# PureLibro vs SageReading

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SageReading at none against PureLibro's 6. SageReading also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). PureLibro's advantage is ratings volume (365 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PureLibro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SageReading asks for nothing beyond the download.

SageReading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PureLibro has 365 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PureLibro | SageReading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelibro-ebook-reader/id1546612448/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagereading/id6794436168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **365** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [添欢 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497426499) | [Caden Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787301387) |

## 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


### SageReading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagereading/id6794436168)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PureLibro free?

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

### Is SageReading free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PureLibro or SageReading?

SageReading is rated higher. PureLibro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while SageReading averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PureLibro or SageReading have ads?

Neither PureLibro nor SageReading shows ads.

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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.*