Maru - ComicViewer/TextReader

What Maru is for

Maru - ComicViewer/TextReader is a local library reader for comics, ebooks, and other text-based files on Android. It suits readers who keep their own collection rather than relying on a single subscription service, especially if that collection is spread across phone storage, a computer, a NAS, cloud storage, or a server.

What it handles well

• Opens common formats such as PDF and EPUB, along with compressed comic archives including ALZ and EGG.
• Supports image formats such as AVIF and can read files without requiring a separate archive utility.
• Connects to FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and Google Drive for access to remote libraries.
• Offers display modes for long webtoons and two-page manga, with controls for page jumps, spacing, fonts, and backgrounds.
• Includes text-to-speech controls, including playback speed and options to exclude selected characters.

Where it may fit less well

Maru is built around file and folder management, so its interface is more practical than streamlined. Readers with large collections may appreciate the detailed controls and reading history, while people looking for a simple storefront or an automatically curated catalogue may find the range of menus unnecessary. Some of its strengths also depend on how your files are organised and where they are stored.

Ratings and developer

With a 4.85 rating from 57,279 reviews and more than 1,000,000 installs, Maru has a substantial Android user base. It is listed in the Comics category and developed by 마루치아라치. Its strongest match is a reader who wants broad format support, remote-library access, and control over how comics and text are displayed.