DjVu Reader App Reviews

I tried several readers and this is clearly the best

I can tell the programmer has spent a lot of time making a pretty good reader. The reader opens all dvju files and has a very clear screen for viewing. My favorite part of the app is the file management system. It is very easy to organize files into folders. There are two areas the programmer needs to address. First, although the speed has gotten better, there is still plenty of room for improvement. Second, turning pages still requires hitting a small arow instead of swiping the screen. If the programmer can concentrate on improving these two areas with future updates, this DjVu reader will be 5 stars.

I have tried a couple of "freebie" apps, and they are disasters! I think this app is very creditable. It does crash once in a while, but it seems to be well-constructed and sith time will only improve. So---five stars untill I see somethi g better, which I do not, as yet!

I have used this app for books from archive.org, when their pdf files dont show up in my pdf reader. This really does the trick. I would like to be able to add comments and also to see two pages at a time, when I so choose. But perhaps someday. For now -- Thank you!

That being said, the product seems unpolished. Also, the icon is so ugly. It works for what its made for, and for that I give it 5 stars, but I would prefer a better and cleaner solution.

I enjoy being able to read various books in this format that are otherwise inaccessible to me. The app operates smoothly and is worth the price.

Lets first give the dev credit for creating a native DJVU app for the iPad! Some of the features that I want are actually discussed in the Help file of the app, but still, Id like to see the following: 1. Swipe left and right to turn pages(discussed in the Help file; more memory is used/needed) 2. General UI could be improved, e.g. (1). Pane of your library too small (2). Pane for the outline or TOC too small Regarding the general UI of the app, I recommend the dev to take a look at a PDF reader called "PDF Expert." Very clean and simple UI! I am sure youll pick up some ideas from its simple and clear UI. Finally, thanks very much for creating a DJVU reader for iPad! I read a lot of books--PDF and DJVU--on my iPad. Thats why I am willing to shell out $5.99 for this app! Keep up with the good work, and Ill spread the good word for ya!

Thanks to the developer for giving us this much needed app. I used to view djvu files thru Stanza which is NOT a native viewer. What Stanza does is convert a djvu file into a format it is capable of reading, which is usually a cumbersome and lengthy process, producing a heavy file. I experienced many Stanza crashes. In contrast, Djvu Reader is a native reader, which opens instantly any djvu file (Ive tried at least 20 files without any trouble). The image rendering is superb. Navigation thru the opened file is very smooth, with many options such as zooming, height fit (as opposed to width fit) and single tap page turning (as opposed to swiping). I hesitated a little because of the app price, but the investment is justified if you have many djvu files to read. This app has no rival at all. To the developer I would suggest the possibility for the user to add popup notes. That would be really great!!

Great application, frequently updated and indispensable for DjVU files. Some application limitations are imposed by iOS such as the need to re-save files from Inbox to another folder. Thank you for your hard work!

Earlier, I had written a fairly critical review of this app, complaining that, although performance was good, the UI was very awkward. And I warned the dev not to sacrifice this performance in any updates. Well, the dev has come through in flying colors. The app is as zippy as ever, perhaps zippier than before. And I have the original ipad. Also, the UI has the main improvements I suggested: swipe to turn and status bar hidden. I had mentioned earlier that it was a tie in my mind between Stanza and DjVu Reader. Now, I think DjVu Reader is the clear front-runner. There is a new contender, SoleDjVu now also. It is cheaper, but the UI is very clunky (I have reviewed that app as well), and I recommend DjVu Reader for the time-being despite the higher price. To the dev: Keep up the good work! Dont sacrifice performance, and warn us if the an update is not appropriate for older ipads. Perhaps work on an iPhone version (SoleDjVu has a monopoly on the iPhone currently) or a lite version.

Ive made sure that the djvu reader I found would be worth getting. I am very confident to say that this is app is exceptionally well built. From transferring the files to the iPad to basic reading nothing bad has come out of it. I believe the best part of this app is of course reading djvu formatted files, but the tool available and the UI that really add on to the djvu experience. Thanks creator of this app!

Over the years I have accumulated lots of files in déjà vu format. They have the virtue of being very compact, but it is not easy to find readers capable of handling them. This developer provides a real service by creating an app that not only handles déjà vu files but does it so beautifully. When I first used this app I found a bug. Within an hour of notifying the developer I received a reply, and a couple of weeks later, the app was updated correcting it. The developer clearly loves this app and is determined to make it offer the best user experience possible.

Pros: You dont always need a wifi connection to import files. You can directly import them from your computer to iPad through iTunes which means this app is good when you need to import a lot of files at a time. Cons: 1. I cannot still believe that there is no option or preference button anywhere in a $5.99 application. You should just use it as they made it. 2. This app does not allow you to fix the size of the pages as you flip them and it causes a huge problem, that is, if there is a blank page on your way in your djvu file, it seems that the app tries to detect something (a word, a picture or whatever it is that does not actually exist because you are on a blank page) by enlarging the size of the screen and the size of the page is fixed as it is enlarged for the next pages and the app ends up lagging and finally crashing. 3. Its $5.99. There are tons of great applications for PDF files much better than this app for free or only for a dollar or two but this app charges you so much more just because there are only few apps for djvu files out there. I was actually gonna call Apple to get my $5.99 back but decided to wait and see until they fix the problems and make this app better. Much better. I already bought this app and am regretting but if you are on this page to purchase this application, I hope my review helps. I cannot still believe that those picky users gave this app an average of 4 stars...

This update fixed the vertical scrolling bug and now Djvu Reader is back to being excellent. You can convert your heavy .pdf files to .djvu and read them with ease on this app. The only request I have is to make the app available on iPhone as well for super-convenience. All hail to the developer!

Impossible to get to the next the page with arrows, but only using "go to" option. Im very disappointed with this application.

This application is by far the best reader for pdfs out there, for me a critical feature is retaining zoom and position while still easily turning pages, and Djvu Reader is the only reader that does this! Then Dropbox and FTP server methods of transfer is the icing on the cake.

This app needs (1) two page display in landscape mode, (2) automatic orientation upon rotating the iPad, (3) continuous zoom and scrolling, (4) page transitions. Most of the free PDF apps (eg Adobe reader) have these things. As it is the usability of this app is sub-par. I actually dont mind the price so long as these things get implemented, this app has the potential to be great.

It crashes when yo try to create folders and organize things. One has to keep all items in flat structure. Dont even try this crap.

after opening one of my djvu files, it was dead and never comes back!

..remember document list position and show docs in a bookshelf with names and covers where I could assign particular thumbnail page?