Comparison

Reader vs Jackery

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

Head to head
About

Reader

Features
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Reader A clean, distraction-free reading app for the books already on your device. Reader opens the formats your library is actually in — EPUB, plain text, Markdown, FictionBook, Mobipocket, and Kindle files — without requiring an account, a subscription, or an internet connection. Your books stay where they are. Designed for reading Pages are laid out in native text, not a web view. Font size, line spacing, and theme adapt to your preference and look right at any screen size. Rotate freely — Reader reflows to the new dimensions and returns you to the exact sentence you were on. Your whole library, one place Import a book once; Reader keeps it ready to open. Drag a file in from Files or Finder, pick it from the share sheet, or open it directly in place — whichever fits how you work. Focused, not cluttered The interface stays out of the way while you read. A tap brings up the progress bar, chapter title, and navigation. Another tap, and it's gone. Private by design Reader has no network access and requests no permissions beyond the files you explicitly open. Nothing leaves your device.

About

Jackery

Monitor and control your Jackery power stations and solar devices remotely. Track energy data, battery levels, and power flow in real-time. Receive firmware updates and manage device sharing with family.

Highlights
  • Remote device connection
  • System status monitoring
  • Real-time energy data
  • Device control (ON/OFF)
  • Family sharing
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Explore Further With Jackery Solar With the Jackery App, you can: Connect your device or system from anywhere. Monitor system status, real-time flow, energy data and trends, power generation and more. Monitor device status, battery level, remaining time, temperature and more. Control your device or system likes turning ON/OFF power output. Share your device with your family. Monitor input and output power. Get new firmware updates. Compatible Devices: Jackery Explorer 1000 Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus Jackery Homepower 3000 SolarVault 3 Pro SolarVault 3 Pro Max SolarVault 3 Pro Max AC Jackery HomePower 5000 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max Jackery HomePower 3000 Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus Jackery Smart Transfer Switch Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 New Jackery Explorer 1800 Jackery Explorer 1500 New Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 1000 New Jackery Explorer 900 Jackery Explorer 700 Plus Jackery Explorer 600 Plus Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Jackery Explorer 280 Plus Jackery Explorer 240 New Jackery FridgeGuard Jackery SlimPower H1

Screenshots

Reader4 screens
Jackery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Jackery at 15.0 against Reader's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Reader versus Jackery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReaderJackery
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (231 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—231 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小康 刘Jackery

Bugs and requests

Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Jackery

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when refusing privacy settings
  • Login issues and frequent log-outs
  • Inconsistent device status reporting

Requested features

3 requests
  • Push notifications for battery status
  • Ability to toggle between Bluetooth and WiFi
  • Offline mode for remote monitoring

In-app purchases

None

Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Jackery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reader free?
Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jackery free?
Jackery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reader or Jackery have ads?
Neither Reader nor Jackery shows ads.

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