Comparison

E vs Lunarwrite

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

Head to head
About

E

This application serves as an ebook reader for purchased and borrowed EPUB files, including those with DRM encryption. It offers access to free ebooks via Bluetooth in specific locations and tracks reading behavior to encourage longer reading sessions.

Highlights
  • Read EPUB files with DRM
  • Access purchased ebooks
  • Borrow ebooks from digital libraries
  • Discover free ebooks via Bluetooth
  • Reading behavior analytics
  • Large ebook store access
Features
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This app is the ebook reader for E-Sentral, which allows users to read EPUB files with DRM encryption. The E-Sentral ebook reader allow users to read ebooks purchased from E-Sentral website and ebooks borrowed from digital library websites powered by E-Sentral. The E-Sentral reader also features Beacon library, which provides readers access to free ebooks in certain locations via Bluetooth with one single click. The E-Sentral application also features a reading analytic tracker which gives personal analytical profiling on user's reading behaviour to encourage long form reading. E-Sentral ebook store is the largest ebook store in South East Asia with more than 400,000 ebooks ranging a variety of international authors and publishers from South East Asia and all over the world. Visit our website for more information.

About

Lunarwrite

Discover and read popular Thai Boy Love, Girl Love, and Romance novels translated into English. Enjoy a reader-friendly, chapter-by-chapter experience with customizable options and no interruptions. Immerse yourself in the latest and timeless series.

Highlights
  • Read Thai BL, GL, and Romance novels
  • English translations available
  • Chapter-by-chapter reading
  • Customizable font size and style
  • No ads or interruptions
  • Discover latest and classic series
Features
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Read popular Thai Boy Love, Girl Love, and Romance Novels on Lunarwrite. Discover a collection of official Thai novels translated into English, presented in a reader-friendly format, and easily readable chapter-by-chapter. - Explore the latest Thai BL & GL series of 2024, adapted from original novels including The Loyal Pin, 23.5, To Be Continued Series, A Secretly Love, City of Stars and many more. - Find timeless Hits from the Thai BL & GL series, such as 2gether, GAP etc. - No Ads, No interruptions. Immerse yourself in each chapter at your own pace, seamlessly blending your reading and viewing experiences. - Customizable Reading. Adjust font size and style to your preference. - Find and enjoy all of your favorite genres. Download the app now to enjoy novels while watching your favorite series.

Screenshots

E4 screens
Lunarwrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lunarwrite at 85% against E's 0%. Lunarwrite also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (101 vs 6). E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. Lunarwrite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lunarwrite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lunarwrite has 101 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of E's written reviews are positive against 85% of Lunarwrite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E ships an update every 4 weeks, Lunarwrite monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
E versus Lunarwrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterELunarwrite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (6 ratings)4.8 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB121 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperXentral MethodsMEB Corporation Public Company Limited

Customer experience

E

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Lunarwrite

All ratings97 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Lunarwrite

One-time5
  • Gems 0.99 USD$0.99
  • Gems 2.99 USD$2.99
  • Gems 4.99 USD$4.99
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  • Gems 9.99 USD$9.99
  • Gems 24.99 USD$24.99

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lunarwrite free?
Lunarwrite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, E or Lunarwrite?
Lunarwrite is rated higher. E averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Lunarwrite averages 4.8 from 101 ratings.
Do E or Lunarwrite have ads?
Neither E nor Lunarwrite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E or Lunarwrite?
E ships an update every 4 weeks, and Lunarwrite monthly. Most recently, E was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lunarwrite on November 3, 2026.

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