# HyRead 電子書 vs 樊登說書

The clearest difference is rating: 樊登說書 at 5.0 against HyRead 電子書's 2.4. 樊登說書 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). HyRead 電子書's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price 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 樊登說書 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

樊登說書 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HyRead 電子書 ships an update monthly, 樊登說書 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HyRead 電子書 | 樊登說書 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyread/id1098612822/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15/id6760384191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HYWEB KNOWLEDGE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784157380) | [CMoney](https://appshunter.io/developer/503431064) |

## 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


### 樊登說書

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15/id6760384191)

This app offers audio summaries of popular books, helping users gain new insights for life and work. It features exclusive transcripts, mind maps, and high-quality audio/video content for deep learning. Enjoy a pure, ad-free listening experience anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Audiobook summaries, Exclusive transcripts, Mind maps, High-quality video content, Background playback, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 樊登說書 VIP 月訂閱方案 | $5.99 | per month |
| 樊登說書 VIP 季訂閱方案 | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 樊登說書 VIP 年訂閱方案 | $49.99 | per year |
| 樊登說書 VIP 首月優惠！ | $1.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 月訂閱 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 季訂閱 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 年方案（期間限定） | $29.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 年訂閱 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書 VIP 年訂閱 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 樊登說書-世界讀書日限定優惠！ | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HyRead 電子書 free?

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

### Is 樊登說書 free?

樊登說書 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HyRead 電子書 or 樊登說書?

樊登說書 is rated higher. HyRead 電子書 averages 2.4 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while 樊登說書 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do HyRead 電子書 or 樊登說書 have ads?

樊登說書 shows ads; HyRead 電子書 does not.

### Which is updated more often, HyRead 電子書 or 樊登說書?

HyRead 電子書 ships an update monthly, and 樊登說書 every 4 days. Most recently, HyRead 電子書 was updated on October 13, 2026 and 樊登說書 on October 12, 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.*