From 4a26ca3667ead744541272cb6974f990d34f20bf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpirnay Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:50:41 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add e-reader comparison section to README Added a section comparing different e-reader options with pros and cons. --- README.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ff55d8a7..3b36ffbc 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -23,3 +23,18 @@ Therefore this branch focuses on real fixes and real improvements while trying t - Book information screen - Reading ruler - ... + +# Choosing the _right_ reader... + +Your usecase might be completely different from mine, so I try to give an overview of the different reader flavors to my best knowledge. If you know of more variants / have more information, then let me know + +Last update: April, 8th, 2026 + +| Reader | Visual appeal | Functionality | Formats | Pros | Cons | Custom fonts | CJK | Bluetooth | +| ------------------------------------ | ------------- | ------------- | ------- | ---- | ---- | ------------ | --- | --- | +| [Stock](https://www.xteink.com) | Okay | Reader | XTC, EPUB, TXT | Frequent official updates | Lot of rendering issues | Yes | Yes | Yes | +| [THIS FORK: CrossPoint ++](https://github.com/jpirnay/crosspoint-reader) | Okay | Calibre Wireless support; Proper KOReader progress sync; Wi-Fi transfer; Book Info; Clock, Weather Info | EPUB, XTC, TXT | Faster integration of functionality | Small team | No | No | No | +| [CrossPoint](https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader) | Okay | Calibre Wireless support; Limited KOReader progress sync; Wi-Fi transfer | EPUB, XTC, TXT | Biggest community | Least common denominator approach | No | No | No | +| [CrossPet](https://github.com/trilwu/crosspet) | Excellent, Playful | Virtual pet motivator; mini-games | EPUB, TXT | | Higher battery drain, Small team, bloaty | Yes | Yes | Yes | +| [Papyrix](https://github.com/pliashkou/papyrix) | Minimalist | Calibre Wireless support; exFAT support | EPUB, FB2, MD, TXT | A lot of good ideas | Small team | Yes | Yes | Yes | +| [PlusPoint](https://github.com/ngxson/pluspoint-reader) | Okay | Experimental | EPUB, TXT, JS Apps | Support for custom JS apps; better RTC | Based on older code, small team | Yes | Yes | No |