Comparison

Bookster vs Lazy FB2 Reader

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

Head to head

Handsfree reader for e-books

Free

📚 Books

★ 3.33 ratingsView app →

About

Bookster

Easily convert FB2 and TXT e-books into the ePub format, compatible with the native iOS Books app. This tool bridges the gap, allowing you to read your favorite books on any iOS device.

Highlights

Convert FB2 to ePub
Convert TXT to ePub
Import books via Files app
Import books via iTunes
Supports ZIP archives
Direct export to iOS Books app

Features

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Конвертер "Bookster" позволяет загружать электронные книги в формате FB2 и простые текстовые файлы TXT в стандартную читалку iOS "Книги". Поскольку читалка "Книги" не понимает форматы FB2 и TXT, в ней нельзя открывать тексты в этом формате. Но можно поступить по-другому: открыть FB2 книгу или текстовый файл TXT в приложении "Bookster", и уже оттуда загрузить ваш текст в приложение "Книги". При этом приложение "Bookster" само создаст файл в формате ePub, который является родным для приложения "Книги". Интересный факт, но приложение "Книги" не понимает даже самые простые текстовые файлы. Bookster исправляет этот недочет и позволяет загружать также и обычные текстовые файлы с расширением TXT в приложение "Книги". Как пользоваться приложением "Bookster": 1) либо скачиваем FB2 книгу из Интернета, либо отправляем книгу в Bookster из приложения Файлы (или любого другого приложения, в котором она находится), либо копируем ее с помощью iTunes в документы "Bookster"; 2) книга попадает в приложение "Bookster" и появляется у него в списке файлов; 2) в приложении "Bookster" нажимаем на появившийся в списке файл - производится конвертация этого файла из FB2 в ePub; 3) при завершении конвертации у файла появляется меню, в котором выбираем вариант "Скопировать в Книги"; 5) ваша книга открывается в приложении "Книги". "Bookster" также понимает ZIP-архивы, поэтому в него за один раз можно загрузить целую библиотеку. Обзор приложения на сайте ipadstory.ru: http://ipadstory.ru/kak-konvertirovat-fb2-v-epub-dlya-ibooks-pryamo-v-ios.html

About

Lazy FB2 Reader

This app offers a hands-free reading experience for FB2 books, allowing you to turn pages with eye movements. It features a clean interface with customizable fonts, layouts, and page-turning animations, all without intrusive advertisements.

Highlights

Hands-free reading with eye control
Customizable fonts and text layout
Page-turning animations
Recent books list
Dynamic book and page loading
Skins and themes

Features

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It is simple reader app for fb2 and ePub book formats. It's lightweight, fast and elegant. There is no annoying ads in this app because, in my opinion, this is the most unpleasant thing that can be in the reading app. Current features list: * Hands free reading. Just blink with your right eye for switch to the next page or with left for switch to the previous page! This feature works only for user with true depth cameras. * Recent books list * Dynamic book loading (It makes books opening faster) * Dynamic page generation (It makes text formatting faster) * Skins (Predefined and user defined) * Support for scrolling and per page book reading * Custom animations for pages switching * Customizing fonts & Text Layout * Lanscape mode For any questions or suggestions send email on the lazy.sprt@gmail.com

Screenshots

Bookster1 screens

Lazy FB2 Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lazy FB2 Reader at 86% against Bookster's 41%. Lazy FB2 Reader also leads on price (Free vs $4.99). On update cadence, 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

Lazy FB2 Reader is free to download; Bookster costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookster ships an update every 7 months, Lazy FB2 Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Bookster versus Lazy FB2 Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Bookster	Lazy FB2 Reader
Price	$4.99	Free — better
Rating	—	3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	40.7% of reviews	86.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	—	3 — better
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Paid	Free — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0	12
Further details — not scored
Size	0 MB	9 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Nikolay Denislamov	Danila Gusev

Customer experience

Bookster

Written reviews27 reviews

Positive40.7%

Neutral3.7%

Negative55.6%

Lazy FB2 Reader

All ratings3 ratings

Positive33.3%

Neutral33.3%

Negative33.3%

Written reviews58 reviews

Positive86.2%

Neutral3.4%

Negative10.3%

In-app purchases

None

Bookster

No in-app purchases

None

Lazy FB2 Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bookster free?

Bookster costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

Is Lazy FB2 Reader free?

Lazy FB2 Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Bookster or Lazy FB2 Reader have ads?

Neither Bookster nor Lazy FB2 Reader shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Bookster or Lazy FB2 Reader?

Bookster ships an update every 7 months, and Lazy FB2 Reader every 4 months. Most recently, Bookster was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lazy FB2 Reader on October 15, 2026.