Comparison

TinyReaderHub vs iReadNote

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

Head to head
About

TinyReaderHub

This app offers a streamlined local comic reading experience with support for various file formats and archives. It features smart file management, personalized settings, and efficient reading with a minimalist design. Enjoy offline reading and easy file transfer.

Highlights
  • Multiple file format support (PDF, ZIP, RAR, 7Z)
  • Direct reading from archives
  • Automatic file recognition and categorization
  • Optimized page turning and zooming
  • Personalized reading settings
  • Multiple file transfer methods
  • Offline reading capability
Features
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TinyReaderHub is a beautifully designed local comic reader that makes it easy to manage and read various comic file formats. Key Features: • Multiple File Format Support: PDF, ZIP, RAR, 7Z archives • Direct Reading: Browse files inside archives without extraction • Smart File Management: Automatic file recognition and categorization • Smooth Reading Experience: Optimized page turning and zooming • Personalized Settings: Themes, font sizes, reading modes • File Transfer: iCloud, local network, and various sharing methods • Password Protection: Support for password-protected archives • User Guide: Built-in detailed usage instructions Highlights: • Minimalist Design: Clean and beautiful interface with intuitive controls • Efficient Reading: Fast loading and smooth page turning • Smart Sorting: Automatic sorting by filename, date, etc. • Multi-language Support: Chinese, English, Japanese interfaces • Offline Reading: No internet required, read anywhere Whether you're a comic enthusiast or need to read PDF documents, TinyReaderHub provides an excellent reading experience. Download now and start your reading journey!

About

iReadNote

This app offers a highly customizable reading experience for various text and comic formats. It supports over 40 file types, allows for deep personalization of the reading interface, and includes features like smart notes, audiobook streaming, and multi-device sync. Family controls and robust backup options are also provided.

Highlights
  • Supports 40+ file types
  • Customizable reading interface
  • Smart notes and highlights
  • Audiobook playback and sync
  • Cloud drive and WebDAV import
  • Multi-device iCloud sync
  • Family controls
Features
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iReadNote: Your All-in-One, Customizable Reading Companion Reading should be boundless! iReadNote isn't just a powerful reader – it's your ultimate tool for tailoring the perfect reading experience. From classic texts to graphic novels, local libraries to cloud sync, it handles everything effortlessly. Core Features That Captivate: 1. Immersive Reading, Your Rules: Texts & Comics Mastery: Enjoy fluid reading of text (vertical/horizontal layouts) and optimized comic formats. Flawless Rendering: Perfectly displays complex EPUB/MOBI formatting with interactive annotations. Intelligently parses TXT files, auto-extracting chapters, tags, and summaries. Unrivaled Format Support: Handles 40+ file types (TXT, EPUB, PDF, CBZ/CBR, DOCX, MOBI/AZW series, PDB, PRC, images, etc.). Smartly extracts nested archives (ZIP/RAR/7Z) and organizes content automatically. 2.Total Customization, Your Space: Deep Reading Customization: Control backgrounds, fonts, eye-comfort shades, spacing, line-height, auto-dual page – every detail is yours. Personalized Bookshelf: Design shelf layouts, item styles, and widgets for maximum efficiency. Audiobook Freedom: Listen via full-screen or mini player. Sync narration with text. Stream online audiobooks using custom protocols (HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket). 3.Effortless Management, Everywhere: Smart Notes & Highlights: Annotate any book format. Never lose an insight. Flexible Import: Add books via App Files, Wi-Fi, Hotspot, Shared Folders, Cloud Drives, WebDAV, OPDS, or other apps – effortlessly. Family Controls: Create unlimited child profiles, set passwords, and hide sensitive content for a safe reading environment. 4.Seamless Sync, Always Secure: iCloud Multi-Device Sync: Continuously access books, progress, collections, and stats across iPhone/iPad. Multi-Backup Options: Safeguard data via iCloud plus major Cloud Drives or WebDAV. iReadNote: Beyond Reading, It Understands You: Custom interfaces? Delivered. Format compatibility? Beyond expectations.  Sync & security? Comprehensive.  Personalization? Tailored by You.  We focus on one mission: Delivering a free, powerful, and intuitive reading experience.
 Driven by You, Evolving Constantly! Download Free Now & Unleash Limitless Reading! 【Automatic Subscription Service Description】 1. Membership rights: free of all advertisements and access to all advanced functions; 2. Subscription service: continuous monthly subscription (1 month), continuous quarterly subscription (3 months), continuous annual subscription (12 months); 3. Payment: "Continuous Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly" products are auto-renewal products, and will be deducted from your Apple iTunes account after the purchase is confirmed; 4. Renewal: 24 hours before the expiration of your subscription cycle, Apple will automatically deduct the fee from your iTunes account, and the validity period of the membership will be automatically extended after success. 5. If you need to cancel the auto-renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal in the AppleID account settings at least 24 hours before the subscription expires. 6. If you have any problems with in-app purchases, you can use the recovery function, and if you have any questions, you can contact me in "Settings" - "About". 7. Membership Service Agreement and Payment Terms: https://jxddevapp.github.io/iReadNote/vipInfo.html

