# MapleRead CX vs E

MapleRead CX and E both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of MapleRead CX's written reviews are positive against 0% of E's. MapleRead CX also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 6). E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapleRead CX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for MapleRead CX against 3.3 for E. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of MapleRead CX's written reviews are positive against 0% of E's.

MapleRead CX ships an update every 5 weeks, E every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapleRead CX | E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-cx/id1128582526/reviews)** | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-kirjasto/id6471490203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maplepop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/798017700) | [University of Helsinki](https://appshunter.io/developer/567739166) |

## What reviewers say

### MapleRead CX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-cx/id1128582526)

This app offers a unique audio-visual reading experience for EPUB ebooks. Customize book styles, generate pseudo audiobooks with various voices, and enjoy immersive reading with synchronized audio and text. It also functions as a powerful library management tool with extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Audio-visual EPUB reader, Pseudo audiobook generation, Immersion reading (sync audio/text), Customizable book styles and themes, Word lookup and translation, Library management and organization, User-defined fonts and highlight colors

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-kirjasto/id6471490203)

Access a wide selection of e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines through a unified platform. This service is a collaboration between public libraries and the National Library of Finland.

**Highlights:** E-books, Audiobooks, Digital journals, Public library access, National Library service

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapleRead CX free?

MapleRead CX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is E free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MapleRead CX or E?

MapleRead CX is rated higher. MapleRead CX averages 3.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while E averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do MapleRead CX or E have ads?

Neither MapleRead CX nor E shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapleRead CX or E?

MapleRead CX ships an update every 5 weeks, and E every 2 months. Most recently, MapleRead CX was updated on October 13, 2026 and E on October 1, 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.*