Best ZenReader alternatives: apps like ZenReader - Read ebooks easily

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Updated November 2026

ZenReader is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to ZenReader

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What We Love

  • 👍 Good app, functional
  • 👍 Feature-rich reading app
  • 👍 Can import book sources
  • 👍 Clean interface
  • 👍 Good for listening to books
  • 👍 Customizable content purification
  • 👍 No ads after initial use for listening
  • 👍 Supports custom book sources
  • 👍 Good user experience
  • 👍 Free to use

Room to Improve

  • ❌ Increasing and stubborn ads
  • ❌ Ads for bronze members
  • ❌ Ads when switching apps
  • ❌ Ads on startup and when switching screens
  • ❌ Ads appear after updates
  • ❌ Ads are intrusive and hard to remove
  • ❌ App size is very large
  • ❌ UI and user experience are inferior
  • ❌ Book sources are not compatible
  • ❌ Slow book loading
  • ❌ Frequent ads, even for members
  • ❌ Ads appear suddenly
  • ❌ Paid features like font changes
  • ❌ Book sources are often unavailable
  • ❌ Search results are poor
  • ❌ Book opening shows garbled text
  • ❌ App crashes on iPad mini 3 with iOS 12.5.7
  • ❌ App freezes after receiving calls
  • ❌ Audio playback bugs
  • ❌ Volume button doesn't turn pages
  • ❌ Text overlapping in local TXT files
  • ❌ Slow book shelf loading
  • ❌ Audio playback stops unexpectedly
  • ❌ Cannot repeat previous sections in audio mode
  • ❌ Audio playback doesn't work after phone calls
  • ❌ Audio playback reads in English when set to Chinese
  • ❌ Cannot change reading voice
  • ❌ ProMotion support is missing
  • ❌ Scrolling is not smooth
  • ❌ Limited page turning modes
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小书记—热门小说TXT阅读器 by 冬梅 杨

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Capture inspiration anytime, anywhere with this efficient note-taking app. It supports various note formats, offers robust organization, and synchronizes across multiple platforms for seamless access. Enjoy peace of mind with its secure and reliable design.

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