# Publi vs handyREADER

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Publi | handyREADER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publi/id1001052347/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handyreader-audiobook-and-ebook/id1558525064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Code Creator, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478346944) | [SilkIdea s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/413936304) |

## What reviewers say

### Publi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publi/id1001052347)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### handyREADER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handyreader-audiobook-and-ebook/id1558525064)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All files. No limits. | $9.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single Book Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,300 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*