Comparison

ChmPlus Lite vs ReadLre

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

Head to head
About

ChmPlus Lite

This app allows you to read and manage various document formats, including CHM and EPUB, on your iPhone or iPad. It offers features like highlighting, bookmarking, searching, and file transfer. You can also manage files, create text documents, and save images.

Highlights
  • Read CHM and EPUB files
  • Highlight, bookmark, and annotate
  • Full-text search
  • Wi-Fi and iTunes file transfer
  • Passcode lock for files
  • Support for multiple document and archive formats
Features
Read full description

ChmPlus Reader (CHM+) is a feature-rich CHM (Microsoft Compiled HTML Help) document/ebook reader for iPhone/iPad. ChmPlus Reader now supports passcode lock! CHM/EPUB Document Support: • Highlight / bookmark / annotation • Search (find on page & document-wide search) • Open CHM files instantly (even with huge files) • Supports CHM files in different languages • Supports pinch to zoom • Navigate through table of contents • Supports full screen mode • Supports auto rotation and orientation lock • Long press on an image to: 1) save the image to photo album 2) copy the image to clipboard (and paste it into your email) • Night mode (white text on black background) File Management: • Transfer files via Wi-Fi (FTP & HTTP) / iTunes File Sharing • Create/copy/move/rename/delete files and folders • Passcode lock • Support opening document with other applications • Import documents from other applications • Create/edit text documents • Send multiple Email attachments • Create .zip archives • Save image to Photos • Browse and manage remote files (FTP/FTPS, SFTP and WebDAV) Supported File Types: • .chm (Microsoft Compiled HTML Help) • .epub (electronic publication) • MS Office - .doc, .ppt., .xls, .docx, .xlsx, .pptx • iWork '08/'09 (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) • PDF, HTML, RTF, .mht, Safari webarchives and text files • .zip, .rar, .7z, .bz2, .gz, .tar and various other archive file types • High resolution images • Audio and video ==SUPPORT== - https://langui.net/chmplus/

About

ReadLre

This app offers a pure reading experience with support for numerous e-book and compressed file formats. Customize themes, backgrounds, and reading methods, with options for automatic reading and text-to-speech. Track your reading progress and sync data across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Supports 10+ e-book formats
  • Supports 8+ compressed file formats
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Automatic reading and text-to-speech
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Global book content search
  • Note search functionality
Read full description

ReadLre - Let reading return to nature and bring you the purest reading experience. - Supports most e-book formats on the market: txt, rtf, epub, pdf, chm, djvu, mobi, azw3, azw4, azw, fb2, cbr, cbz - Supported font formats: ttf, otf, support importing third-party fonts - Supported compressed file formats: zip, rar, 7z, tar, gz, bz2, xz, books or fonts in these compressed file formats are automatically decompressed when imported - Rich theme colors and backgrounds can be configured arbitrarily, and the interface layout can be easily set - Automatic reading supports page turning and scrolling, allowing you to adjust the reading method that suits you at will - One-click start of listening to books, multiple system voices are optional - Support importing external background images to set a personalized reading interface - Detailed reading statistics, so that your reading history is clear at a glance - Support iCloud synchronization, all books, notes and configuration data are shared on multiple devices - Support changing book covers - Support global search of book content, so that the target will not be missed - Support note search, easy access to important records After confirming the order, the payment will be deducted from your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://gitee.com/cvbn01/Terms-of-Service/raw/main/Terms-of-Service Privacy Policy: https://gitee.com/cvbn01/Privacy-Policy/raw/main/PrivacyPolicy

Screenshots

ChmPlus Lite4 screens
ReadLre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChmPlus Lite at 49% against ReadLre's 0%. ChmPlus Lite also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). ReadLre's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, monetization model 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. ReadLre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ChmPlus Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChmPlus Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChmPlus Lite has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of ChmPlus Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of ReadLre's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChmPlus Lite ships an update monthly, ReadLre weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ChmPlus Lite versus ReadLre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChmPlus LiteReadLre
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (11 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews49.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer兰桂 吴侠光 邢

Customer experience

ChmPlus Lite

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral13.7%
Negative37.0%

ReadLre

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

ChmPlus Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ReadLre

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReadLre Pro$9.99

Questions

Is ChmPlus Lite free?
ChmPlus Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadLre free?
ReadLre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChmPlus Lite or ReadLre?
ChmPlus Lite is rated higher. ChmPlus Lite averages 3.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ReadLre averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do ChmPlus Lite or ReadLre have ads?
Both ChmPlus Lite and ReadLre show ads.
Which is updated more often, ChmPlus Lite or ReadLre?
ChmPlus Lite ships an update monthly, and ReadLre weekly. Most recently, ChmPlus Lite was updated on August 30, 2026 and ReadLre on September 24, 2026.

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