# HyRead 電子書 vs 暢讀書城

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 暢讀書城 at 79% against HyRead 電子書's 15%. 暢讀書城 also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (518 vs 101). HyRead 電子書's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HyRead 電子書 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 暢讀書城 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

暢讀書城 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 暢讀書城 has 518 ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of HyRead 電子書's written reviews are positive against 79% of 暢讀書城's.

HyRead 電子書 ships an update monthly, 暢讀書城 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HyRead 電子書 | 暢讀書城 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyread/id1098612822/reviews) | **[4.3 (518 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1454365869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **518** |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HYWEB KNOWLEDGE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784157380) | [CHANGDU (HK) TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291247970) |

## What reviewers say

### HyRead 電子書

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyread/id1098612822)

Access a vast collection of e-books and magazines from Taiwanese libraries. Borrow and read thousands of titles for free with your library card. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with intuitive features and multi-device support.

**Highlights:** Borrow e-books and magazines from libraries, Access over 220,000 e-books and 350 magazines, Supports PDF, EPUB, and JPG formats, Multi-library support, Keyword search and book information, Cloud backup for notes and progress, Customizable reading display

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web Novel Package 30 Days | $1.99 | per month |
| All-in-One Package 30 Days | $3.99 | per month |
| All-in-One Package 90 Days | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| All-in-One Package 180 Days | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| All-in-One Package 365 Days | $29.99 | per year |
| Children's Book Package 365 Days | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Access to library books internationally
- 👍 Good interface design and layout
- 📖 Convenient e-book reading on iPad
- 🌟 Extensive library collection across multiple libraries
- 💡 Online reading functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and crashes on startup
- 🔓 Persistent login issues and forced logouts
- 📵 Blank or unresponsive interface after updates
- ⚠️ Downloaded books fail to open or load
- 🔄 Inconsistent syncing across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Blank white screen after login or update
- Books fail to download or load with infinite loading spinner
- Forced logout without proper notification
- Error code -102 preventing book access

**Requested features**

- Dark mode or eye protection mode
- Background playback for audiobooks
- Drawing/annotation support for all file types (JPEG, PDF)
- iPad split-screen functionality
- Built-in dictionary lookup


### 暢讀書城

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1454365869)

Access a vast digital library of popular online novels across numerous genres. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with customizable settings, offline downloads, and audiobook features. Stay updated with new releases and manage your library with ease.

**Highlights:** Extensive collection of popular online novels, Customizable reading experience (font, background, themes), Audiobook and voice reading functionality, Offline reading with downloaded novels, Support for importing various text formats (TXT, EPUB, UMD), Update notifications for subscribed novels, Bookmark and library management

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月簽到大禮包 10 | $9.99 | per month |
| 月簽到大禮包15 | $14.99 | per month |
| 月簽到大禮包 20 | $19.99 | per month |
| 月簽到大禮包 30 | $29.99 | per month |
| 暢讀禮包5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 暢讀禮包10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 暢讀禮包20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 暢讀禮包30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 暢讀禮包50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 暢讀禮包100 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Many good novels
- 👍 Convenient reading experience
- 👍 Wide selection of genres
- 👍 Smooth app performance
- 👍 Interesting story content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to unlock chapters
- 📺 Too many advertisements
- 🔒 Unclear subscription plans and pricing
- ⏱️ Short chapter lengths
- 🔍 Navigation and search could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent coin/ticket requirements
- Unexpected chapter unlocking issues
- Freezing and crashing during use
- Difficulty canceling purchases

**Requested features**

- Add audiobook functionality
- Improve free reading options
- Introduce subscription-based model
- Enhance personalization and recommendations
- Optimize app performance and reduce ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HyRead 電子書 free?

HyRead 電子書 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 暢讀書城 free?

暢讀書城 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HyRead 電子書 or 暢讀書城?

暢讀書城 is rated higher. HyRead 電子書 averages 2.4 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while 暢讀書城 averages 4.3 from 518 ratings.

### Do HyRead 電子書 or 暢讀書城 have ads?

Neither HyRead 電子書 nor 暢讀書城 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HyRead 電子書 or 暢讀書城?

HyRead 電子書 ships an update monthly, and 暢讀書城 every 3 weeks. Most recently, HyRead 電子書 was updated on November 2, 2026 and 暢讀書城 on November 2, 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.*