# ShortBook vs A FB2 Reader

The clearest difference is price: A FB2 Reader at Free against ShortBook's $4.99. A FB2 Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (67% vs 57%). ShortBook's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.4) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

A FB2 Reader is free to download; ShortBook costs $4.99 up front. ShortBook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. A FB2 Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShortBook holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of ShortBook's written reviews are positive against 67% of A FB2 Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShortBook ships an update monthly, A FB2 Reader every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShortBook | A FB2 Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortbook/id295094302/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-fb2-reader/id964428346/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | **67.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jury Shortki](https://appshunter.io/developer/295094305) | [Yuri Staloverov](https://appshunter.io/developer/845277613) |

## What reviewers say

### ShortBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortbook/id295094302)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This application offers a comfortable reading experience for fb2 format books on your iPhone. It features a handy interface, night reading mode, quick bookmarking, and customizable font settings. It also supports XDXF dictionaries for instant word definitions.

**Highlights:** FB2 ebook reading, Night reading mode, Quick bookmarking, Customizable font and size, XDXF dictionary support, Wi-Fi book downloading

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Sub rosa dictum" style | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Para bellum" | $0.99 | one-time |


### A FB2 Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-fb2-reader/id964428346)

This free application allows you to read your favorite FB2 format ebooks on your iPad and iPhone. Easily import books from various sources, customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and color schemes, and navigate your library with ease.

**Highlights:** Read FB2 ebooks, Import from web, iTunes, and cloud drives, Adjustable fonts, spacing, and width, Three color schemes, Easy navigation and page turning, Sort books by various criteria, Book image gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShortBook free?

ShortBook costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is A FB2 Reader free?

A FB2 Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShortBook or A FB2 Reader?

ShortBook is rated higher. ShortBook averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while A FB2 Reader averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do ShortBook or A FB2 Reader have ads?

Neither ShortBook nor A FB2 Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShortBook or A FB2 Reader?

ShortBook ships an update monthly, and A FB2 Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShortBook was updated on September 29, 2026 and A FB2 Reader on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*