Comparison

Ebook Reader vs eReader™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ebook Reader

Access and read your favorite books on the go with this free application. Enjoy a vast collection of popular titles, read online, or download them for offline access. Features include intuitive page turning, adjustable fonts, and synchronized reading progress across devices.

Highlights
  • Read books online or offline
  • Sync reading progress across devices
  • Adjustable font size and night mode
  • Page turning with tap or swipe
  • Search text within books
  • Organize books into collections
Features
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Ebook Reader is replaced by our new app, eBooks.com. It is free on the App Store for iPhones and iPads running iOS 16 or later. It is faster and made for the newest devices and gets all our new features. Sign in with your eBooks.com account, and your bookshelf comes with you. This app is still available for readers on older devices. It is no longer updated, but it still works like before. Ebook Reader lets you read your favourite books while you are out. Go to eBooks.com and pick from a huge list of popular books you can download right away, or read your books online from any device with internet. Ebook Reader is free and made for the iPad and iPhone.

About

eReader™

This app is a versatile mobile reading software that supports a wide range of file formats, including documents, images, and even audio/video. It offers a customizable TXT reading experience with font adjustments, bookmarks, and chapter management, along with robust PDF support. Files can be easily uploaded via Wi-Fi or iTunes, and the app provides powerful bookshelf management.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple file formats (PDF, TXT, Office, images, audio/video)
  • Customizable TXT reading experience
  • Advanced PDF support with zoom and bookmarks
  • Wi-Fi and iTunes file upload
  • Powerful bookshelf management
  • Rar Zip file decompression
Features
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eReader is a mobile reading software that powerful and easy to use. 1. Supports multiple file formats eReader not only supports massive PDF and TXT files, but also handles the most popular file types: • MS Office - .doc, .ppt., .xls • iWork ’08/’09 • HTML and Safari web archives • High resolution images • Rar Zip file Decompression • Even audio and video! 2. The best TXT text reading experience Provide a simple, elegant flip. You can change Font size and Font type. Brightness,Background selection. Bookmark to add, delete, edit, fast-forward text, TXT text Chapter cut and save; 3.PDF Support PDF catalog, bookmarks, preview, fast forward, zoom! 4. Supports WiFi upload. Not only support add file to the iOS devices through itunes,But also through the Browser on PC. 5. The Powerful Bookshelf Management In the bookshelf, you can find any local files and manage it(delete,move,category) Note: users of older versions, please do not upgrade directly backup your books, remove the old version and reinstall!

Screenshots

Ebook Reader4 screens
eReader™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ebook Reader at 3.4 against eReader™'s 2.3. Ebook Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (51% vs 23%). eReader™'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. eReader™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ebook Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ebook Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ebook Reader has 583 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Ebook Reader's written reviews are positive against 23% of eReader™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ebook Reader ships an update every 3 months, eReader™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ebook Reader versus eReader™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEbook ReadereReader™
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (583 ratings) — better2.3 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews — better22.8% of reviews
Number of ratings583 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB87 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperEBOOKS.COM PTY LIMITED世木 林

Customer experience

Ebook Reader

All ratings583 ratings
Positive57.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews1,153 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative38.0%

eReader™

All ratings29 ratings
Positive31.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative65.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive22.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.2%

Bugs and requests

Ebook Reader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Losing page position
  • Incorrect chapter/page display
  • Incompatibility with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to adjust font size and spacing
  • Improved page navigation and bookmarking
  • Sync across devices
  • Dictionary and annotation tools

eReader™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ebook Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

eReader™

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Ebook Reader free?
Ebook Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eReader™ free?
eReader™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ebook Reader or eReader™?
Ebook Reader is rated higher. Ebook Reader averages 3.4 out of 5 from 583 ratings, while eReader™ averages 2.3 from 29 ratings.
Do Ebook Reader or eReader™ have ads?
Neither Ebook Reader nor eReader™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ebook Reader or eReader™?
Ebook Reader ships an update every 3 months, and eReader™ every 2 months. Most recently, Ebook Reader was updated on October 11, 2026 and eReader™ on October 8, 2026.

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