# Epub Reader vs BirdTron

The clearest difference is rating: Epub Reader at 4.5 against BirdTron's 4.0. Epub Reader also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 3) and review sentiment (55% vs 40%). BirdTron's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epub Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. BirdTron asks for nothing beyond the download.

Epub Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epub Reader has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Epub Reader's written reviews are positive against 40% of BirdTron's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epub Reader | BirdTron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-read-epubchmtxt/id1296870631/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdtron/id1498841249/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [俐 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896144174) | [LUABOOKS SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/899804309) |

## What reviewers say

### Epub Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-read-epubchmtxt/id1296870631)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a seamless reading experience for various ebook formats including EPUB, PDF, and CHM. It supports multiple compression formats and provides features like table of contents, note-taking, and bookmarking. Customize your reading with adjustable font sizes.

**Highlights:** Supports EPUB, PDF, CHM, RTF formats, Opens compressed files (ZIP, RAR, 7Zip), Table of Contents navigation, Note-taking functionality, Bookmark management, Customizable font size

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual professional version | $3.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Convenient file transfer via WiFi
- 🤩 Great for casual reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Loses bookmarks and reading progress
- 🔍 Lacks search functionality
- 🌗 No dark mode option
- 📏 Limited customization options
- 💤 Doesn't remember last read position

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain files
- Distorts images in some ebooks
- Fails to open ePub files consistently

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode
- Improve bookmark and progress tracking
- Implement search feature
- Increase customization options
- Allow variable screen timeout


### BirdTron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdtron/id1498841249)

This app brings a physical storybook to life with 3D pop-up animations and authentic bird sounds. It requires the purchase of the physical book to unlock the full digital experience.

**Highlights:** 3D Pop-Up Book Experience, Authentic Bird Sounds, Digital Story Enhancement, Smartphone and Tablet Compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epub Reader free?

Epub Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BirdTron free?

BirdTron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Epub Reader or BirdTron?

Epub Reader is rated higher. Epub Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while BirdTron averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Epub Reader or BirdTron have ads?

Epub Reader shows ads; BirdTron 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.*