# Gutenberg | eBook Reader vs Cosmic Horror Monthly

The clearest difference is rating: Cosmic Horror Monthly at 5.0 against Gutenberg | eBook Reader's 4.5. Cosmic Horror Monthly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Gutenberg | eBook Reader's advantage is ratings volume (745 vs 1) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gutenberg | eBook Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cosmic Horror Monthly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cosmic Horror Monthly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gutenberg | eBook Reader has 745 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Gutenberg | eBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cosmic Horror Monthly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gutenberg | eBook Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, Cosmic Horror Monthly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gutenberg | eBook Reader | Cosmic Horror Monthly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (745 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutenberg-ebook-reader/id1289618861/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-horror-monthly/id6463258514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **745** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#202** |
| Size | 48 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Webron Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071126548) | [Cosmic Horror Monthly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704195812) |

## What reviewers say

### Gutenberg | eBook Reader

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

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


### Cosmic Horror Monthly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-horror-monthly/id6463258514)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access original fiction and art from a monthly horror magazine. Manage your print and digital subscriptions and receive instant notifications for new issues. Dive into a world of terror with this dedicated mobile experience.

**Highlights:** Original fiction and art, Subscription management, New issue notifications, Digital and print options, Mobile reading experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHM Digital Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| CHM Digital Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gutenberg | eBook Reader free?

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

### Is Cosmic Horror Monthly free?

Cosmic Horror Monthly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gutenberg | eBook Reader or Cosmic Horror Monthly?

Cosmic Horror Monthly is rated higher. Gutenberg | eBook Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 745 ratings, while Cosmic Horror Monthly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gutenberg | eBook Reader or Cosmic Horror Monthly have ads?

Gutenberg | eBook Reader shows ads; Cosmic Horror Monthly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gutenberg | eBook Reader or Cosmic Horror Monthly?

Gutenberg | eBook Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cosmic Horror Monthly every 3 days. Most recently, Gutenberg | eBook Reader was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cosmic Horror Monthly on October 10, 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.*