Comparison

TaqReader vs Rubatar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TaqReader

This application allows users to download and read EPUB files directly from web links. It offers a straightforward and efficient reading experience for digital books.

Highlights
  • EPUB reader
  • Download from links
  • Fast performance
  • Reliable functionality
  • Free to use
Features
Currently charting
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Simple, fast, reliable and free epub reader. Just enter a link to an epub file, download it and read it :)

About

Rubatar

Experience a harmonious blend of classical poetry and traditional regional music. Listen to curated playlists, read timeless verses, and find a space for reflection. Discover art and emotion united in a unique digital sanctuary.

Highlights
  • Listen to curated traditional music playlists
  • Read classical poetry selections
  • Daily poetry available without subscription
  • Connect Apple Music account
  • Future poem analysis and bookmarking
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Rubatar is a simple space where traditional regional music and classical poetry meet. Listen, read, and reflect, all in harmony. What is Rubatar? The name Rubatar blends Rubaii (رباعی), a classical four-line poetic form, and Tār (تار), a traditional Persian string instrument. Together, they symbolize the union of verse and sound, timeless expressions of art and emotion. How it works • Connect your Apple Music account to listen to curated playlists of traditional and regional instrumental music. • Read selections of classical poems from across cultures while immersing yourself in these sounds. • Even without an active Apple Music subscription, you can still read and enjoy the daily poetry in Rubatar. Coming soon We’re working on new features including: • Poem analysis and commentary • Bookmarking and sharing poems • Search and discovery tools for poetry and music Join the community Rubatar grows with its listeners and readers. If you curate traditional or classical regional music, or play instruments such as the Tār, Se Tār, Santoor, Oud, or Tonbak, we’d love to feature your work. Independent poets are also welcome to reach out and share their art. Contact us We’re building Rubatar for those who love poetry, music, and reflection. Your feedback helps shape the journey, let us know your thoughts and ideas.

Screenshots

TaqReader4 screens
Rubatar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rubatar at 5.0 against TaqReader's 4.4. Rubatar also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). TaqReader's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rubatar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaqReader has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaqReader ships an update every 6 weeks, Rubatar every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TaqReader versus Rubatar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaqReaderRubatar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMadan Ali Abu HayzahMeghdad Abbaszadegan

Customer experience

TaqReader

All ratings1,044 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative29.0%

Rubatar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TaqReader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Audiobook playback issues
  • Inconsistent page/progress tracking
  • Subscription/purchase problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve iPad/iOS compatibility and features
  • Implement annotation and highlighting tools
  • Add custom folder organization for books

Rubatar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TaqReader

No in-app purchases

None

Rubatar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaqReader free?
TaqReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rubatar free?
Rubatar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TaqReader or Rubatar?
Rubatar is rated higher. TaqReader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Rubatar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TaqReader or Rubatar have ads?
Neither TaqReader nor Rubatar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaqReader or Rubatar?
TaqReader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rubatar every 8 days. Most recently, TaqReader was updated on September 28, 2026 and Rubatar on September 12, 2026.

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