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adobe-digital-editions · v4.5.12
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5.0
E-book reader
brew install --cask adobe-digital-editions 111
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Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Adobe Digital Editions is a specialized e-book reader designed for Adobe DRM-protected content, offering features like reading, organizing, and managing eBooks. It benefits users who have purchased eBooks from Adobe or other platforms using Adobe DRM.
Reads and manages Adobe DRM-protected e-books.
Maturity: The app is established but shows signs of neglect with no recent updates and persistent privacy concerns.
Community: Community sentiment is largely negative, with mentions highlighting privacy issues and outdated features. Notably, discussions on HN have criticized the app for spying and ineptitude.
Pros
- + Supports Adobe DRM-protected eBooks, essential for users with Adobe purchases.
- + Free to use.
- + Organizes and manages digital libraries effectively.
Cons
- - Privacy concerns and historical issues with spying.
- - Outdated software with limited support.
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