# CHMate+ vs TotalReader Pro

The clearest difference is rating: TotalReader Pro at 4.3 against CHMate+'s 3.8. TotalReader Pro also leads on ratings volume (220 vs 8) and price ($6.99 vs $9.99). CHMate+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

CHMate+ costs $9.99 and TotalReader Pro $6.99 up front. TotalReader Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CHMate+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

TotalReader Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TotalReader Pro has 220 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of CHMate+'s written reviews are positive against 70% of TotalReader Pro's.

CHMate+ ships an update fortnightly, TotalReader Pro every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHMate+ | TotalReader Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chmate-plus-epub-and-chm-reader/id324516521/reviews) | **[4.3 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalreader-pro-epub-djvu-mobi-fb2-reader/id738947482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **220** |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **69.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | #156 |
| Size | 51 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [贤安 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/318015371) | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) |

## What reviewers say

### CHMate+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chmate-plus-epub-and-chm-reader/id324516521)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app provides a robust reading experience for EPUB and CHM eBooks. Organize your library, add bookmarks and notes, and easily search for text. Customize your reading with adjustable fonts and brightness, and share passages with friends.

**Highlights:** Organize files into personal collections, Add bookmarks and notes, Customizable fonts and line height, Built-in search feature, Share quotes with friends, Adjustable screen brightness

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great CHM reader
- 👍 Smooth navigation
- 👍 Customizable text formatting
- 👍 Useful annotation features
- 👍 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after updates
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some CHM files
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 📂 Lack of file management options
- 💰 Expensive for a CHM reader

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when searching within documents
- Table of contents not syncing with current position
- Highlighting and annotations not working reliably
- Issues with opening and loading certain CHM files

**Requested features**

- Full-text search across documents
- Folder organization for files
- Improved image handling and zooming
- Sync with cloud storage services
- Ability to rename files


### TotalReader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalreader-pro-epub-djvu-mobi-fb2-reader/id738947482)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive reader for a vast array of document and book formats, including ePub, PDF, MOBI, and comic books. It offers extensive customization options for reading, cloud integration, and file management features.

**Highlights:** Supports over 30 file formats, Cloud and network service integration, Customizable reading experience, Built-in file manager, Speech synthesizer, Multiple page turning animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appearance Customization | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Handles all file formats
- 👍 Versatile and customizable
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Great reading experience
- 🚀 Excellent cloud integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Cloud integration not working as expected
- 🐛 Slow performance with large files
- 🐛 Lack of highlighting and note-taking features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch with certain iOS versions
- Cloud storage integration not functioning properly
- Slow page loading and navigation issues

**Requested features**

- Add highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Improve cloud integration and sync across devices
- Optimize performance for large files
- Provide more text-to-speech voice options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHMate+ free?

CHMate+ costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TotalReader Pro free?

TotalReader Pro costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CHMate+ or TotalReader Pro?

TotalReader Pro is rated higher. CHMate+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TotalReader Pro averages 4.3 from 220 ratings.

### Do CHMate+ or TotalReader Pro have ads?

Neither CHMate+ nor TotalReader Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CHMate+ or TotalReader Pro?

CHMate+ ships an update fortnightly, and TotalReader Pro every 4 weeks. Most recently, CHMate+ was updated on October 15, 2026 and TotalReader Pro on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CHMate+ or TotalReader Pro?

CHMate+ currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and TotalReader Pro at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*