EinkBro vs Komelia
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
EinkBro
It's a lightweight browser to provide powerful features designed for Eink devices. E-Ink specific features * pageUp / pageDown / Back button on toolbar * Physical volume keys for pageUp/pageDown * Tapping on screen left/right edge for pageUp/Down (finger button on toolbar) * Desktop mode feature * All icons in high contrast colors * Tab count count toolbar * Font size change button * Bold font button * Reader mode * Vertical Read mode Basic UI/Handling: * optimized for one hand handling (toolbar at bottom) * tab control (switch, open, close unlimited tabs) * full material design * fullscreen browsing (optional) * navigation button in fullscreen mode * fast toggle for most important settings * advanced gesture control for toolbar and navigation button Some nice extra features: * small size * search on site * open links in background * Websearch (from marked text context menu) * screenshots of the whole website * share/save as PDF * open links in other apps (for example YouTube) Permissions that may be used * INTERNET: it's a browser, so it's expected. * READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: for saving web page as PDF or epub file, and for downloading files. * INSTALL_SHORTCUT: to install web shortcuts on Home. * ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: when using some navigation web site, or some web service that needs location, these permissions are needed.
Komelia
Komelia is a client application for Komga, a media server for your comics, manga, BDs, magazines and eBooks. Organize your CBZ, CBR, PDF and EPUB files in different libraries, collections or reading lists. Manage edit metadata for your series and books. Read your books using built-in reader.
| Feature | EinkBro | Komelia |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | Apache-2.0 |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | Ebook ReaderBrowser | NotesMedia PlayerEbook ReaderVideoBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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