# Namo eBook Reader vs Books Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Books Reader at 4.7 against Namo eBook Reader's 2.0. Books Reader also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 2). Namo eBook Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Books Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Namo eBook Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Books Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Books Reader has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 38% and 38% positive.

Namo eBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, Books Reader every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Namo eBook Reader | Books Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namo-ebook-reader/id1501449940/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/books-reader-pocket-library/id1550557954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARASOFT.Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501449939) | [Villow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550558286) |

## What reviewers say

### Namo eBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namo-ebook-reader/id1501449940)

This application offers a robust and accurate way to view EPUB2 and EPUB3 ebooks. It supports various layout types, advanced styling, and provides a suite of user-friendly reading tools for a customizable experience.

**Highlights:** EPUB2 and EPUB3 support, Reflowable and fixed-layout ebooks, HTML5, Javascript, CSS3 rendering, Table of contents, bookmarks, memos, Customizable themes and fonts, Text search and zoom, File sharing import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Books Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/books-reader-pocket-library/id1550557954)

This app provides a seamless e-reading experience, managing your ebook collection and offering customizable reading settings. It supports various formats and includes features like bookmarking, note-taking, and a read/unread tracker.

**Highlights:** Supports multiple ebook formats (epub, fb2, mobi, PDF), Manages and organizes ebook collections, Customizable text size, color, theme, and brightness, Progress tracking and bookmarking, Note-taking and excerpt selection, Read/unread book tracker, Filtering and search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Regular donation | $1.99 | per month |
| Regular donation | $3.99 | per month |
| Regular donation | $5.99 | per month |
| Regular donation | $9.99 | per month |
| Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Custom Fonts & Themes | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Namo eBook Reader free?

Namo eBook Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Books Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Namo eBook Reader or Books Reader?

Books Reader is rated higher. Namo eBook Reader averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Books Reader averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do Namo eBook Reader or Books Reader have ads?

Neither Namo eBook Reader nor Books Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Namo eBook Reader or Books Reader?

Namo eBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Books Reader every 3 months. Most recently, Namo eBook Reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and Books Reader on November 3, 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.*