epuBear Reader vs Book.io
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
epuBear Reader
This application is a dedicated reader for EPUB format books, offering a seamless and ad-free experience. It provides essential reading features like navigation, font customization, and bookmarking, along with advanced options such as text search and highlighting.
- EPUB 2 and EPUB3 compatibility
- Chapter and page navigation
- Night mode
- Adjustable font size
- Text search
- Bookmarks and highlights
- Text-to-speech
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Our epuBear Reader acts as a standalone reader for EPUB format books with no ads and no limitations and the solution is based on epuBear SDK developed by Scand. Core Functionality: - Reading EPUB format files; - Performance indicators display; epuBear Reader Features: - Compatibility with EPUB 2 and EPUB3 format; - Navigation through pages; - Navigation through chapters; - Night mode; - Font size change; - Embedded links support; - Text search; - Text and background color change; - Bookmarks; - Text-to-speach; - Text notes and highlights; - Ad-free; - Fast and smooth; - Clear and simple interface; - Customer support.
Book.io
Manage your digital library of eBooks and audiobooks with a user-friendly interface. Customize your reading experience with various themes and text settings, and enjoy features like bookmarking and embedded media. Own and control your digital content.
- eBook and Audiobook management
- Customizable themes and text settings
- Seamless navigation and bookmarking
- Audiobook playback and reading/listening switch
- Embedded video and fixed format support
- Social media login
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Book.io is the eBook and Audiobook app that empowers you to manage your digital library on your terms. Transform your reading experience with a range of features crafted for maximum enjoyment. Key Features: 1. Effortless Reading: Navigate your eBooks seamlessly with our user-friendly interface. 2. Customizable Themes: Personalize your reading environment with Light, Paper, or Dark themes. 3. Tailored Text Settings: Adjust text size, line spacing, and fonts, including options like Open Dyslexic. 4. Bookmarking and Navigation: Easily bookmark pages and navigate through your reading material. 5. Media Support: Immerse yourself with audiobooks, embedded videos, and fixed format support. 6. Dark Mode: Read comfortably in low-light settings with our sleek dark mode. 7. Multi-Language Support: Experience Book.io in Spanish or English for a tailored touch. Why Choose Book.io? Embrace the future while preserving the past with our collection of Unchangeable, Unburnable, Unbannable eBooks and Audiobooks you own and control. Join our community of satisfied readers today. Download Book.io and embark on your journey of actual digital ownership. What’s New: - Audiobook Support: Dive deeper into your favorite stories with our new audiobook feature. Switch between reading and listening anytime, anywhere. - Social Media Connection: Book.io is now easier than ever to get started. Log in or create an account using your existing social media credentials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Book.io at 4.8 against epuBear Reader's 4.2. Book.io also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (97% vs 83%). epuBear Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Book.io holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book.io has 58 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of epuBear Reader's written reviews are positive against 97% of Book.io's.
epuBear Reader ships an update every 7 months, Book.io every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | epuBear Reader | Book.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 4.8 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 96.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 58 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SCAND LLC | Book.io, Inc |
Customer experience
epuBear Reader
Book.io
In-app purchases
epuBear Reader
No in-app purchases
Book.io
No in-app purchases
