Comparison

Publi vs handyREADER

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Publi

Access an extensive digital library with over 1000 titles, featuring multimedia content and interactive elements. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, backgrounds, and note-taking capabilities. Download books for offline access and organize your personal collection.

Highlights
  • Multimedia content (audio, video, animations)
  • Interactive checklists
  • Offline reading support
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Note-taking and highlighting
  • Organized digital library
Features
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mKnihy v Publi nabízí kromě běžného textu a obrázků multimediální obsah (mp3 audio, mp4 video, animace) a mohou být obohaceny o interaktivní checklisty. Knihy zobrazuji v elektronické knihovně s více než 1000 tituly. Některé jsou volně dostupné a jiné přístupné po zalogování do uživatelského účtu. Vyhledávám je v seznamu publikací rozčleněných do kategorií. Pro čtení bez připojení k internetu dokáži stáhnout knihu do zařízení. Své knihy pak vidíte ve vlastní poličce „Moje knihy“. Přečtu formáty HTML (mKniha), ePub a PDF v šifrované i nešifrované podobě. Umím je zobrazit v přívětivém responzivním designu, který se přizpůsobí velikosti displeje zařízení. Pro pohodlné čtení nabízím možnosti knihu si přizpůsobit (změna velikosti a barva písma, fontu nebo pozadí knihy). Rychle listuji, pamatuji si rozečtené kapitoly a posledně navštívená místa. Jednotlivé pasáže knihy dokáži podtrhnout, zvýraznit volitelnou barvou, udělat si poznámky nebo přímo výtah z textu. Následně je umím seskupovat, sdílet nebo zaslat na zvolený e-mail. Seznamy s položkami automaticky odkazuji na stranu textu v publikaci. Navíc umožňuji přístup do galerie všech obrázků, videí a vzorců obsažených v knize. Čtěte s Publi odkudkoli a kdykoli.

About

handyREADER

This app provides a distraction-free experience for reading eBooks and listening to audiobooks. It supports a wide range of formats and integrates with cloud storage, allowing you to access your personal library offline.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple eBook and audiobook formats
  • EPUB and smart PDF reading
  • Audiobooks from folders or ZIP archives
  • Files app and iCloud integration
  • Automatic position memory
  • Dark mode
  • Sleep timer
Features
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Read, listen and translate your own books. Turn almost any DRM-free book into an audiobook with natural AI voices – or free with your device's voices – translate it into 88 languages, and take it with you on Apple Watch. handyREADER is a clean and focused app for reading eBooks and listening to audiobooks — without distractions, unnecessary complexity, or ecosystem lock-in. Audiobooks and translations from your own books • Create an audiobook from almost any DRM-free book or document: EPUB, PDF, TXT, DOC/DOCX, RTF, HTML, MOBI, PDB and more. • System quality converts right on your device with the voices built into iOS — no credits needed. Meanwhile you can lock the screen or read something else. • Medium and Expert qualities use natural AI voices on our server. Play a voice sample first; the exact price in credits is always shown before you confirm. • Translate a book into one of 88 languages. You get a new EPUB next to the original that keeps its layout, pictures, italics and notes. • A notification tells you when the result is ready, and it’s saved right next to the original book. • Credits come in packs as in-app purchases, never expire and are shared by your devices through iCloud. Built around simplicity, offline access, and your own library, handyREADER lets you open books from Files, iCloud, external storage, or local folders and enjoy them your way. EPUB, smart PDF flow, audiobooks in folders or ZIP archives, and even older formats like PDB are all supported in one lightweight app designed around your books — not someone else’s platform. Whether you prefer reading quietly at night or listening on the go, handyREADER keeps the experience simple, calm, and comfortable. Features include: • Support for many eBook and audiobook formats • EPUB and smart PDF reading • Audiobooks from folders or ZIP archives • Audiobooks created from your own books • Book translations into 88 languages • Audiobooks on Apple Watch, even without your iPhone • Full integration with the Files app and iCloud • Automatic position memory • Dark mode for comfortable night reading • Sleep timer with gentle fade-out • Short rewind when you resume playback • Lightweight, distraction-free interface handyREADER is designed to stay out of your way and let your books take center stage. Enjoy reading and listening for free, with optional unlimited access for people who want an even smoother experience and would like to support independent development. Audiobooks in Medium and Expert quality and book translations are paid with credits. Listening on Apple Watch requires unlimited access or an unlocked book. Please convert and translate only books you have the right to use. Your books. Your choice. Terms of Use: https://www.silkidea.com/en/legal/handyreader/terms/ License Agreement (EULA): https://www.silkidea.com/en/legal/handyreader/license/ Privacy Policy: https://www.silkidea.com/en/legal/handyreader/privacy/

Screenshots

Publi4 screens
handyREADER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Publi at none against handyREADER's 8. Publi also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). handyREADER's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. handyREADER sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Publi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Publi against 5.0 for handyREADER. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Publi ships an update every 3 months, handyREADER fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Publi versus handyREADER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPublihandyREADER
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCode Creator, s.r.o.SilkIdea s.r.o.

Customer experience

Publi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

handyREADER

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Publi

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

handyREADER

Subscriptions1
  • All files. No limits.$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • 100 Credits$0.99
  • Single Book Access$0.99
  • 500 Credits$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 1,100 Credits$9.99
  • 2,300 Credits$19.99
  • Lifetime Access$24.99
  • 6,000 Credits$49.99

Questions

Is Publi free?
Publi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is handyREADER free?
handyREADER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Publi or handyREADER?
Publi and handyREADER are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Publi or handyREADER have ads?
Neither Publi nor handyREADER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Publi or handyREADER?
Publi ships an update every 3 months, and handyREADER fortnightly. Most recently, Publi was updated on November 6, 2026 and handyREADER on November 7, 2026.

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