Comparison

ePub Pro vs Flare

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Flare

Features
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Flare is a reading app built for focus. Discover books with AI-powered mood search, import your own EPUBs and PDFs, and organize everything into smart collections that sort themselves. Features: • AI Mood Search: Tell Flare how you feel and get book recommendations that match. • Import & Read: Bring your own EPUBs and PDFs from iCloud, Files, or AirDrop. • Smart Collections: Auto-sorted shelves for Currently Reading, Finished, and Unread. • Highlights: Mark passages in multiple colors and revisit them anytime. • Beautiful Reader: Clean typography, customizable themes, and smooth page turns. • Offline Access: Your library is always with you, no internet required once downloaded. • Share Books: Send your imports to friends via AirDrop, messages, or email. Your entire reading life in one app.

Screenshots

ePub Pro4 screens
Flare3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flare at none against ePub Pro's 1. Flare also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ePub Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flare asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ePub Pro ships an update every 3 months, Flare every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ePub Pro versus Flare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterePub ProFlare
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerbia SystemsAshutosh Kumar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ePub Pro

One-time1
  • ePub Pro Expert$19.99
None

Flare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ePub Pro free?
ePub Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flare free?
Flare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ePub Pro or Flare have ads?
Neither ePub Pro nor Flare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ePub Pro or Flare?
ePub Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Flare every 10 days. Most recently, ePub Pro was updated on October 4, 2026 and Flare on October 16, 2026.

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