# Amazon Kindle vs tiReader

The clearest difference is rating: Amazon Kindle at 4.9 against tiReader's 4.5. Amazon Kindle also leads on ratings volume (5.8M vs 641) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). tiReader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazon Kindle sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and tiReader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Amazon Kindle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Kindle has 5.8M ratings behind it against 641, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Amazon Kindle's written reviews are positive against 66% of tiReader's.

Amazon Kindle ships an update fortnightly, tiReader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Kindle | tiReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-kindle-reading-app/id302584613/reviews)** | [4.5 (641 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tireader-ebook-reader/id1276508285/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8M** | 641 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Stanislav Polishchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651411937) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Kindle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-kindle-reading-app/id302584613)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of eBooks, magazines, and comics on your mobile device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and page-turning options. Look up words, track progress, and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Read purchased eBooks, Access Kindle Unlimited, Customizable text and display, Built-in dictionary and lookup, Track reading progress, Sync reading across devices, Listen to Audible books

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kindle Unlimited | $13.99 | per month |
| Kindle Unlimited | $13.99 | per month |
| 140 Tokens - Kindle Vella (US) | $1.39 | one-time |
| 100 Tokens - Kindle Vella (US) | $1.39 | one-time |
| 140 Tokens - Kindle Vella (US) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 368 Tokens - Kindle Vella (US) | $3.49 | one-time |
| 300 Tokens - Kindle Vella (US) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 368 Tokens - Kindle Vella (US) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 770 Tokens - Kindle Vella (US) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 770 Tokens - Kindle Vella (US) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900 Tokens - Kindle Vella (US) | $11.49 | one-time |
| 2000 Tokens - Kindle Vella(US) | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Huge library of books
- 📱 Portable and convenient
- 🔍 Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
- 🌙 Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)
- 🔁 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
- 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
- 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
- 🔄 Unreliable syncing between devices
- 🔌 Drains device battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when switching between apps
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Dictionary lookup feature not working reliably

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and manage collections/folders for books
- Option to easily see which books have been read vs unread
- Improved highlighting and note-taking functionality
- Better syncing between Kindle devices and apps
- Dark mode and other customization options


### tiReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tireader-ebook-reader/id1276508285)

This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for eBooks, audiobooks, and comics across various formats. Access a vast library of free content and organize your collection with powerful tools. Customize your reading environment and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Supports eBooks, Audiobooks, and Comics, Access to 1,000,000+ free eBooks, Customizable library structure, Powerful search and filtering, Bookmarks and annotations, Sync across devices, Cloud and OPDS catalog access

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin "minima Glass" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin "minima Glass red" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin "art Blur" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 📚 Supports wide range of file formats
- 🎨 Highly customizable reading experience
- 💾 Seamless cloud storage integration
- 🔖 Excellent bookmarking and annotation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited cloud storage options
- 📁 Difficulty with bulk file management
- 🖥️ Layout issues on newer iPhone models
- ⏱️ Slow loading times for large files

**Reported bugs**

- Highlighting not working for some books
- Corrupted files not opening properly
- Sync issues with certain cloud services
- Unexpected crashes when handling large libraries

**Requested features**

- Vertical continuous scrolling for ePub files
- Export notes and highlights
- Improved PDF annotation tools
- Audiobook playback support
- Automatic cloud backup and sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Kindle free?

Amazon Kindle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is tiReader free?

tiReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Kindle or tiReader?

Amazon Kindle is rated higher. Amazon Kindle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.8M ratings, while tiReader averages 4.5 from 641 ratings.

### Do Amazon Kindle or tiReader have ads?

Neither Amazon Kindle nor tiReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Kindle or tiReader?

Amazon Kindle ships an update fortnightly, and tiReader every 6 weeks. Most recently, Amazon Kindle was updated on September 26, 2026 and tiReader on September 23, 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.*