Comparison

e vs epup

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

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e

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TINY and the seven stories of his secrets There once was a little boy, and all the other children called him Tiny. In his pockets he kept all his treasures. Sometimes he could feel secrets hidden in these treasures, secrets he didn’t quite understand. An angel put the stories to go with all these things he kept into his heart. So all Tiny had to do was take one of his treasures in his hand, for example the seashell, and its secret would open up to him straight away. TINY at the Children’s Zoo There once was a little boy, and all the other children called him Tiny. In his pockets he kept all his treasures. Sometimes he could feel secrets hidden in these treasures, secrets he didn’t quite understand. An angel put the stories to go with all these things he kept into his heart. So all Tiny had to do was take one of his treasures in his hand, for example the seashell, and its secret would open up to him straight away. THE OLD MERRY-GO-ROUND The merry-go-round belongs to a man called George. He does everything himself. He sets up the merry-go-round. He collects the money. George is worried–he would much rather have dodgems. The animals on his merry-go-round run away. They go and visit children at night, in their dreams, and then they come back. George is desperate but the children help him to find all his animals.

About

epup

Transform reading into an engaging RPG where every page read helps your virtual pet grow and unlock rewards. Customize your pet's skills, build and decorate your dream house, and explore social features and seasonal events.

Highlights
  • Read EPUB/PDF files
  • Virtual pet evolution
  • House building and decoration
  • Island customization
  • Gardening and cooking
  • Social features and clubs
  • Seasonal events
Features
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Struggling to focus on reading? Epup turns your reading list into a rewarding RPG journey. READ TO GROW Import your favorite EPUB/PDF files or discover public domain classics. Every page you turn earns you Ink and XP. Track your reading time and use your progress to evolve your virtual companion and unlock rewards. YOUR COMPANIONS & SKILLS Adopt from 11 unique companions including Papyrus (the loyal dog), Folio (the curious cat), Vellum (the magical dragon), Phoenix (the legendary firebird), and more. Each pet has unique skills with 4 upgradeable tiers that boost your reading with timed bonuses, XP multipliers, ink generation, and special abilities. COZY CREATIVITY & HOUSING • Your Dream House: Build and upgrade across 6 tiers (Cottage → Palace) with 30 levels. Unlock up to 3 rooms as you progress. • Decorate: Craft 60+ furniture items from common to legendary rarity. Place furniture with XP, ink, and drop rate buffs. • Island Customization: Design your island with roads, trees, flowers, beaches, and structures. • Gardening: Plant crops, flowers, and herbs. Flowers provide passive buffs while cooking ingredients. • Cooking: Master 18+ recipes with food buffs for XP, ink, hunger, and special effects. ADVENTURES & SOCIAL • Expeditions: Send pets on 4 expeditions (Whispering Woods to Dragon Peak) for rare resources. • Social System: Make friends, join clubs, and progress through friendship tiers. Even marry your best friend with upgradeable rings. • Seasonal Events: Participate in limited-time events with special quests and themed furniture. FEATURES: • Customizable E-Reader (Fonts, Themes, Dark Mode, Vertical Scrolling) • Interactive Pet System (Hunger, Mood, Evolution, Unique Skills) • Expandable House System (30 levels, 6 tiers, multi-room decorating) • Island Decoration System (roads, nature, structures) • Furniture Crafting (60+ items with rarity tiers and buffs) • Gardening (crops, flowers, herbs with passive buffs) • Cooking (18+ recipes with food buffs) • Expeditions (4 locations with scaling rewards) • Social Features (friends, clubs, marriage system) • Seasonal Events (limited-time quests and rewards) • Inkwell Lab Mini-Games (5 cognitive games) • Reading Stats Tracker (Total Time Read) • Daily Quests & Achievements (streaks, wealth, decorator, library, and more)

Screenshots

e4 screens
epup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: epup at none against e's 6. epup also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months). e's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. e sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. epup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

e ships an update every 16 months, epup every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
e versus epup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametereepup
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere-publishHaries Ramdhani

In-app purchases

6 purchases

e

One-time6
  • Das alte KarussellFree
  • The old merry-go-roundFree
  • Knirps$0.99
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  • Knirps im Kinderzoo$0.99
  • Tiny at the children's zoo$0.99
  • Tiny$0.99
None

epup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is e free?
e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is epup free?
epup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do e or epup have ads?
Neither e nor epup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, e or epup?
e ships an update every 16 months, and epup every 2 weeks. Most recently, e was updated on November 2, 2026 and epup on October 31, 2026.

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