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Android Apps > Books & Reference > FBReader: Calibre connection
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FBReader: Calibre connection

by FBReader.ORG Limited · Books & Reference · Free
On Google Play since February 2012 · Data updated 2026-10-26

FBReader: Calibre connection is made and published by FBReader.ORG Limited. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with FBReader.ORG Limited. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to FBReader.ORG Limited and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

Established
Rating on Google Play
3.61
1,350 ratings
Installs
250 thousand
Last updated
June 21, 2015
Ads
No ads
Size
169.2 KB

FBReader: Calibre connection has 250 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.6 stars from 1,350 ratings.

Official page on Google Play

Pros & Cons

  • Free, no-cost enhancement for Calibre users
  • Direct Calibre server integration for seamless library access
  • Local network discovery avoids cloud dependencies
  • Lightweight plugin with a small footprint
  • Limited to Calibre OPDS catalogs; lacks broader network/catalog support
  • Relies on WiFi permissions for discovery, which may raise privacy considerations for some users

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on FBReader: Calibre connection for Android

★★★★★ A Google User · Mar 3, 2013
FBR 2001 ;) FBREADER pre suggestions, plus... I have used this program on Windows $0, All FBR downloads in the past are clean, I know the general rule by Geometer is all plugins or bonus add-ons are different downloads & separate installations. Google play or Android market has everything however it's not the best navigation system in the world. What slows the adding of plugins is all the icons are the same... knowing your not interested in 1 plugin with everything (and I agree, why install if never used), you make a numbered list. 0 is the FB Reader main .exe .apk and 01 through whatever have a static number that never changes & you make new icons that include said number (by script=easy). Also, every new app added will update all your older app descriptions. This would make it faster for new installation and upgrades.... I have not run this android version yet, limited time right now, 5 star early! I miss the right mouse button on phones/tablets, copy, cut, paste... screenshots, full or sections, extract all images, text, urls, author info, etc... bookmarks, last viewed files, unlimited history... highlighting text with different colors, searchable by color & keyword. Sidenotes. Tks, FIBER0PTIC/FBR, Teh HUMBLE Guys, Napalm, & Worship
★★★★☆ A Google User · Nov 12, 2014
Caliber may be popular But it's NOT the only OPDS server. Don't call it a Caliber plugin unless it's for adding wireless device sync or such.
★★★★★ A Google User · Feb 13, 2013
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★☆☆☆☆ Thom Bone · Dec 22, 2024
REAL BUMMER THAT IT NO LONGER WORKS ON NEWER ANDROID VERSIONS.
★☆☆☆☆ A Google User · Apr 16, 2015
Sadly... not working on my Note 4 I have been a fan of this app until moving to the Note 4. I cannot get my Caliber Content Server recognized. It worked on my old phone. Not on my new one. Is there a forum I can go for help on this? I'm dropping this to 1 star until I fix it.
★☆☆☆☆ Elliot Jenner · Sep 7, 2016
Does not work. Nothing I did would make my tablet and Caliber talk to each other or acknowledge each other's existence. Not even any incompatibility messages, just a continued instance that there is no catalog to connect to.
★★☆☆☆ A Google User · Jul 9, 2015
Confused I love FBR Reader, it has done everything required. I've upgraded to Premium, and now I'm encountering features that I'm unsure whether I need them or not. I don't know what Caliber is, or DJU. I just want to read books with no fuss, preferably offline. I could do that better with FBR free. Still love the main App, though.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By FBReader.ORG Limited, from Google Play

“Easy connect FBReader to (local) Calibre server”

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Description by FBReader.ORG Limited Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
A plugin for FBReader. If this plugin is installed FBReader can scan local network for OPDS catalogs (e.g., provided by Calibre book server).

Requires WiFi permissions.
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
0
App size
169.2 KB
Needs Android
2.3+
Content rating
High

Technologies used by FBReader: Calibre connection

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
1.2.1
Launched
February 2012
  • Jun 21, 2015UpdateVersion 1.2.1
  • Nov 24, 2014Installs100,000+ installs
  • Oct 8, 2014UpdateVersion 1.2
  • Sep 11, 2013Installs50,000+ installs
  • Aug 18, 2012Installs10,000+ installs
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
22
Play install range
100+ thousand
Launched
February 2012

Installs over time

FBReader: Calibre connection has been installed 250 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 22 times.

Rankings

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About the app and developer

About FBReader: Calibre connection

FBReader: Calibre connection is a books & reference app developed by FBReader.ORG Limited.

Install Statistics

FBReader: Calibre connection has been downloaded 250 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 22 times.

User Ratings

FBReader: Calibre connection is rated 3.61 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.4 thousand ratings.

App Information

FBReader: Calibre connection is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 169.23 kB. The latest APK version available is 1.2.1. The last update was on June 21, 2015.

Technical Requirements

FBReader: Calibre connection requires Android 2.3+ or higher. The app has a content rating of High Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since February 2012.

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