ZenReader vs 開心閱讀
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZenReader
This app is a versatile ebook reader and document manager supporting numerous file formats. It offers a customizable reading interface, note-taking capabilities, text-to-speech functionality, and robust library management features. Track your reading progress and protect your privacy with advanced security options.
- Supports EPUB, MOBI, PDF, TXT, ZIP, RAR, and more
- Customizable reading interface with night mode
- Note-taking, highlighting, and dictionary integration
- Text-to-speech with multiple language options
- Wi-Fi transfer, iCloud, and AirDrop import
- Gesture and facial recognition for privacy
- Reading statistics and goal setting
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极简阅读器 - 文档整理、笔记、朗读、解压 作为一款好用易上手文档管理APP，它的主要的亮点在于 ● 丰富的格式支持，Txt、Epub、Pdf、Mobi、Azw、Zip、Rar、7z等 ● 支持wifi传书、iCloud导入、隔空传送，即传即到 ● 舒适养眼的阅读界面，很护眼夜间模式，提供多种翻页模式，仿真、平移、滚动、覆盖模式等 ● 强大的自定义功能，自定义文字间距、段落间距、首行缩进，图片背景 ● 好用的笔记记录，长按文字，支持划线、笔记、词典、网页、全文搜索、分享等功能 ● 多种听书朗读功能，支持中文、广东话、英语、德语、意大利语诸多语系 ● 隐私保护，通过手势或者人脸识别解锁 ● 统计您的阅读记录，通过数据来感受你的阅读进展，设置您的阅读目标、阅读时长等 ● 强大的书籍管理功能，支持自定义分组，修改书名，阅读进度，导入导出 ● 自动分章节，你会发现即使你下载的是TXT格式，也能看到完美的章节 ● 提供了所有系统自带的字体，也自己导入字体文件，阅读更善心悦目 让你在沉浸式阅读中获得的最纯粹的体验～ ===== 极简阅读 可以按年订阅或一次性购买。在选择订阅模式时，免费试用或确认购买后，我们将从您的 iTunes 帐户中收取费用。除非在账单周期结束前至少 24 小时关闭自动续订，否则将自动续订。您可以转到 iTunes 帐户设置来管理订阅并关闭自动续订。 政策和使用条款 https://simplereader.super.site/%e9%9a%90%e7%a7%81%e6%94%bf%e7%ad%96
開心閱讀
This app offers a vast library of novels for mobile readers, featuring a clean interface and quick navigation. Enjoy a comprehensive reading experience with access to the latest and most complete book selections.
- Extensive novel library
- Fast and complete reading experience
- Simple interface
- Quick operation
- Latest book selections
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開心閱讀-小说阅读器，全本小说阅读器 開心閱讀app是一款專注於手機閱讀領域的小說閱讀軟件，快追小說app致力於向手機用戶提供多、快、全、新的小說閱讀體驗。同時快追小說app具備了簡潔的界面、快捷的操作和齊全的功能。 [自动续订会员说明] 1.购买自动订阅会员的账号,会在每个月订阅期到期前24小时，从您的iTunes账户中扣费,扣费成功后顺延一个订阅周期. 2,如需取消订阅， 请手动打开苹果手机“设置”-->进入“iTunes Store与App Store”-->点击“AppleID”，选择“查看AppleID”，进入“账户设置”页面， 点击“订阅”， 选择追小说VIP会员服务取消订阅即可。 如未在订阅期结束的至少24小时前关闭订阅的， 将视为您同意继续授权，此订阅将会自动续订。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZenReader at 4.7 against 開心閱讀's 3.8. ZenReader also leads on ratings volume (374 vs 5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ZenReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and 開心閱讀 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ZenReader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZenReader has 374 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ZenReader ships an update every 10 days, 開心閱讀 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenReader | 開心閱讀 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (374 ratings) — better | 3.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 374 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | LexyTech Ltd. | 深圳市博盛恒泰智能科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
ZenReader
開心閱讀
Bugs and requests
ZenReader
Reported bugs
10 issues- Text replacement shows success but reverts after reopening
- Duplicate chapters in segmentation
- File parsing errors on valid documents
- Audiobook stops when screen locks
- Voice narration language changed to Cantonese after iOS 18
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- Import failure notifications appear repeatedly
- Deleting one file with same name deletes both (EPUB and AZW3)
- Cannot select text across multiple HTML sections
- Settings arrows not clickable, only text is
- QQ file import broken in recent versions
Requested features
19 requests- Simplified audiobook playback controls
- Flexible audiobook starting point selection
- Include audiobook listening time in statistics
- English language UI support
- Direct TXT file editing capability
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- Footnote/link navigation support
- Faster audiobook speed options beyond 3x
- Better quality AI voice narration
- Vertical text layout option
- Auto-page turning feature
- Customizable note colors
- Cross-file text selection and highlighting
- Annotation page navigation
- Instant translation feature for English books
- Customizable tap zones for left-handed users
- Document sorting options
- File management through Files app
- Smarter chapter segmentation
- Compatibility with book formatting standards
開心閱讀
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ZenReader
- 1年订阅$6.991 Year
- 限时特惠$9.99
- Pro专业版$14.99
- Pro渠道优惠$39.99
開心閱讀
- 连续包月1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- 月會員$9.99
