Ebook Reader vs Washi AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 It is no longer updated, but it still works like before.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.
Washi AR
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Linked to the physical publication 'Washi Futurism: Japanese Paper Craft & Local Material Culture', Washi AR is an experimental design exercise merging physical and digital content. Selected pages of the Washi Futurism publication can be scanned using the app to view immersive videos, dive into different types of Sekishu Washi paper and go on virtual walks to explore the environment where this unique Japanese craft is situated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Washi AR at monthly against Ebook Reader's every 3 months. Washi AR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ebook Reader ships an update every 3 months, Washi AR monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ebook Reader | Washi AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (585 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 585 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 3.0 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EBOOKS.COM PTY LIMITED | Cream on Chrome |
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
Washi AR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ebook Reader
No in-app purchases
Washi AR
No in-app purchases
