Rocinante

Rocinante

Fast, private, and native client for the BookWyrm literary social network.

ferlagod Reading Social Network

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Description

Rocinante is a native Android client for connecting to any BookWyrm instance, the federated social network for readers. Designed with a focus on privacy and performance, it allows you to manage your reading habits without relying on closed platforms or algorithms.

Key features:
- Timeline interaction (ActivityPub): post updates, reply, and like.
- Library management: organize books in default shelves (To Read, Reading, Read).
- Progress tracking: update read pages synchronized with the server.
- Local reminders: configurable daily notifications from the device, without network usage, to encourage reading habits.
- Community exploration: view reviews, currently reading books, and other users' profiles.
- Free and open-source software: transparent code under GPLv3 license, with no trackers or proprietary dependencies.

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeNet

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.1.7 current
c8259ad5f32dd2d5…
2026-07-26 16 MB API 26
1.1.6
658cb28561d0b7c2…
2026-07-23 16 MB API 26
1.1.5
d3576f2f6d2fe686…
2026-07-13 16 MB API 26

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • CameraTake photos and videos.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • rocinante.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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