# Bluefire Reader vs Manobook

The clearest difference is price: Manobook at Free against Bluefire Reader's $4.99. Manobook also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 55%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Bluefire Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Manobook is free to download; Bluefire Reader costs $4.99 up front. Manobook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bluefire Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bluefire Reader against 4.6 for Manobook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manobook has 37K ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Bluefire Reader's written reviews are positive against 81% of Manobook's.

Bluefire Reader ships an update every 2 months, Manobook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluefire Reader | Manobook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluefire-reader/id394275498/reviews)** | [4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manobook-my-good-story-reader/id1436687796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #39 | **#34** |
| Size | 21 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bluefire Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/394275501) | [CHANGDU (HK) TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291247970) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluefire Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluefire-reader/id394275498)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This application allows users to read EPUB and PDF ebooks on their iPhone or iPad. It supports Adobe® Content Server protected content from various retailers, publishers, and libraries, offering features like bookmarking, notes, and search for a customized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Read EPUB and PDF ebooks, Supports Adobe Content Server protected content, Bookmarking and notes, Search functionality, Customizable reading experience, Collections management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent ePub reader
- 🌙 Useful night mode
- 📚 Organizes library well
- 🎨 Customizable font and layout
- 🔍 Convenient search and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📍 Loses page position when reopening
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and bookmark behavior
- 🔧 Outdated and lacking updates
- 🔒 Adobe DRM integration issues

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- Blank pages when opening some books
- Incorrect page numbering and navigation
- Unreliable bookmarking and note-taking

**Requested features**

- Sync reading progress across devices
- Improved highlighting and annotation tools
- Vertical scrolling option
- Customizable highlight colors
- Integrated dictionary/reference lookup


### Manobook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manobook-my-good-story-reader/id1436687796)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #62 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #68 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Discover and read a vast collection of novels and stories across numerous genres, including romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text and backgrounds, and enjoy offline reading and audiobook playback.

**Highlights:** Extensive novel library, Multiple genres available, Customizable reading settings, Offline reading support, Audiobook playback, Import EPUB, PDF, TXT

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venta!Paq. Registro Mensual | $4.99 | per month |
| SVIP (mensual) | $12.99 | per month |
| Pack Ahorro de Monedas 15 | $14.99 | per month |
| SVIP (mensual) | $17.99 | per month |
| Pack Ahorro de Monedas 20 | $19.99 | per month |
| PAQUETE MONEDAS 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| PAQUETE MONEDAS 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PAQUETE MONEDAS 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| PAQUETE MONEDAS 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| PAQUETE MONEDAS 30 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent stories
- 👍 Good reading experience
- 👍 Variety of genres
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Customizable reading settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to read full books
- 💰 Coins/points system is limiting
- 🔍 Lack of clarity on subscription benefits
- 🔍 Difficulty earning enough coins/points

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent coin/point deductions
- Chapters becoming locked after purchase

**Requested features**

- Allow converting points to coins
- Provide more ways to earn coins/points
- Offer full book purchases instead of chapters
- Improve navigation between books and home screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluefire Reader free?

Bluefire Reader costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Manobook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluefire Reader or Manobook?

Bluefire Reader is rated higher. Bluefire Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Manobook averages 4.6 from 37K ratings.

### Do Bluefire Reader or Manobook have ads?

Neither Bluefire Reader nor Manobook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluefire Reader or Manobook?

Bluefire Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Manobook fortnightly. Most recently, Bluefire Reader was updated on November 6, 2026 and Manobook on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bluefire Reader or Manobook?

Bluefire Reader currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and Manobook at #34. 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.*