# FBReader vs ePub Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FBReader at 52% against ePub Reader's 0%. FBReader also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (128 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FBReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ePub Reader sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FBReader holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FBReader has 128 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of FBReader's written reviews are positive against 0% of ePub Reader's.

FBReader ships an update monthly, ePub Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FBReader | ePub Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fbreader-epub-and-fb2-reader/id1067172178/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-opener/id6748608118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **52.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FBReader.ORG Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067172177) | [James Reed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826542240) |

## What reviewers say

### FBReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fbreader-epub-and-fb2-reader/id1067172178)

A fast and versatile e-book reader supporting multiple formats like ePub, Kindle, and fb2. It offers cloud syncing for reading progress and a customizable interface. Upgrade to unlock unlimited library access and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Supports ePub, Kindle azw3, fb2, RTF, Word, HTML, and text, ePub3 and Readium LCP DRM support, Cloud syncing of library and reading positions, Customizable appearance and behavior options, Direct opening of downloaded files, Free version with library limits

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FBReader Full Edition | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth reading experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💡 Customizable font, margin, and layout options
- 🔒 Secure syncing across devices
- 🎨 Retro background textures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Lack of advanced organization features (folders, shelves)
- 🚫 No PDF support
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and book discovery
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Google Drive
- Deletion of books from library
- Formatting problems with large footnotes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Vertical scrolling mode
- Improved bookmark and annotation tools
- Ability to add/change book covers
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Better library management (read/unread, collections)


### ePub Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-opener/id6748608118)

An intuitive e-book reader supporting EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, and DOCX. Customize fonts, text size, and themes. The Pro version offers night mode, unlimited books, and easier importing.

**Highlights:** Supports EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, DOCX, Customizable font, size, and themes, Night mode (Pro version), Unlimited book additions (Pro version), Wi-Fi, iTunes, and app importing (Pro version), Recently opened books access

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FBReader free?

FBReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ePub Reader free?

ePub Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FBReader or ePub Reader?

FBReader is rated higher. FBReader averages 3.7 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while ePub Reader averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FBReader or ePub Reader have ads?

Neither FBReader nor ePub Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FBReader or ePub Reader?

FBReader ships an update monthly, and ePub Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, FBReader was updated on October 15, 2026 and ePub Reader on October 17, 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.*