Screenshots

TinyReaderHub4 screens
iReadNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iReadNote at 95% against TinyReaderHub's 38%. iReadNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). TinyReaderHub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iReadNote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TinyReaderHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iReadNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iReadNote has 131 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of TinyReaderHub's written reviews are positive against 95% of iReadNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TinyReaderHub ships an update every 6 months, iReadNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TinyReaderHub versus iReadNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyReaderHubiReadNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (131 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews94.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer泽勇 周晓德 江

Customer experience

TinyReaderHub

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

iReadNote

All ratings131 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.9%

Bugs and requests

TinyReaderHub

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iReadNote

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Reading jumps backward to previous pages unexpectedly
  • Search button and text overlap after deleting books
  • TTS configuration not saved between sessions
  • App crashes when exporting voice configuration
  • Voice highlighting out of sync with audio playback
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  • Dual audio playback when resuming after system pause
  • Siri control causes error messages and audio interruption
  • Audio playback fails with error code 88322 after screen lock
  • PDF progress bar unresponsive and crashes with extended use
  • Translation feature causes app crash
  • Color settings reset to default unexpectedly
  • Recent listening feature malfunction with page restart loops
  • UI elements becoming unresponsive or laggy

Requested features

18 requests
  • iCloud sync for books and reading progress across devices
  • Reset sync status option for switching Apple IDs
  • Password protection after app backgrounding
  • Improved PDF functionality with draggable progress bar and page jumping
  • Chapter-based audio stop trigger instead of time-based
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  • Daily reading statistics and tracking
  • Gamepad/controller support for page turning
  • Left/right tap zone customization for page navigation
  • Pinyin font support for language learning
  • Content extraction customization
  • Additional TTS voice sources (Baidu, iFlytek, etc.)
  • Simplified TTS timer configuration with memory
  • Simplified import process with multi-select option
  • Clickable image enlargement in EPUB files
  • Disableable long-press haptic feedback
  • Network drive/cloud storage mounting (Aliyun, Baidu, OneDrive)
  • Launch screen icon consistency
  • Text-to-speech transcoding for specific websites

In-app purchases

None

TinyReaderHub

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

iReadNote

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscriptions$0.991 Month
  • Three Monthly Subscriptions$0.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscriptions$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • Buy me a drink$0.99
  • Buyout permanent members$14.99

Questions

Is TinyReaderHub free?
TinyReaderHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iReadNote free?
iReadNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TinyReaderHub or iReadNote?
iReadNote is rated higher. TinyReaderHub averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iReadNote averages 4.8 from 131 ratings.
Do TinyReaderHub or iReadNote have ads?
Both TinyReaderHub and iReadNote show ads.
Which is updated more often, TinyReaderHub or iReadNote?
TinyReaderHub ships an update every 6 months, and iReadNote monthly. Most recently, TinyReaderHub was updated on September 20, 2026 and iReadNote on September 29, 2026.

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