# Gutenberg | eBook Reader vs Riveted in the Word

The clearest difference is price: Gutenberg | eBook Reader at Free against Riveted in the Word's $4.99. Gutenberg | eBook Reader also leads on ratings volume (758 vs 8) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Riveted in the Word's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Gutenberg | eBook Reader is free to download; Riveted in the Word costs $4.99 up front. Gutenberg | eBook Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Riveted in the Word asks for nothing beyond the download.

Riveted in the Word holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gutenberg | eBook Reader has 758 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gutenberg | eBook Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, Riveted in the Word every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gutenberg | eBook Reader | Riveted in the Word |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (758 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutenberg-ebook-reader/id1289618861/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riveted-in-the-word/id1588132518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **758** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Webron Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071126548) | [AltSalt Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191368576) |

## What reviewers say

### Gutenberg | eBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutenberg-ebook-reader/id1289618861)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of public domain e-books and audiobooks from around the world. Explore tens of thousands of titles across numerous languages and categories, including classics and popular works.

**Highlights:** Vast public domain e-book library, Extensive audiobook collection, Thousands of titles available, Multiple languages supported, Categorized book selection, Top 50 e-books listed

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Extensive collection of classic literature
- 💰 Free access to thousands of books
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📖 Page-turning feature mimics physical books
- 🌙 Night mode for comfortable reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Search function is unreliable and confusing
- 📱 Poor book organization and browsing
- 💔 Missing many books found on Project Gutenberg website
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- ⚙️ Limited customization options for book format

**Reported bugs**

- Search returns no results or irrelevant results
- Books listed on Project Gutenberg not appearing in app
- App fails to download certain books
- Reading progress not saved between sessions
- Continuous scroll instead of page-by-page display

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality with better filtering
- Better book organization and categorization system
- Dictionary/word definition feature
- Improved paragraph spacing and text formatting
- Page-by-page navigation instead of chapter-based


### Riveted in the Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riveted-in-the-word/id1588132518)

This multimedia ebook explores a writer's journey to regain language after a stroke. It uses kinetic typography and an original soundtrack to immerse the reader in the experience of Broca Aphasia. The custom interface allows navigation through text and animated sections that evoke cognitive gaps.

**Highlights:** Multimedia electronic book, Kinetic typography, Original soundtrack, Customizable text navigation, Evocative animated sections, Story of stroke recovery

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gutenberg | eBook Reader free?

Gutenberg | eBook Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Riveted in the Word free?

Riveted in the Word costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gutenberg | eBook Reader or Riveted in the Word?

Riveted in the Word is rated higher. Gutenberg | eBook Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 758 ratings, while Riveted in the Word averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Gutenberg | eBook Reader or Riveted in the Word have ads?

Gutenberg | eBook Reader shows ads; Riveted in the Word does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gutenberg | eBook Reader or Riveted in the Word?

Gutenberg | eBook Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Riveted in the Word every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gutenberg | eBook Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Riveted in the Word on October 24, 2026.

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