HBT Plus vs PUB Reader for MS Publisher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HBT Plus
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In the digital landscape, businesses have changed the way they communicate both internally and to the rest of the world. In addition to basic telephony, a feature-rich, secure Unified Communications and Collaboration platform has become essential to ensure they are able to deliver on these increasingly advanced communication requirements. BCX HBT Plus (HBT+) accelerates your business’ communications with speedy deployment, easy management, and cutting-edge communication technology at a fraction of the cost of traditional alternatives.
PUB Reader for MS Publisher
Easily view, search, and convert Microsoft Publisher files to PDF on your iPhone or iPad without needing the original software. Access newsletters, brochures, and more offline with a simple interface and secure on-device processing.
- Open Microsoft Publisher (.pub) files
- Convert Publisher files to PDF
- Search text within documents
- Print and share exported PDFs
- Offline document access
- Zoom support for navigation
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PUB Reader for MS Publisher Open Microsoft Publisher (.pub) files on your iPhone or iPad—without Microsoft Publisher. PUB Reader lets you quickly view, search, and convert Publisher documents into PDF, making it easy to access newsletters, brochures, flyers, business cards, and other Publisher files anywhere. Features • Open Microsoft Publisher (.pub) files • View multi-page Publisher documents • Search text within supported documents • Convert Publisher files to PDF • Print and share exported PDF files • Fast document navigation with zoom support • Simple and intuitive interface • 100% offline—your files never leave your device Why Choose PUB Reader? • No Microsoft Publisher required • Fast and lightweight • Secure on-device processing • Perfect for opening archived Publisher documents • High-quality PDF export for easy sharing and printing Perfect For • Students • Professionals • Businesses • Designers • Educators • Anyone who needs to access Microsoft Publisher documents on iPhone or iPad Supported Formats Open • Microsoft Publisher (.pub) Export • PDF (.pdf) Your privacy matters. All file viewing and conversion are performed entirely on your device. Your documents are never uploaded to external servers. Download PUB Reader for MS Publisher today and open your Publisher files anytime, anywhere. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For support or feedback, please contact us at admin@yenpi.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PUB Reader for MS Publisher at every 5 weeks against HBT Plus's every 3 months. PUB Reader for MS Publisher also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HBT Plus ships an update every 3 months, PUB Reader for MS Publisher every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HBT Plus | PUB Reader for MS Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 269 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BCX | 延平 陈 |
In-app purchases
HBT Plus
No in-app purchases
PUB Reader for MS Publisher
No in-app purchases
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