Comparison

D.S.Reader vs mBooks

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

Head to head
About

D.S.Reader

Features
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E-Book Reader supporting EPUB, PDF, and CBZ formats, with custom fonts and custom dictionary support. When paired with calibre Content Server, you can easily browse your libraries, download books for reading. It will track and sync you reading progress and highlights across all devices paired with the same server.

About

mBooks

Features
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A minimal, focused reader for your PDF and EPUB books. mBooks keeps reading clean and puts your highlights first. Select any passage, highlight it in the color you choose, and your highlights stay safe — they sync to your account and reappear on every device, even after you sign out and back in. Features: • PDF and EPUB support: Read your entire library in one simple app. • Cloud-Synced Highlights: Never lose a note. Highlights sync to your account and reappear on any device. • Offline First: Read and highlight anywhere. Sync automatically when you reconnect. • Minimalist Design: A clean interface focused entirely on your reading. • Custom Colors: Choose your preferred highlight color to personalize your experience. • Privacy: Your book files stay on your device. Only your highlights are synced to your private account. • Focused reading: A quiet reader experience built around your books and highlights. Import a PDF or EPUB and start reading with mBooks.

Screenshots

D.S.Reader2 screens
mBooks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: mBooks at none against D.S.Reader's shown. mBooks also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D.S.Reader ships an update monthly, mBooks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
D.S.Reader versus mBooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD.S.ReadermBooks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB65 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperYi LiAnshika Maurya

In-app purchases

None

D.S.Reader

No in-app purchases

None

mBooks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is D.S.Reader free?
D.S.Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mBooks free?
mBooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do D.S.Reader or mBooks have ads?
D.S.Reader shows ads; mBooks does not.
Which is updated more often, D.S.Reader or mBooks?
D.S.Reader ships an update monthly, and mBooks every 9 days. Most recently, D.S.Reader was updated on September 10, 2026 and mBooks on September 14, 2026.

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