Comparison

博客來電子書 vs FlowReader

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

Head to head
About

博客來電子書

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博客來為台灣最大圖書銷售平台,擁有百萬會員愛用!立即在iPhone、iPad安裝「博客來電子書App」,使用博客來帳號享受隨時、隨地,隨你所欲的專屬數位內容閱聽服務! 博客來電子書的十大特色: 1. 多元內容任挑選:提供書籍、有聲書、影片‧課程多種產品內容 2. 深淺模式呵護眼:隨系統聰明切換,長時間使用也不易疲累 3. 雲端同步好省心:藏書、閱讀進度、筆記為您自動即時同步 4. 離線使用不受限:檔案下載後,不須網路也能暢意閱聽 5. 多台裝置同時裝:單一帳號支援同時綁定5台行動裝置 6. 書櫃瀏覽超便利:多種排序、篩選條件,找書超容易 7. 自訂書單好自由:20個自訂書單與1個密碼書單任你運用 8. 舊書隱藏保清爽:不想看的書一鍵隱藏即可停止同步 9. 閱讀版面隨心調:字體、大小、背景、翻頁方向多種自訂選擇 10. 劃線、書籤筆記:4種顏色輕鬆標記,還可添加個人筆記 如有任何問題,歡迎透過App(設定→聯絡我們功能)或至博客來網站聯繫客服中心,讓我們為您提供即時的協助!

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FlowReader

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Auto-load the next chapter, listen with natural voices, and read offline with Pro. CONTINUOUS READING Paste a supported web novel chapter URL into FlowReader on iPhone or iPad. Keep scrolling as the next chapter follows, when the source page provides a compatible link. NATURAL VOICES AND PLAYBACK CONTROLS • Eight natural-sounding voices generate speech on your device. The voice models are included in the app; reading text is not sent to a cloud speech service. • System voices are also available, depending on your device's installed voices and supported languages. • Select a paragraph to start listening, resume saved listening progress, and choose speech highlighting and automatic scrolling. • Keep playback controls close at hand. Local speech requires the app to stay in the foreground; its dim screen mode keeps the app active and is not iOS screen locking. OFFLINE READING WITH PRO FlowReader Pro is a one-time purchase for ad-free, unlimited continuous reading and offline chapter downloads. Download supported chapters before going offline. Only chapters successfully saved are available offline; downloading depends on the source, your access and available storage. Pro does not include books or website subscriptions. Restore purchases from the Pro store using the Apple Account used for purchase. START FREE. KEEP GOING WITH PRO. Read 3 new chapters free each day. Completing an optional rewarded ad adds 3 chapters for that day; repeat when available. Allowance is shared across books, resets with the device's local date and does not roll over. Chapters read that day can be reread. MORE READING FEATURES • Manage Recent Reading, your Library, and Bookmarks & Highlights. • Search your own reading records and saved highlights, with recent searches for returning to them. • Save your reading position and adjust text size, line spacing and reading themes. • Optionally enable iCloud to sync your library, reading position and reading appearance between devices using the same Apple Account. Website logins, downloaded chapter text, bookmarks, highlights and listening progress are not included in this sync. BRING YOUR OWN CHAPTER URL FlowReader is a reading tool, with a personal library for your own reading records. It does not supply a catalogue of novels or bypass login, paid chapters or other website access restrictions. Some pages and image-based text are unsupported. Use content you have the right to access and follow source-site terms. No FlowReader account is required. Optional usage analytics and crash diagnostics can be chosen separately and changed in Settings. Support: https://flowreader.chiggago.com/en/support/ Privacy: https://flowreader.chiggago.com/en/privacy/ Terms: https://flowreader.chiggago.com/en/terms/

Screenshots

博客來電子書4 screens
FlowReader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 博客來電子書 at none against FlowReader's 1. 博客來電子書 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. FlowReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 博客來電子書 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

博客來電子書 ships an update every 3 weeks, FlowReader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
博客來電子書 versus FlowReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter博客來電子書FlowReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (769 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings769 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB321 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer博客來網路書店YiShou Chen

Bugs and requests

博客來電子書

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Unable to download purchased books
  • Login issues on various devices
  • Deleted reading progress and notes
  • Incompatibility with newer devices/OS

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add horizontal/vertical reading modes
  • Implement offline reading support
  • Improve book discovery and browsing
  • Introduce note-taking and highlighting
  • Enhance iPad app experience
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  • Implement better sync across devices

FlowReader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

博客來電子書

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FlowReader

One-time1
  • FlowReader Pro Lifetime$11.99

Questions

Is 博客來電子書 free?
博客來電子書 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowReader free?
FlowReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 博客來電子書 or FlowReader have ads?
FlowReader shows ads; 博客來電子書 does not.
Which is updated more often, 博客來電子書 or FlowReader?
博客來電子書 ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlowReader every 2 weeks. Most recently, 博客來電子書 was updated on November 10, 2026 and FlowReader on October 31, 2026.

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