When comparing Icecream Ebook Reader vs FBReader, the Slant community recommends FBReader for most people. In the question“What are the best desktop readers?” FBReader is ranked 6th while Icecream Ebook Reader is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose FBReader is:
FBReader features an in built eBook store for users to download eBooks onto their devices through the app.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Clean, customizable UI
The application has an easy to use and understand interface with important features such as search always within easy reach at the top.
The interface can also be customized to best suit wishes. For example, font size can be changed, there's choice between single and double column view when reading books, or table and bookshelf view when managing the library.
Pro Pleasant reading experience
The app tracks how much of the book has been read, jumping between chapters or bookmarks can be done with a few clicks, and there's even a distraction-free mode that takes away all the interface and allows focusing on the book.
Pro It is much more lighter than Adobe Digital Editions, Calibre, etc.
So, Icecream ebook reader will work faster.
Pro Built in eBook store
FBReader features an in built eBook store for users to download eBooks onto their devices through the app.
Pro Simple and fast
FBReader, while offering many options is simple in design, with that allowing for fast use.
Pro Books can be saved to SD card
Pro Cloud sync
FBReader has built in Google Drive sync for the users files, allowing them to store their eBooks online, not taking up room on their local storage.
Cons
Con Requires PRO version for basic functionality
PRO version of the reader is required for reading without gigantic "Buy Me" billboard shoved in face every minute for 10 seconds. Oh and it's needed to copy and paste and edit.
Con Can't read Kindle books
Con Cannot search for books on a SD card
Con No light mode
Unusable if you have astigmatism.
Con UI is bad
User interface is confusing and ugly.