# Woblink vs PocketBook Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PocketBook Reader at 4.5 against Woblink's 2.2. PocketBook Reader also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 17) and review sentiment (54% vs 36%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Woblink sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PocketBook Reader sells 41 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PocketBook Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketBook Reader has 9.8K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Woblink's written reviews are positive against 54% of PocketBook Reader's.

Woblink ships an update every 5 weeks, PocketBook Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Woblink | PocketBook Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woblink/id397088621/reviews) | **[4.5 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | **54.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#159** |
| Size | 80 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Wydawnictwo Otwarte](https://appshunter.io/developer/397088624) | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) |

## What reviewers say

### Woblink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woblink/id397088621)

Carry your entire library with you and read or listen to your favorite books anywhere. Customize your reading experience with adjustable settings and organize your collection. Discover new titles with recommendations and share your thoughts with a community of readers.

**Highlights:** Personal digital library, Customizable e-book reader, Organize library and track progress, Transfer e-books to e-reader, Access 80,000+ e-books and audiobooks, Book recommendations, Rate and review books

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Angielski. Nauka zdarza (...) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samsara. Na drogach, których nie ma | $4.99 | one-time |
| Śmierć w Breslau | $4.99 | one-time |
| Liczby Charona. II cz. (...) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rzeki Hadesu. III cz. trylogii | $5.99 | one-time |
| Kasacja | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pięćdziesiąt twarzy Greya | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ciemniejsza strona Greya | $8.99 | one-time |
| Nowe oblicze Greya | $8.99 | one-time |
| Steve Jobs | $10.99 | one-time |


### PocketBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app is a versatile reader supporting 26 book and audio formats, including EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks. It offers features like PDF reflow, text-to-speech, cloud synchronization, and extensive customization options for a comfortable reading experience.

**Highlights:** Supports 26 book and audio formats, PDF Reflow function, Text-to-speech engine, Cloud synchronization service, Customizable interface and reading settings, Adobe DRM support

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

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eBook | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class A) | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $1.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class B) | $1.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $2.95 | one-time |
| eBook | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class C) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 4.79 | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 4.19 | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class D) | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class Alt5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.39 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class F) | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.89 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.09 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class G) | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.09 | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.19 | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 8.29 | $6.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.59 | $6.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $7.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 8.89 | $7.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class J) | $8.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $8.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $9.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $9.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class L) | $10.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 13.9 | $11.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $11.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 12.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $12.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class N) | $12.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class O) | $13.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 17.9 | $14.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $14.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class R) | $16.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class T) | $18.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class W) | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient reading experience
- 🚀 Smooth scrolling
- 💡 Customizable settings (font, margin, etc.)
- 🔒 Supports DRM-protected content
- 👍 Intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable cloud sync
- 🐛 Inconsistent page rendering
- 🐛 Buggy text highlighting and annotation
- 🐛 Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from library after login issues
- Inability to open DRM-protected PDFs
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes
- Text-to-speech voice quality issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize books into custom folders
- Option to disable quick action zones
- Improved text-to-speech controls (seek, pause, etc.)
- Support for handwritten annotations with Apple Pencil
- Faster page turning and scrolling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Woblink free?

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

### Is PocketBook Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Woblink or PocketBook Reader?

PocketBook Reader is rated higher. Woblink averages 2.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while PocketBook Reader averages 4.5 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Woblink or PocketBook Reader have ads?

Neither Woblink nor PocketBook Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Woblink or PocketBook Reader?

Woblink ships an update every 5 weeks, and PocketBook Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Woblink was updated on September 29, 2026 and PocketBook Reader on October 1, 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.*