# Serial Reader vs Gutenberg Reader + Many Books

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Serial Reader at 95% against Gutenberg Reader + Many Books's 45%. Serial Reader also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). Gutenberg Reader + Many Books's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Serial Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Gutenberg Reader + Many Books asks for nothing beyond the download.

Serial Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Serial Reader has 4.1K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Serial Reader's written reviews are positive against 45% of Gutenberg Reader + Many Books's.

Serial Reader ships an update every 3 months, Gutenberg Reader + Many Books every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Serial Reader | Gutenberg Reader + Many Books |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serial-reader-daily-book-bits/id1077180804/reviews)** | [3.6 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutenberg-reader-plus-many-books/id1294103623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 119 |
| Positive reviews | **95.2% of reviews** | 44.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Schmitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/832063887) | [Haven Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291655261) |

## What reviewers say

### Serial Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serial-reader-daily-book-bits/id1077180804)

Read classic literature in daily, manageable segments. This app breaks down over 900 books into daily issues, each readable in 20 minutes or less, helping you build reading habits and tackle lengthy classics. Customize your reading experience with various themes, fonts, and sync options.

**Highlights:** Daily book installments, Over 900 classic books, Serialize your own EPUBs, Sync with Goodreads/Readwise, Word lookup, Reading streaks and badges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar - Essay | $1.99 | one-time |
| Serial Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - Short Story | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - Novel | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - Epic | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bite-sized reading
- 📚 Wide selection of classics
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💰 Free with affordable premium upgrade
- 🎉 Motivating achievements and badges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues across devices
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🕰️ Inflexible delivery schedule
- 🤔 Lack of modern/non-classic book selection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing fonts
- Issues with new chapter delivery not working

**Requested features**

- Add more modern/non-classic book options
- Improve sync functionality across devices
- Allow more customization of reading experience
- Provide flexible delivery schedule options


### Gutenberg Reader + Many Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutenberg-reader-plus-many-books/id1294103623)

Access over 100,000 free public domain eBooks from Project Gutenberg. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with features like text-to-speech, auto-scrolling, and note-taking. Download books for offline reading on any device.

**Highlights:** Unlimited eBook downloads, Customizable reading experience, Text-to-Speech (TTS) mode, Auto-scrolling mode, Bookmark, highlight, and notes, Offline reading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Free access to classics
- 📚 Large library of classic books
- 📖 Ability to adjust text (font, size)
- 🎧 Audiobook option available
- 🔖 Bookmark functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App hangs often
- 🐛 Speed of moving text uncontrollable
- 😵 Difficult to navigate/understand
- 🖼️ No illustrations shown
- 🚫 No summary before download

**Reported bugs**

- App hangs often
- Speed of moving text uncontrollable
- Illustrations do not show up
- Does not sync between separate devices
- Search function is not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Fix app hanging issues
- Improve search functionality
- Allow users to rate & review books
- Add book summaries before download
- Fix illustrations not showing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Serial Reader free?

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

### Is Gutenberg Reader + Many Books free?

Gutenberg Reader + Many Books is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Serial Reader or Gutenberg Reader + Many Books?

Serial Reader is rated higher. Serial Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Gutenberg Reader + Many Books averages 3.6 from 119 ratings.

### Do Serial Reader or Gutenberg Reader + Many Books have ads?

Gutenberg Reader + Many Books shows ads; Serial Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Serial Reader or Gutenberg Reader + Many Books?

Serial Reader ships an update every 3 months, and Gutenberg Reader + Many Books every 3 weeks. Most recently, Serial Reader was updated on October 26, 2026 and Gutenberg Reader + Many Books on October 26, 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.*