# HyRead 電子書 vs Bookniverse

The clearest difference is rating: Bookniverse at 5.0 against HyRead 電子書's 2.4. Bookniverse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). HyRead 電子書's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Bookniverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookniverse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HyRead 電子書 has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HyRead 電子書 ships an update monthly, Bookniverse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HyRead 電子書 | Bookniverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyread/id1098612822/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookniverse/id6448493637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 247 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HYWEB KNOWLEDGE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784157380) | [Bookniverse Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585005227) |

## 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


### Bookniverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookniverse/id6448493637)

Access a vast library of Chinese and English eBooks with features like language conversion and personalized bookshelves. Discover new titles with frequent updates and organized categories.

**Highlights:** Chinese and English eBook library, Traditional to simplified Chinese conversion, Frequently updated book collection, Detailed eBook categorization, Personalized bookshelf, Book recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HyRead 電子書 free?

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

### Is Bookniverse free?

Bookniverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HyRead 電子書 or Bookniverse?

Bookniverse is rated higher. HyRead 電子書 averages 2.4 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Bookniverse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HyRead 電子書 or Bookniverse have ads?

Neither HyRead 電子書 nor Bookniverse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HyRead 電子書 or Bookniverse?

HyRead 電子書 ships an update monthly, and Bookniverse every 2 weeks. Most recently, HyRead 電子書 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bookniverse on October 22, 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.*