ePub Pro vs Vellum Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ePub Pro
This app allows you to read, organize, and sync your ePub eBooks across devices. It offers flexible display options, dark mode, and automatic progress saving. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced organization features like collections and custom metadata editing.
- Flexible display options (cards/list)
- Pin favorite eBooks
- Dark and Sepia reading modes
- iCloud sync across devices
- Auto-save reading progress
- Organize into collections (Expert)
- Edit titles and cover art (Expert)
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Read, Organize, and Sync Your ePub eBooks Effortlessly ePub Pro is the ultimate solution for reading ePub eBooks. Seamlessly manage, organize, and sync your eBook collection across all your devices, ensuring you have easy access wherever you are. Key Features: - Flexible Display Options: View your eBooks as customizable cards or a streamlined list in your Bookshelf. - Pin Your Favorites: Keep important eBooks at the top of your Bookshelf for quick access. - Dark Mode: Enjoy comfortable reading with less eye strain, day or night. - iCloud Sync: Securely sync your entire eBook across iPhone, iPad and Mac. - Widgets: Instantly access recent eBooks and Highlights right from your home screen. ePub Pro Features: - Auto-Save Reading Progress: Your place is saved automatically, and synced to iCloud, so you’ll never lose track of where you left off. - Flexible Reading Modes: Read in Single-Page or Continuous mode, with both horizontal and vertical scrolling options. - Sepia Reading Mode: Reduce eye strain with a warm, soft color filter that provides a gentler reading experience. - Easy Navigation: Use the built-in Table of Contents for quick jumps to sections within any document. Organise Your eBook Bookshelf: - Track Reading Status: Mark eBooks as "Finished", or add them to your Favorites list for easy access. - Archive Documents: Clear up your Bookshelf by moving completed or inactive books to the Archive. ePub Pro Expert – Unlock Advanced Features: Enjoy ePub Pro free with no limits on the number of eBooks you can store and read. Upgrade to ePub Pro Expert with a one-time purchase to support independent app development. Expert Features Include: - Organize into Collections: Create personalized Collections to group and sort your eBooks. - Edit Titles & Authors: Customize your Bookshelf's display by editing document titles and authors. - Change Cover Art: Update the cover images of your eBooks for better organization and visual appeal. ePub Pro is perfect for students, researchers, and professionals. Whether you're at uni, working on university papers, or diving into educational ebooks and scientific research, ePub Pro makes reading and managing your documents effortless. With features designed to streamline your workflow, it's ideal for organising class notes, research papers, and eBooks for study or work. Privacy Policy: https://verbia.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://verbia.com/terms
Vellum Reader
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Vellum is a minimalistic and elegant book reader designed for readers who appreciate a classy, distraction-free reading experience on iPhone and iPad. Your Personal Library Import your favorite books and documents with ease. Vellum supports PDF, EPUB, TXT, and RTF files. Smart metadata extraction automatically pulls titles, authors, and cover images from your PDFs. Organize Your Way • Create custom collections to group your reading • Mark favorites for quick access • Search and sort your library effortlessly • Track your reading progress across all documents A Beautiful Reading Experience • Choose from 8 elegant fonts including Georgia, Palatino, and Baskerville • 4 page themes: Light, Sepia, Dark, and Black (OLED) • Adjustable font size, line spacing, margins, and text alignment • Tap edges to turn pages or swipe naturally Thoughtful Features • Search Public Domains like "Project Gutenberg" and "StandardEbooks" for thousands of classics to import to your library • Automatic progress saving — pick up right where you left off • Bookmarks to mark important pages • Keep Screen Awake mode for uninterrupted reading • Visual progress bar and page numbers • Continue Reading section for quick access to current books • Utilize the AI recommendation feature to get book suggestions based on the current works in your library Five Beautiful App Themes Personalize Vellum with Sepia, Midnight, Ocean, Forest, or Lavender accent themes. Privacy First Vellum respects your privacy completely. All your books and reading data stay on your device. No accounts required. No data collection. Just you and your books. Download Vellum and rediscover the joy of reading.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vellum Reader at none against ePub Pro's 1. Vellum Reader also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. ePub Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vellum Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ePub Pro | Vellum Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Verbia Systems | SUZETTE RENEE COPLEY DE SCHRYVER |
In-app purchases
ePub Pro
- ePub Pro Expert$19.99
Vellum Reader
No in-app purchases









