# AristoBook vs ShortBook²

The clearest difference is rating: ShortBook² at 4.6 against AristoBook's 3.0. ShortBook² also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 27%) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). AristoBook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShortBook² sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. AristoBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShortBook² holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShortBook² has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of AristoBook's written reviews are positive against 40% of ShortBook²'s.

AristoBook ships an update every 5 days, ShortBook² every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AristoBook | ShortBook² |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aristobook/id1441139541/reviews) | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortbook/id1499866684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **39.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 114 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [eBook Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/806212401) | [Jury Shortki](https://appshunter.io/developer/295094305) |

## What reviewers say

### AristoBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aristobook/id1441139541)

This augmented reality app enhances specific books by overlaying hidden content when you point your device at special text. It requires the physical book to unlock interactive elements and deepen your reading experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality content, Enhances specific book editions, Interactive text overlays, Requires physical book purchase, Unlock hidden content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShortBook²

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortbook/id1499866684)

This reader app offers a unique approach to text display on smaller screens, optimizing comfort and reducing eye strain. It allows extensive customization of text layout and includes decorative elements to enhance the reading experience. Supports FB2 format and provides reading statistics.

**Highlights:** Optimized text layout for small screens, Customizable text placement options, Decorative elements for atmosphere, FB2 format support (contents, footnotes, figures), Rich settings with dozens of parameters, Reading statistics and monitoring, Quick restart after breaks

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AristoBook free?

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

### Is ShortBook² free?

ShortBook² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AristoBook or ShortBook²?

ShortBook² is rated higher. AristoBook averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ShortBook² averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do AristoBook or ShortBook² have ads?

Neither AristoBook nor ShortBook² shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AristoBook or ShortBook²?

AristoBook ships an update every 5 days, and ShortBook² every 2 months. Most recently, AristoBook was updated on November 2, 2026 and ShortBook² on November 11, 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.*