# ARNBOOK vs MaReads

The clearest difference is rating: MaReads at 2.8 against ARNBOOK's 1.2. MaReads also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). ARNBOOK's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 20%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARNBOOK sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and MaReads sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MaReads holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of ARNBOOK's written reviews are positive against 20% of MaReads's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ARNBOOK ships an update every 3 weeks, MaReads fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARNBOOK | MaReads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arnbook/id1543409494/reviews) | **[2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mareads/id1625633273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **42.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ARN BOOK COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543409856) | [Amarin Printing & Publishing Public Company Limited.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464708773) |

## What reviewers say

### ARNBOOK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arnbook/id1543409494)

This app facilitates the buying and selling of both physical books and e-books in one place. It aims to support writers and publishers through digital channels, making it easier for readers to discover books they'll love. Features include pre-orders, print-on-demand, and a unified shipping service for books from different publishers.

**Highlights:** Buy physical books and e-books, Support writers and publishers, Pre-order books with premium benefits, Print-on-demand service, Read samples before buying, Unified shipping for multiple publishers, Loyalty program and discounts

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| สินค้าราคา 109 บาท | $2.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 129 บาท | $3.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 249 บาท | $6.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 249 บาท | $6.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 299 บาท | $7.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 349 บาท | $9.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 349 บาท | $9.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 399 บาท | $9.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 329 บาท | $10.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 399 บาท | $10.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 429 บาท | $11.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 429 บาท | $11.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 399 บาท | $12.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 479 บาท | $12.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 499 บาท | $12.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 449 บาท | $14.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 549 บาท | $14.99 | one-time |


### MaReads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mareads/id1625633273)

Discover a new universe for readers and writers, filled with imagination, fun, and happiness. Connect with creators and fellow book lovers in a space that fosters friendships. Enjoy a wide variety of novels and comics, with features to support your favorite characters.

**Highlights:** Original novels and comics, Free reading of diverse genres, Support favorite characters feature, Flexible coin system, Customizable reading modes, Engaging community activities

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 48 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 69 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 125 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 209 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 279 | $10.99 | one-time |
| 349 | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARNBOOK free?

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

### Is MaReads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ARNBOOK or MaReads?

MaReads is rated higher. ARNBOOK averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MaReads averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do ARNBOOK or MaReads have ads?

Neither ARNBOOK nor MaReads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARNBOOK or MaReads?

ARNBOOK ships an update every 3 weeks, and MaReads fortnightly. Most recently, ARNBOOK was updated on September 23, 2026 and MaReads on September 19, 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.*