: Explore works: Browse through a list of works which are completely proofread or validated. Filtering works: Filter based on the language or genre of your choice. Search: Search for books by title or author. Downloading books: Download books to your local device for offline access. Share links: Share links to the Wikisource page of each book. Manage local library: Read, delete, and track completion percentage of books in your local library. Customization options: Change font size, look up words, and access a dictionary. Dark and Light mode: Switch between dark and light themes for comfortable reading. Localization support: Use the app in multiple languages. External Links Website: https://cis-india.github.io/wikisource-reader-app Meta Wiki page: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikisource_reader_app Phabricator issue tracker: https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/board/8233/query/all/
| Feature | Openlib | Wikisource Reader |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | Apache-2.0 |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | NotesProductivityDev ToolsEbook Reader | NotesProductivityEbook Reader |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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