# Self Help Classics . vs Gutenberg Book Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Self Help Classics . at 94% against Gutenberg Book Reader's 48%. Self Help Classics . also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (157 vs 19). Gutenberg Book Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Self Help Classics . costs $4.99 and Gutenberg Book Reader $2.99 up front. Self Help Classics . sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Gutenberg Book Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Self Help Classics . holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Self Help Classics . has 157 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Self Help Classics .'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Gutenberg Book Reader's.

Self Help Classics . ships an update every 6 weeks, Gutenberg Book Reader every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self Help Classics . | Gutenberg Book Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-help-classics/id301201602/reviews)** | [3.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutenberg-book-reader/id663537858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **94.0% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | #161 |
| Size | 52 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TEDRA SOFT SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/952227558) | [himalaya-soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/464715011) |

## What reviewers say

### Self Help Classics .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-help-classics/id301201602)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Access a curated collection of over 60 life-changing masterpieces from renowned self-help authors and thinkers. Expand your personal growth and success with timeless wisdom on motivation, wealth, and self-improvement.

**Highlights:** 60+ life-changing masterpieces, Wisdom from top self-help authors, Personal growth and success content, Expandable collection with premium bundles, Hand-picked best-selling authors, Includes motivational classics

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1: Inspiration & Success | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2: Business | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3: Stoicism | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4: Great Men | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5: Inspiration | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Option | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient access to classic self-help books
- 📚 Excellent collection of timeless wisdom
- 💻 Easy to use app interface
- 🔍 Helpful search functionality
- 🎧 Useful audio narration feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 📖 Difficulty maintaining reading progress across sessions
- 🔤 Small font size and limited customization options
- 🔖 Unreliable bookmarking functionality
- 🗺️ Unintuitive navigation between books

**Reported bugs**

- Bookmarks not saving properly after updates
- Inability to reinstall app without repurchasing
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to take notes and highlight text
- Option to adjust reading speed for audio narration
- Improved organization and categorization of books
- Syncing of reading progress across devices
- Integration with other ebook platforms


### Gutenberg Book Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutenberg-book-reader/id663537858)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Access over 60,000 classic books from Project Gutenberg with elegant formatting and customizable reading options. Enjoy synchronized audiobooks, read-along features, and the ability to export books with your notes and bookmarks.

**Highlights:** Vast Project Gutenberg library, Elegant text and image presentation, Graceful page turning/scrolling, Customizable color and contrast, Synchronized audiobooks and read-along, Headset controls for audiobooks, Export books with bookmarks and notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self Help Classics . free?

Self Help Classics . costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Gutenberg Book Reader free?

Gutenberg Book Reader costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Self Help Classics . or Gutenberg Book Reader?

Self Help Classics . is rated higher. Self Help Classics . averages 4.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Gutenberg Book Reader averages 3.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Self Help Classics . or Gutenberg Book Reader have ads?

Neither Self Help Classics . nor Gutenberg Book Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Self Help Classics . or Gutenberg Book Reader?

Self Help Classics . ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gutenberg Book Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Self Help Classics . was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gutenberg Book Reader on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Self Help Classics . or Gutenberg Book Reader?

Self Help Classics . currently peaks at #124 in the App Store charts, and Gutenberg Book Reader at #161. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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