# PureLibro vs Epub繁简通Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Epub繁简通Pro at 5.0 against PureLibro's 4.6. Epub繁简通Pro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). PureLibro's advantage is ratings volume (362 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PureLibro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Epub繁简通Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Epub繁简通Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PureLibro has 362 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of PureLibro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Epub繁简通Pro's.

PureLibro ships an update every 10 days, Epub繁简通Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PureLibro | Epub繁简通Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelibro-ebook-reader/id1546612448/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epubpro/id6746181003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **362** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [添欢 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497426499) | [Zebin Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367894360) |

## What reviewers say

### PureLibro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelibro-ebook-reader/id1546612448)

This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for various digital book and comic formats. It features AI-powered image enhancement, cloud synchronization, extensive customization options, and robust privacy controls. Enjoy hands-free reading and track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, CBR and more, AI-powered image enhancement for comics, iCloud sync across devices, Hands-free auto reading mode, Extensive customization of fonts, layout, and appearance, Advanced privacy features with password and Face ID, Detailed reading statistics and library management

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 monthly subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| yearly subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Pro Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Version | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent rendering and image quality
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🔒 Supports a variety of file formats
- 💡 Customizable reading experience
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some issues with text formatting and italics
- 💡 Lack of multi-device sync and progress tracking
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 💡 Limited font and theme customization options
- 🐛 Localization problems with menus and settings

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when switching between reading modes
- Issues with loading and rendering large books or comics
- Problems with the reliability of the built-in web browser
- Bugs related to the iCloud sync and backup functionality

**Requested features**

- Add support for more text-to-speech options
- Implement bulk import and management of books
- Introduce multi-device sync and reading progress tracking
- Expand font and theme customization capabilities
- Improve localization and translation of the app


### Epub繁简通Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epubpro/id6746181003)

This app helps Chinese readers easily convert e-books between simplified and traditional Chinese. It supports various conversion schemes and orientation changes while preserving original formatting for a comfortable reading experience.

**Highlights:** Simplified to Traditional Chinese conversion, Traditional to Simplified Chinese conversion, Multiple regional conversion schemes, Horizontal to Vertical text layout, Vertical to Horizontal text layout, Preserves original formatting, Supports EPUB, TXT, MD, SRT formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 按月订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| 按年订阅 | $14.99 | per year |
| 终身会员（双11特惠） | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PureLibro free?

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

### Is Epub繁简通Pro free?

Epub繁简通Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PureLibro or Epub繁简通Pro?

Epub繁简通Pro is rated higher. PureLibro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Epub繁简通Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PureLibro or Epub繁简通Pro have ads?

Neither PureLibro nor Epub繁简通Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PureLibro or Epub繁简通Pro?

PureLibro ships an update every 10 days, and Epub繁简通Pro fortnightly. Most recently, PureLibro was updated on September 26, 2026 and Epub繁简通Pro on September 13, 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.*