# Gutenberg | eBook Reader vs BookWorm!

The clearest difference is price: Gutenberg | eBook Reader at Free against BookWorm!'s $0.99. Gutenberg | eBook Reader also leads on ratings volume (745 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). BookWorm!'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On device support there is nothing between them.

Gutenberg | eBook Reader is free to download; BookWorm! costs $0.99 up front. Gutenberg | eBook Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BookWorm! asks for nothing beyond the download.

BookWorm! 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gutenberg | eBook Reader | BookWorm! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (745 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutenberg-ebook-reader/id1289618861/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm/id6738531588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **745** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 48 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Webron Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071126548) | [Connor Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767457040) |

## 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


### BookWorm!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm/id6738531588)

This app helps book lovers discover new reads and manage their personal library. It uses AI to provide tailored recommendations and offers intuitive tools for organizing books by genre, author, or reading status. Access your curated collection offline anytime.

**Highlights:** AI-powered book recommendations, Organized book categorization, Discover hidden gems and trending titles, Seamless library management, Offline library access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 BookWorm! free?

BookWorm! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gutenberg | eBook Reader or BookWorm!?

BookWorm! is rated higher. Gutenberg | eBook Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 745 ratings, while BookWorm! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Gutenberg | eBook Reader or BookWorm! have ads?

Gutenberg | eBook Reader shows ads; BookWorm! does not.

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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.*